The best attachments to get the most from your pressure washer

Unlock hidden pressure washer potential with these attachments.

Cleaning the mud off a tyre with a pressure washer attachment

by Ryan Gilmore |
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If you own a pressure washer you're already halfway there to having the ultimate method for cleaning your car. Pressurised water can help dislodge mud without damaging your paintwork which makes it an essential if you take car cleaning seriously. What you may not know is that there's a raft of pressure washer attachments that'll improve the washing experience considerably.

Extra attachments can turn even the most basic of pressure washers into a swiss army knife of cleaning. Think specialised wheel brushes, rotating brushes and underbody nozzles that are perfect for cleaning cars. And this extends beyond your car too, there are patio cleaners and general brushes that'll help scrub away mud with ease.

We've selected the best attachments on the market for the top pressure washer brands, looking at value and usefulness. We'll also add that this list doesn't contain any snow foam lances because we have a separate list for them right here.

The best Kärcher pressure washer accessories

Kärcher Car Wash Brush
Price: $36.15
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Walmart$31.47View offer

A good brush like this will help scrub away any embedded muck making cleaning easier. It also fits all domestic Kärcher pressure washers.

Kärcher Alloy Wheel Wash Brush
Price: $45.40
Alternative retailers
Walmart$56.61View offer

Like the brush above, this wheel brush fits all Kärcher pressure washers and makes cleaning easier. It features bristles all-round so it can be used to clean intricate alloy wheels.

Kärcher Brush
Price: $122.10

Harnessing the power of the water, this brush spins for extra cleaning power. It fits Kärcher K2-K7 pressure washers.

The best Nilfisk pressure washer accessories

Nilfisk Alto Click & Clean Car Cleaning Kit
Price: $100.41

There are four attachments included in this fantastic kit from Nilfisk that will aid with your car cleaning. It includes a foaming canon (snow foam lance), a car brush for scrubbing muck, a car nozzle and a clever under-chassis nozzle so you don't need to get down on your hands and knees to clean the underside of your car.

After you've done washing your car, why not utilise your pressure washer to clean your patio or decking. This patio cleaner is designed to take the effort out of keeping your patio looking like new.

A three-in-one cleaner, this Nilfisk Multi Brush Kit offers brushes designed for cleaning cars, wheels and garden furniture without doing any damage. It also fits all domestic Nilfisk pressure washers.

The best Bosch pressure washer accessories

Bosch Pressure Washer Home and Car Cleaning Kit
Price: $96.08

A solid choice for upgrading a Bosch pressure washer, this kit includes a patio cleaner, car brush and a nozzle for cleaning the underside of your car.

The best Ryobi pressure washer accessories

Another brush that uses the water jet to spin a brush. This Ryobi Rotary Brush is perfect for deep cleaning a car's body without having to worry about paint damage.

A simple brush attachment from Ryobi, this is a general brush that's as good on windows and decking as it is on a car's paint. The use of soft bristles means it won't do any damage either.

This wheel brush is designed for use with the Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless 22bar Power Washer and will help you deeply clean an alloy wheel.

The best Turtle Wax pressure washer accessories

This brush is designed to fit Turtle Wax pressure washers and features soft bristles so it won't scratch your paintwork.

Ryan Gilmore is the Deputy Autos and Tools Editor for CAR, specialising in car cleaning and hand tools. With an MA in Automotive Journalism, when he's not testing buckets he can be found looking at old Porsches.

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