'It cleans everything and anything!' – this sub-£200 pressure washer blitzed years of grime on my patio, decking and fencing

It's the season of the pressure washer. Whether yours is currently sitting in your shed collecting dust and perhaps in need of an upgrade, or maybe you're like me and are forever borrowing one from family and friends? Well, let me introduce you to a budget-friendly buy that can literally clean anything and everything — and fast.

The Webb 165 Bar Pressure Washer is an affordable solution that has all of the added bells and whistles needed to clean everywhere and anywhere outside of your home, from exterior walls to patios, decking, fences and even your car. This all-in-one machine actually comes with various heads and nozzles for under £200, meaning that you'll be using it year-round, not just in the spring to bring your garden back to life.

I've used this pressure washer for the past 2 weeks, and I've found that it works brilliantly, especially on patios and concrete. I used its handy detergent attachment for cleaning my car and covering my patio in pet deodoriser, and so far, I am super impressed with it. Here's what I did and didn't love about this Webb pressure washer.

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Specifications

• Model number: WEPW2200 
• Dimensions: 38.5cm × 31.8cm × 83.8cm
• Voltage: 230V
• Flow rate (max): 8.2L/min
• Nozzles: 2
• Accessories: Detergent Bottle & Foam Sprayer, High Pressure Hose, Fan Jet & Turbo Nozzles, High Pressure Spray Gun, Patio Cleaner, Wash Brush
• Power type: 2200W
• Max pressure: 165 bar
• Best for: Heavily stained patios, moss-covered driveways, large outdoor areas, deep, ground-in dirt
• Hose length: 6m
• Power cord length: 6m
• Net Weight without accessories: 13.1 kg

In a nutshell

A great and easy-to-use pressure washer, this Webb 165 Barr model is a handy addition to your shed, and it costs less than £200. We found the manual to be a little confusing initially, as one part of the assembly instructions was labelled wrong, but once we'd worked it out, it was totally plain sailing from there.

It comes with a range of attachments, but the two nozzles are where you'll find most of the power. I used both of these nozzles to transform my decking, my patio and the patch of concrete by my front door — plus more. Do note that the turbo nozzle is not to be used on painted surfaces. The manual claims that the adjustable spray nozzle, in the low-power fan spray setting, is best for painted surfaces. However, we found that this still removed paintwork from my decking and fencing. So, this pressure washer cannot be used on any painted area.

Handily enough, one of the other attachments is a detergent bottle — I used this to cover my patio in pet-friendly deodoriser to banish odours. Plus, it made an easy job of covering both of our cars with car cleaner. It also comes with a brush tool, which I found to be rather weak. It was ok for cleaning the car, but I wouldn't rave about it. The same goes for the round patio cleaner head, which just doesn't offer enough power to make a difference, in my opinion.

In terms of maintenance, it ticks all our boxes — the nozzles can be stored on board, and it offers cable storage, too. You do need to store the brush and patio head separately.

Unboxing the Webb 165 Bar Pressure Washer

This pressure washer arrived in a neat box, which was heavy, so I admittedly needed some help moving it from my doorstep into my garden. Upon opening, I noticed that there was minimal packaging.

The main unit was wrapped inside a plastic bag (04 PE-LD, therefore recyclable), as well as the manual. The brush head was also protected with PET plastic. Otherwise, the rest of the packaging was cardboard — to prevent the parts from bashing against one another in transit.

Unfortunately, this is where we ran into an issue, as the manual wasn't totally correct, hence our confusion when it came to assembling the machine. While the manual was comprehensive and easy to digest, a specific part of the assembly diagram was wrong.

Luckily, my husband was there to help, as he had assembled quite a few pressure washers before, so he knew where this part should go. If he hadn't known, though, I fear I would've ended up calling customer service.

First of all, the manual told us to attach the bottom part of the pressure washer to the top (the part with the handle). It also said to fit the attachment hooks. Easy peasy! This did require a screwdriver, but it was simple enough.

It then instructed us to screw the 'water inlet coupling with filter' to the 'washer water inlet'. In the diagram, this was displayed as being on the back of the machine. This is where the confusion began, as this was actually on the front of the main unit instead. There are holes on both the front and back, but the one on the back of the pressure washer doesn't fit the water inlet.

