Nothing sets you up for a better spring than taking some time for some seasonal cleaning in the fall, and one of the best tools for autumn home cleanup is a classic pressure washer. If you’ve got a surface or a screen you need sprayed, a pressure washer can deliver enough pressure for all kinds of scrubbing.

But even the most avid pressure washer advocates would tell you they’re also pretty cumbersome tools that require a lot of setup and garage storage space. That’s exactly why I wanted to try out this portable pressurized washer from Ryobi. The concept is intriguing, promising users a fraction of the size, cost and power of a standard pressure washer. I was very curious whether this tool would actually provide more cleaning power than a standard garden hose nozzle.

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The Tool

The first thing I noticed when unboxing the Ryobi One Plus Electric Power Cleaner was how substantial the tool felt. I was expecting it to feel a little flimsy, but the tool felt well-built in my hands.…