The difference matters more than people think.

Cold Water Pressure Washer (Mi-T-M 2700 PSI): Right for most residential and many commercial cleaning jobs — deck washing, siding, sidewalks, driveways, fences, outdoor furniture, vehicles. Cold water cuts dirt, mildew, and surface grime. Easier to set up, no fuel for heating, ready in minutes. The 2700 PSI rating handles most surfaces without damaging soft materials.

Hot Water Pressure Washer (Mi-T-M 4000 PSI): Required when you are dealing with grease, oil, automotive fluids, food residue, or persistent organic staining that cold water just smears around. Hot water dissolves grease and breaks the surface tension between dirt and the surface — essential for restaurant kitchen cleanups, automotive shop floors, fleet vehicles, industrial equipment, and heavily soiled concrete.

If you are not sure, cold water is the safer default — it cleans most surfaces without the higher rental rate. If your job involves grease or oil, step up to hot water. Call (563) 271-4732 to reserve.