When we watched assembly videos, it became clear to us that this part was also meant to be black in colour, but the one that we were sent was see-through. Again, not a huge issue, but it did add to the confusion.

Once we'd gotten past this, everything else was a total breeze. The manual was fine otherwise. It explained all of the attachments and how to use them, and what to use them on. The same goes for what not to use them on!

Who will the Webb WEPW2200 165 Bar Pressure Washer suit?

This pressure washer will suit most people, whether you want it for cleaning your patio a few times a year or it's for reviving your decking. It's on wheels so it's easy to move in and out of a shed, plus it has a handle for carrying. Its cord is 6m long, so be sure to note where your closest socket is and ensure that you'll be able to reach all corners of your garden.

Specifically, it would be a great buy for someone who, like me, often uses patio cleaner and needs an easier way to apply this product. And if you often clean your car yourself, the detergent attachment is a game-changer. Otherwise, I imagine that the patio floor cleaner head will do a better job on outdoor tiles instead of concrete, which sadly I don't have, so I can't test it on. The brush was OK — it really did lack water power, but it's useful for popping on after spraying detergent, to get into the nooks and crannies of something like your car.

I would definitely avoid this pressure washer if most of your garden has been painted — whether that's your fencing or your decking. Both nozzles, even the one that claims to be gentle, removed paintwork from different areas of my garden.

Its sub-£200 price point is arguably the best thing about this pressure washer, as it comes with a lot of attachments for this price tag. Saying that, you would be able to pick up a cheaper model if you know you won't use these attachments and think that they will live in your shed forever.

What is it like to use?

This pressure washer is pretty simple to work out. Once you've plugged it into a wall socket, connected the hose to the main unit and turned the water on, you need only spin the red dial on the main unit until it points to 'ON'. Then, for water, you need to hold the trigger continuously.

There's a lock that they say you should press after use, ready for next time. This prevents the machine from accidentally turning on at any point.

Webb WEPW2200 165 Bar Pressure Washer: Performance

Patio

The first place I tackled with my pressure washer was my patio. It was really in need of a good scrub — especially after a full winter of frost, paired with the fact that this is where my dog usually pees. It was partly green in some spots, and while it's not old, it looks like it's in need of a full refit. It also had chalk stains on some of the slabs, thanks to my toddler.

We all know that pressure washing takes time, so I was prepared for a good chunk of my day to be spent on this. While it did take a while because it's a large area, I'd say that it was easy. The adjustable spray nozzle with high power, narrow stream worked the best on my patio.

I did find that this pressure washer was super powerful. In fact, it managed, in some places, to bring up a bit of my patio grout. So, I swifty avoided pointing the pressure washer in these places. Just a warning...

I also used the detergent dispenser on my patio. We often cover our patio with a specially-created pet deodoriser from Amazon. This is to banish pet smells from urine and to disinfect things like my toddlers' toys and climbing frame, too. Usually, this is a faff to use as it requires diluting and I use a watering can to apply it.

All I needed to do was pour some of this solution into the dispenser bottle and use it with the pressure washer lance; this was a total game-changer. It took only minutes to cover our entire patio area. Then, we left it for contact time for 5-10 minutes and washed it away with water using the pressure washer again.

Deck

My decking area was stained last year, so after the fence fiasco, I was admittedly worried that the same thing might happen and that this stain would start coming off. There were some green spots on my patio, which I didn't really want to use chemicals on because my dog often visits this spot — the same goes for my curious toddler.

I decided to go over this particular section very lightly, using the adjustable spray nozzle in low-power fan spray, to preserve the layer of stain we applied to it just last year. Admittedly, you can still see a little bit of green algae on my deck, but the worst of it has gone. I do plan on going over it once more, but the power on this pressure washer is very strong, so I need to be careful.

This pressure washer did try and remove a little bit of the stain on my deck, so I was wary while using it on the rest of my decking area. As you can see, it removed a layer of stain in some spots, so I'll need to re-stain this area soon.

Car

This pressure washer, paired with its dispenser attachment, which was filled with car cleaning fluid, made cleaning our 2 cars a total breeze. In fact, we won't ever get our car cleaned through the car wash again.

