Best budget pressure washers 2025 for effortless garden & patio cleaning

If storage space is a slight issue, then this highly compact Bosch EasyAquatak 120 will be ideal. It may be small, but it still offers 100 bar pressure, a 1,500 watt motor, and is capable of spraying 350 litres of water an hour.

At 4.7 kilograms, it's light enough for you to hold while you use it, while the adjustable cleaning intensity allows you to tailor the spray size for your task, from a gentle rinse to the removal of stubborn dirt. 

As well as the pressure washer and five-metre high-pressure hose, this comes with a high-pressure gun, a patio cleaner attachment, a wash brush that's perfect for cars and windows, and three nozzles.

Tried and tested for Modern Gardens by Ryan Gilmore, editor for our sister site Parkers: "The Bosch EasyAquatak 120 is a clear winner for me and does well in all areas. This pressure washer is easy to construct, clipping together easily. What I liked about the EasyAquatak is the trigger, which feels light to use, the low weight for stability, the compact base, which is tough, and the sizeable carry handle for easy portability. I found the included attachments to be effective and they all seem robust."

Kärcher has long been the standard name in the pressure washer business – the German brand bringing all the efficiency it can offer paired with reliability and precision.

We love the Kärcher K 2 Power Control. With a maximum pressure of 110 bar at 160 litres per hour and weighing just 4 kilograms (without accessories), this pressure washer is light but mighty. It’s ideal for cleaning your garden tools, garden furniture and even your bike.

It may not have the power to blast away stubborn dirt from your patio, but it’s more than capable of all those smaller tasks. All the bundled accessories, including the hose and cable, can be stored on the device to save space.

Tried and tested for Modern Gardens by Ryan Gilmore, editor for our sister site Parkers: "Kärcher is a name that comes to mind when you think of pressure washers for good reason. The K2 Power Control is one of the brand's more budget models, but that's not a bad thing, especially if you don't want to spend a fortune. The plastic of this pressure washer isn't as robust as higher-end options, but this means it's a lightweight choice, making it more manoeuvrable. Adding to that portability is the wheeled base and telescopic handle."

If you've got a little room to wiggle in your budget and want a pressure washer that can do it all, then the Nilfisk Core 130 is worth considering.

With a 130 bar max water pressure and a 1,500 watt motor, this pressure washer is perfect for patios and everything in between. It comes with three cleaning nozzles to help tackle everyday cleaning tasks, as well as additional cleaning accessories.

There's even a handy little guide — perfect for first-timers. At 6.6 kilograms it's not too heavy either and everything can be neatly stored on the back. We rate this as one of the best pressure washers for patio cleaning.

Tried and tested for Modern Gardens by Aaron Hussain, writer for our sister site Parkers: "The Nilfisk Core 130 feels sturdy during all kinds of uses. The plastics used feel thick and good quality. The hose is also a great quality and gives the impression it is thick and durable enough to survive in any kind of weather conditions. I found this machine notably smoother and less noisy than rivals models, and it sprays powerfully. This pressure washer is impressive for its price bracket."

If you’re partial to a little car cleaning here and there, you may be familiar with the brand Turtle Wax. With 110 bar of pressure from a 1,400-Watt motor and a flow rate of 330 litres per hour, this Turtle Wax TW110 is powerful and could be the perfect answer to your car cleaning questions. 

It comes with everything you need to take the stress out of your cleaning tasks including a high-pressure gun, a five-metre-long hose, jet nozzle, a detergent nozzle and a quick-fit hose connector.

Plus, everything can be stored neatly on the side of the pressure washer. There is the option to expand your cleaning repertoire by buying additional accessories, too.

Whether you want to give your outdoor patio a new lease of life, remove dirt from your decking, tidy up your brick walls, or clean your car, the Ryobi RY110PWA will be able to handle it.

It has a 1,400-Watt motor, onboard storage, a spray nozzle wand and an on-demand detergent option. It is an average weight for a pressure washer at 6.5 kilograms, and with its compact design and wheels, it's easy to transport and store.

Although this model only comes with the trigger gun, Vario lance, turbo lance, and hose you can purchase additional accessories to boost your cleaning power.

Despite this Greenworks pressure washer being one of the heaviest of the bunch at 9.4 kilograms, it's not a major issue, as its solid wheels and handle allow you to easily manoeuvre it around. It's got very good motor power at 1,500 watts, a max water pressure of 120 bars, and a water flow rate of up to 480 litres per hour.

This washer comes with a great range of accessories - you get a patio cleaner attachment, various lances, a turbo nozzle, and even a foam sprayer. You can swap out attachments quickly and easily, thanks to Greenworks' quick-click connect system.

All the bundled accessories can fit onto the washer before you stow it away, including the power cable and the six-metre hose.

The Hawksmoor High Pressure Washer has a 1,400-Watt air-cooled motor that provides consistent power for effective cleaning.

You can switch between a focused stream for deep cleaning and a wider spray for cleaning larger areas with the adjustable nozzle.

This budget-friendly pressure washer doesn't have a patio head as it's more suited to cars and bikes and as such comes with a good-sized detergent dispenser bottle.