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Kai Mendes

Kai Mendes

Benchmarking PSI/GPM, nozzle geometry, and detergent synergy across common surfaces

About

Leads our side-by-side bench, timing cleaning rates, logging water per square foot, and measuring dB(A) at multiple distances.

Core Beliefs

If you can’t measure finish-safe speed, you can’t improve it.

Perspective

I favor measurable gains and lab-consistent repeatability over anecdote or brand lore.

Author Articles

Minneapolis House Pressure Washing: Damage-Free Results Guaranteed

Minneapolis House Pressure Washing: Damage-Free Results Guaranteed

Clean Twin Cities exteriors without damage by applying Minneapolis-tested benchmarks - prioritizing GPM over PSI, correct nozzle angles and standoff distances, and verified noise limits. Get surface-specific settings, gear recommendations for historic materials, and storage practices that protect equipment and warranties.

7th Oct
Surface Cleaner Comparison: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Surface Cleaner Comparison: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Match PSI/GPM and nozzle angle to each surface using real metrics - cleaning rate, water per square foot, and dB(A) - to clean faster without streaks, etching, or wasted water. Get optimal ranges and simple field tests to validate and dial in a finish-safe, efficient setup.

3rd Oct
Best Time for Pressure Washing: Seasonal Safety Windows

Best Time for Pressure Washing: Seasonal Safety Windows

Use measurable thresholds for temperature, humidity, and surface conditions to choose finish-safe, efficient pressure-washing windows. Apply season-specific metrics - exact PSI/GPM, nozzle angles, and dwell-time adjustments - to protect surfaces, conserve water, and stay within noise limits.

3rd Oct
Top Spring Black Friday Electric Pressure Washer Deals

Top Spring Black Friday Electric Pressure Washer Deals

Cut through Black Friday pressure-washer hype with data on cleaning rate, GPM, nozzle matching, and noise to clean faster with less water. See tested picks, finish-safe setup recipes, and a shopping checklist to avoid clearance traps and warranty gaps.

3rd Oct
Soft Wash vs Pressure Wash: Surface-Safe Method Guide

Soft Wash vs Pressure Wash: Surface-Safe Method Guide

Use measurable settings - not guesses - to choose between soft wash and pressure wash: match pressure, flow, nozzle angle, and dwell time to each surface to clean faster with less water while reducing finish damage. Includes tested benchmarks and practical settings for siding, concrete, pavers, and roofs.

3rd Oct