We managed to cover our cards in detergent fast, and then we switched to the brush attachment to give everything a good scrub. To be honest, this was the only time I used this brush and actually found it beneficial as it was nice and gentle but managed to get into small nooks — such as around wing mirrors and the window seals.

The result was good — our cars were visibly cleaner, but there were some marks on our cars that even the high-pressure nozzle couldn't remove. Saying that, though, we had no issues with paintwork removal, as we first gave it a go on my 2009 car, just in case, since it had been so powerful on painted fencing and stained decking, but it did not interrupt the paint on my car whatsoever.

Fencing

This pressure washer did a slightly too good a job on my fencing. It actually is so powerful that it removed the paintwork. Otherwise, when tackling a corner of my fencing covered in green algae, it definitely impressed.

I did have to stop as I noticed that it was peeling the paint away, too. Next time, I plan on going all the way and then once dried, I can touch up the paint or repaint this panel entirely if there's no rain forecast.

I tried both nozzles on my painted fencing, but either way, the paint was coming off. A shame, because the manual claims the the adjustable nozzle in low power fan spray is gentle on painted areas. Now I know this, I'll avoid using this on my fencing unless I'm planning on repainting.

Cleaning the front of my house

I also wanted to blast the concrete stones outside my front door with this pressure washer. In the manual, the round patio cleaner head claims to be the best thing to use on these types of stones. So, I gave it a go.

Sadly, I was disappointed because it seemed like the only thing this attachment was doing was getting the floor wet. It wasn't gliding over the floor super easily, either. This definitely wasn't the best attachment for this surface, despite the manual claiming so. The bristles are quite soft, and the water isn't super powerful with this attachment. I barely noticed a difference.

So, we switched back to the adjustable spray nozzle, but on a high-power narrow stream, and it worked wonders and cleaned this small spot very fast.

Afterwards, I used it around the white cladding that sits around my hallway and my front door. It worked fast and gave instant results. I was impressed.

What's it like to clean and store?

Storage-wise, you'll need a shed or garage for this pressure washer, like most of these machines. You can store both the nozzles and the lance, which detaches into 2 parts, on board. The spray gun slides to clip onto the side of the machine. Unfortunately, the brush, detergent bottle, foam sprayer, patio cleaner head and the brush will all need to be stored separately from the main unit.

All in all, it takes up minimal shed space, really. Its cord wraps around the unit for easy storing, and it's on wheels so that you can move it around your garden with ease.

It comes with a cleaning needle, which is attached to the manual, and this is for cleaning the spray nozzles if they are clogged. Otherwise, the manual explains other maintenance steps which don't need to be done very often, like filter cleaning, so that you know if/when to do these steps.

How does it rate online?

This pressure washer doesn't have any reviews online. It has no ratings at Amazon, and over at Webb direct, there are 0 reviews, too.

Should you buy the Webb WEPW2200 165 Bar Pressure Washer?

This is dependent on your budget — and what you'll mostly be using it for. If you can afford to spend £200 on a pressure washer and you'd like it to come with a bundle of attachments, then this is your best bet. If you know you'll be using it for cleaning your car, then it's ideal because of its dispenser attachment. The same goes if you often coat your patio with a solution like a deodoriser or algae remover.

I'd avoid this patio cleaner if you're on a budget, as there are definitely cheaper options out there, albeit they come with just 1 or 2 nozzles and nothing else. If your garden is small, then you probably won't need something with a 6m cable, either, just something to bear in mind. If a lot of your garden is painted, and your decking or fencing is painted, then I would avoid this pressure washer as it might be a little too strong.

How does it compare to similar pressure washers?

In our best pressure washer guide, we rate the Karcher K4 Full Control Home Pressure Washer as our best pick. This Karcher model is more expensive than the Webb one, at £399.99 RRP. It does come with a car cleaning kit and a bottle of stone cleaner solution. It only comes with 1 nozzle, though, and it doesn't have a brush or detergent dispenser. Otherwise, it boasts 3 different pressure settings, unlike the Webb one, which only has one setting. Pressure-wise, the Karcher model isn't as powerful at 130 bar vs 165 bar.

About the review, and our reviewer

Annie Collyer

Annie is a freelance product reviewer at Ideal Home. She has previously reviewed everything from BBQs to pizza ovens, hot tubs and even lawnmowers and a strimmer.