Best Pressure Washer for Deck Cleaning?

Hey everyone, I'm planning to clean and restore my deck this weekend. It's about 400 sq ft, some mildew and old stain. I've never owned a pressure washer before. Should I go electric or gas? Any specific models you'd rec? Budget under $300 if possible. Thanks!

For deck cleaning, electric is usually plenty. Less maint and quieter. I'd look at the Sun Joe SPX3000. It's like $150, has good pressure and two tanks for soap. Used mine on my deck last year, came out great. Just use a surface cleaner attachment to avoid streaks.

I gotta agree with Will. Electric is the way to go for a deck. Gas is overkill and noisy. I snagged a Ryobi 1,800 PSI from Home Depot on sale for $200. Works fine. But if you can stretch the budget, the DeWalt DWPW2400 is solid. Or go cheap and rent one if it's a one-time job.

Thanks guys! I was leaning electric but worried it wouldn't be strong enough. Sun Joe sounds like a good buy. Will, what surface cleaner did you use? Any particular tips for the stain removal? Should I use a special detergent?

I used the Sun Joe SPX-APS1 surface cleaner, fits the SPX3000. For detergent, I mixed Simple Green Pro HD with water. Spray, let sit 5 min, then rinse. Worked great. Avoid bleach-based stuff, can damage wood. Also, keep the nozzle moving and don't get too close. Test on a hidden spot first.