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Answer provided 6/5/2005 9:19:15 AM

Q. How do you prevent streaking when power washing concrete?

A. It can be very difficult sometimes to clean concrete with a single wand. Plus it is very tiring process. Consider getting a flat surface cleaner. Here is the page:

www.ultimatewasher.com/pressure-washer-surface-cleaners.htm

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