I have tried the hydrolympiators with the best value for money | Comparative | Showcase

When it comes to cleaning terraces, the floor of the courtyards, garden furniture, stairs that give abroad, blinds or vehicles, doing it by hand is not the most practical: dirt is usually embedded and you have to scrub hard. And precisely not to have to do so are the hydrolympiator: devices that help clean with pressure water. Although a priori it may seem difficult to use, it is as simple as plugging them into the electric current and a water outlet. You just have to have certain precautions with the surfaces on which they are used: everything is normally well detailed in the instructions.

How we have chosen and tested the products

Since I reaches my memory we have had such a device at home. First, in my parents, where there is a small patio that we usually clean with one of them; And then in my house, in which I like to use it to clean the terrace and the huge blind of the room, so I avoid having to scrub with a brush: I finish much earlier and very effort.

For this comparison I have selected and tested first brand models characterized by its excellent value for money. They are not very expensive, but they work perfectly for this type of use. Thus, I have tried them on the terrace and also to clean the furniture I have and even for the car.

To assess them, I have followed the following criteria:

• Materials: The quality of the components for its manufacture, both internal and external, the ease of assembly (and the detailed of its instructions), the resistance and durability …
• Design: The ideal is a compact design that occupies the least possible space. Not only when storing it, but also when transporting from one place to another while used.
• Power: so much what has to do with the technical specifications (power in W, pressure to which the water and maximum flow rate at the time) and what it translates into the day to day.
• Performance: linked to the experience of use. Does each pressure cleaner meet with what was promised? Is it effective in cleaning a vehicle? And other elements?
• Accessories: The number of accessories, their usefulness, the way of placing them, and so on.

Effective cleaning: Kärcher pressure cleaner K 4

Who is it for: Those who look for an adequate model for multiple surfaces, want it to be easy to use and effective

Why do we recommend it: It is the most powerful machine for the firm for domestic users; The superiors are more recommended for professionals. The assembly is relatively simple, although more detailed (paper) instructions are missing. Unlike other models, everything is subject to screws, ensuring that it is not disassembled by accident during use or displacements, for which it is also very useful for a telescopic handle. Once the process is finished (about 15 minutes are needed), we find a machine with 1,800 w of power and capacity to expel up to 420 liters of water at the time with 130 pressure bars. Using it is as easy as placing the hose in your shot and giving the ignition switch. In general, the K4 is the comparative machine with the one I have cleaned faster and needed less passed.

It is available with different packs depending on accessories. The one I have tried is the basic model, which comes with two different nozzles that fit the gun by introducing them and turning them. The system has some resistance and costs a bit, but you get used to it. Of these nozzles, the one that I have used most has undoubtedly been the one that reaches the maximum pressure level, and that is indicated for hard soils. You cannot regulate the intensity, and you have to be careful because the jet is very powerful: it was able to clean a large leaf of the vera aloe of my terrace, and that I only gave it refile. The other nozzle is for more delicate objects (tiles, for example), and you can choose between two intensities. In addition to these two options, I have also had the opportunity to try a new nozzle that is bought separately and has recently presented: Eco! Booster. It is placed exactly the same, but the water comes out as open in a fan, so with it I have managed to clean in less time. After the test, it has become my favorite accessory.

Your weak points: The hose cable is very hard, and it costs more than with the others to re -wind it so that it is collected.

Múltiples accesorios: Cecotec HydroBoost 3200 TotalClean

Who is it for: Users who have to clean various surfaces, since it comes with multiple nozzles.

Why do we recommend it: His gun is somewhat shorter than that of the other models, and I have the feeling that since the weight is closer to the hand, it is handled more comfortably. It has five different nozzles, each for a use, which are easily placed by introducing them with a little pressure. They identify perfectly, because each one has a color that is detailed in the manual. Thus, nozzle 0 ° is identified with red and is the most powerful, so it should only be used on metal or cement and in small areas. The one identified with the yellow color opens the water 15, and is used for intense cleaning of small areas – new, on surfaces and materials that support high pressures. The 25th nozzle is green and is adequate for large areas that resist medium pressure. And finally, nozzle 40 is white and is rather for general cleaning tasks; and the 3D Turboflip nozzle that combines the power of the direct jet of great impact and the efficiency of the jet in 25º. The truth is that, especially until I learned which one to use, I had to continually look at the manual to know the right one, but everything comes detailed. The ones that I have used the most have been the green for the blinds, and the 3D Turboflip for the terrace floor and resin furniture. It is quite powerful and effective, and when combined with soap the results are very positive.

Your weak points: It is very noisy. In addition, it is large and heavy: while it moves it by a single plant, it has wheels and no problem. In the case of having patio and terrace, for example, it costs to transfer it.

Compact size: Ryobi One+

Who is it for: Those who do not have space to store a complete machine, but want to clean up.

Why do we recommend it: The gun is the hydrolympiadora itself, and since it does not have a ‘machine’, it is much more compact than the other alternatives. That makes it ideal in cases where there is no space for a traditional. In my case, for example, while I had to leave the other models in a corner of the terrace under the hose, I have been able to keep it inside the table that I have there, so everything is much more orderly. I have not even worried about keeping your battery inside the house to prevent it from deteriorating on being on the street; The compartment where it is placed is totally waterproof. And it is not working plugged in the current either: I especially like that it gives a lot of freedom of movements by not depending on a plug.

The assembly is very basic, so it takes seconds every time I want to use it. The usual thing has always been to connect a hose, but it also brings an adapter to connect a 2 -liter bottle if there is no fence. It doesn’t seem the most practical. In addition, it only has a nozzle that has an area that is turned to choose if you want a flat stream, one of 15º or a very open for the clarified. It does not have as much power as the ‘complete’ hydrolympic but insisting a little does its job.

Your weak points: It weighs enough in the hand and the water has something less pressure than the competition.

For Principles: Create Jet Washer

Who is it for: who seek their first hydrolympiadora and need a versatile and economical model.

Why do we recommend it: It is practically taking it out of the box and is ready to use. I especially like that the gun hose is wrapped in a portarrolls turning a crank and, although it is never as orderly as in the photos, it is very effective. This does, yes, that it is something bigger than models like Kärcher’s. That said, it has a single nozzle in which the pressure is regulated, and the manual is very clear giving instructions on how to use it on each type of surface, at what distance … In my case, the first thing I did was place a specific nozzle to add liquid soap (it has a compartment the machine itself, but this alternative seems more effective). With this, I sprinkled the ground on the terrace, leaving a fine layer of foam and then put the pressure water mouthpiece and regulated the intensity to the maximum: since it is a hard soil, there is no risk of damage. It is quite effective, and the fact of being able to use it with soap makes the results better. It can also be used with a soil accessory.

Your weak points: The construction quality is lower than that of other proposals and is somewhat louder.

Other interesting hydrolympic models

If you are looking for a hydrolympiadora with a great value for money: Universalaquatak 135 from Bosch comes with a single nozzle 3 in 1 that combines flat jet, rotary jet and straight jet. It is one of the most and better valued models in Amazon, and gets 135 pressure bars.

If you are looking for an economic battery: The Irakor gun offers 65 power bars and comes with two rechargeable batteries.

If you are looking for an adjustable hydrolympiator: In the Michelin MPX25EHDSP power switch it is possible to select the Low Speed ​​and High Speed ​​wash modalities and modulate the performance level by adapting it to lighter cleaning needs, with considerable saving of water and energy (up to 30%), or more intense depending on the work to be performed.

*All purchase prices included in this article are updated on April 3, 2025.

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