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Guide to essential accessories for pressure washers

Why it is important to choose the right accessories for pressure washers

19-08-2025

accessories for pressure washers

Pressure washers are among the most versatile and powerful tools for professional and industrial cleaning. These devices use a powerful jet of water to remove dirt, grease, and residues from all types of surfaces. 

However, their efficiency does not depend only on the machine itself but also on the specific accessories used, which are essential to adapt the pressure washer to different tasks, ranging from floor cleaning to removing scratches on walls.

 

 

 

Essential accessories for pressure washers

To get the most out of your pressure washer, it is essential to have the right accessories, each with a specific function. Below, we explore the most important ones and their applications.

 

Nozzles

The nozzle, positioned at the end of the lance, is the component that determines the shape and distribution of the water jet

Depending on its configuration, the jet can be linear, misted, or rotating. Linear jets are ideal for removing tough encrustations, while misted jets are better suited for rinsing operations. As for the rotating nozzle, the water comes out in a rotating conical jet, where the droplets are distributed only on the outer surface, improving the cleaning effect. The spiral and rotary movement of the spray increases the impact force of the water on the cleaned surface.

 

Spray guns

The spray gun is the main component for controlling the pressure washer jet. It is connected on one side to the delivery hose and on the other to a lance, allowing the water flow to be managed. Using a lever, it allows the release of pressurized water.

Some models are equipped with a flow regulator, which makes it possible to adjust the jet’s intensity by changing both pressure and flow rate, depending on usage needs.

 

Lances

Lances extend the reach of the jet, allowing deep cleaning or access to hard-to-reach spots.

The lance is made of a rigid tube, either metal or plastic, connected to the spray gun via a fitting or quick-release system. At the other end is the nozzle, through which the pressurized water is discharged.

Lances come in different variants depending on the intended use: straight or angled, rotating nozzle types, or those specifically designed for car washing or steam applications.

 

Delivery hoses

The delivery hose connects the pressure washer to the spray gun and is designed to withstand the high pressure of the water flow

In models intended for hobby use, it is usually made of thermoplastic material. For semi-professional and professional versions, reinforced rubber with one or two metal braids is used.

In specific applications, such as in the food industry, these hoses can be coated with additional anti-abrasion or anti-stain layers to ensure durability and hygiene.

 

Hose reels

Hose reels, available in manual or automatic versions with a spring system, are used to facilitate rewinding and proper positioning of the hose. Designed to withstand high pressures, they are made of stainless steel or painted metal and can be mounted on the pressure washer using dedicated brackets and joints.

 

Detergent kits

For tasks requiring deep cleaning, such as removing industrial grease or mold, the use of detergents is essential. Kits include dedicated tanks and nozzles, ensuring even distribution of the product over surfaces.

 

Rotating brushes

Brushes are ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces, such as indoor floors, cars, or glass. The rotating bristles remove dirt without scratching, making them indispensable for professional applications.

 

Heads

Heads serve a dual purpose: they connect one or more nozzles to the lance and protect them from shocks, stress, and wear. The choice of head depends on the specific application or operational need.

 

Filters

The filter, made of materials such as plastic, brass, or stainless steel, is placed between the water source and the pressure washer inlet. Its function is to protect the device from impurities in the water, preventing damage or malfunctions.

 

Swivel joints and couplings

Couplings are crucial for the overall safety and efficiency of any hydraulic system, ensuring a secure watertight seal and long service life, while quick couplings and swivel joints play a key role in simplifying washing operations, facilitating assembly/disassembly and operator movement.

 

Emiltec pressure washer accessories: uncompromising performance

Emiltec offers a wide selection of products specifically developed for use with professional pressure washers.

The company ensures high-quality, reliable solutions, ideal both as spare parts and as components for assembling new equipment, with the goal of making high-pressure cleaning increasingly effective.

Emiltec’s catalog offers a wide range of accessories designed to optimize pressure washer operations:

  • Spray guns and lances: characterized by high quality, designed to simplify professional cleaning tasks. The high-pressure spray gun, operated directly by the user, allows the water flow to be stopped immediately by simply releasing the lever.
  • Nozzles and heads: ensure optimal water delivery from the pressure washer, guaranteeing a perfect balance between pressure and flow, calibrated to the nozzle’s specific size.
  • Misting and foam cleaning items: include single components or complete systems, designed for dispensing liquid or foamy detergents, offering a complementary function to high-pressure washing.
  • Hoses and hose reels: made with reinforced materials, they ensure long-lasting performance even under demanding working conditions and are designed to meet specific customer requirements.
  • Couplings and fittings: a wide range of quick couplings, both ball- and collar-type, as well as fittings available in fixed or swivel versions, designed to simplify connections between the different components used in machinery, systems, or high-pressure cleaning installations.
  • Accessory series to optimize pressure washer efficiency: items such as filters, pressure switches and flow switches designed to operate under high pressure, and brushes ideal for cleaning floors, walls, and delicate surfaces of various kinds.

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