Ryobi Has An Affordable Solution For Cleaning Your Driveway

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If your driveway is made of concrete or asphalt, cleaning it regularly is one of those essential maintenance tasks that help prevent the driveway from cracking. Whether you take pride in keeping it looking good or you think it's a bit of a chore, anything that makes the job easier and more efficient is welcome. Ryobi has a pressure washer attachment designed to do precisely that, and it works on pavers and decks too. Not only is it popular, but it's also very affordable.

The Ryobi 12-Inch Electric Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner costs just $29.97 at Home Depot. It's a price that's rarely bettered, although it's important to check specifications when making comparisons. Thanks to two rotating heads that spin at 1,500 revolutions per minute (rpm), Ryobi claims it can be four times faster than tackling the job with a standard pressure washer sprayer. This is in part because of the greater surface area covered, so competing products could be equally effective.

The surface cleaner attachment pairs with Ryobi's own tool that was rated as the top pressure washer to clean outdoor spaces. Thanks to the common ¼-inch quick connector, it can also be used with a host of electric machines from other brands, as long as they don't exceed 2,300 pounds per square inch (psi) and 1.4 gallons per minute (gpm).

Over 3,900 customers have given the device an average of 3.9 stars, and 64% would recommend it. Those aren't particularly high numbers for this popular brand, so it warrants a closer look at the comments. In general, the majority of people thought the surface cleaner made a big difference to the time it took to clean driveways, patios, and decks. One reviewer reiterated what Ryobi itself is claiming: "It made my life a lot easier! I've been using a single jet nozzle that came with my Ryobi 1,600 psi 1.2 gpm pressure washer model to clean my driveway seasonally. This attachment made the process 10 times faster!"

However, a significant minority was disappointed. The main issues were leaks, water spraying out at odd angles, and the head failing to spin. One buyer said, "This worked great the first hour — then it stopped spinning," reflecting the experiences of several owners. Problems mostly emerged soon after purchase, and Ryobi's warranty on this item is only 90 days, so a prompt return would be necessary to ensure a replacement.

Ryobi offers a number of tools to help clean up your yard in no time. For most owners, the 12-inch pressure washer surface cleaner is seen as a valuable addition to the range. It is cheaper than many competitors and can get the job done a lot quicker than using a pressure washer on its own.