Make short work of a host of outdoor cleaning projects from washing the car to cleaning out eaves with the Karcher K 2.28 electric pressure washer. Compactly designed and weighing just 13 pounds, this German-engineered unit delivers up to 1550 PSI/1.3 GPM of power for up to 30 times more pressure than a garden hose while using 80-percent less water. To choose the appropriate amount of pressure, simply attach one of the two included cleaning wands and turn the dial on the front of the unit. The Vario Power Spray wand works well for all-around cleaning while the patented DirtBlaster increases the effective pressure by 50-percent for more heavy-duty tasks.

Additional features include a total stop function on the trigger so the motor only runs while water is spraying, a child safety lock, and a maintenance-free motor and direct-drive axial pump. The siphon tube automatically dispenses detergent in the proper ratio (Karcher recommends using the SoapPac line of detergents), and the 20-foot hose combined with a 35-foot power cord gives the washer plenty of reach. This model is also compatible with a wide variety of Karcher accessories, including the Deck and Driveway Cleaner, Rotating Wash Brush, Wheel Rim Brush and more. It carries a one-year limited warranty.