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Commercial-Grade Equipment, Dealer-Level Expertise
Built for the Work
Vertex Equipment Supply is a specialist source for commercial floor care and cleaning equipment — floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, burnishers, and pressure washers selected for professional-grade performance. Every machine in our catalogue is chosen for build quality, operational reliability, and the demands of real commercial environments.
Questions We Get a Lot
Hot water pressure washers use a burner system to heat water, which is significantly more effective at dissolving grease, oils, and biological residue — making them the standard choice for food service, automotive, and heavy industrial environments. Cold water units deliver strong PSI output and are well-suited for concrete, equipment exteriors, and general surface cleaning where heat is not required. Matching the unit type to your soil type will directly impact cleaning efficiency and chemical usage.
PSI (pounds per square inch) measures the pressure force, while GPM (gallons per minute) measures water flow — together they determine cleaning power, often expressed as Cleaning Units (CU = PSI x GPM). Light-to-medium commercial work typically falls in the 2000–3000 PSI range, while heavy-duty industrial stripping or degreasing may require 3500 PSI or higher. If you are unsure which spec fits your facility, our team can help you match the right unit to your workload.
Gas-powered pressure washers produce combustion exhaust and are intended for outdoor or well-ventilated environments only — using them indoors creates a carbon monoxide hazard. Electric-powered units are the appropriate choice for indoor or semi-enclosed applications such as loading docks, covered wash bays, or warehouse floors. Always review the manufacturer's ventilation requirements before selecting a unit for a specific environment.
We offer Free Shipping on Most Orders Within the Continental U.S. (Excludes AK/HI), and pressure washers ship via freight or standard carrier depending on unit size and weight. If the equipment does not meet your requirements, our 30-Day Return Policy applies — please review the full Return Policy on our site for eligibility details and the return process.
About Our Pressure Washers
Commercial pressure washers are purpose-built for surface cleaning tasks that demand more force, flow, and consistency than standard cleaning methods can provide. They are used across a wide range of industries — including facility maintenance, food processing, fleet and vehicle washing, construction, and industrial manufacturing — anywhere that grease, mineral deposits, biological buildup, or heavy surface contamination needs to be removed efficiently and thoroughly. Buyers should evaluate two primary specifications: pressure output, measured in PSI, and water flow rate, measured in GPM. These figures work together to determine how quickly and completely a machine clears a given surface. Beyond raw power, the choice between hot water and cold water systems is often the most consequential decision — hot water units excel at cutting through oil-based soils, while cold water machines handle high-volume general cleaning at a lower operating cost. Fuel source, portability, hose length, and duty-cycle rating are also worth examining before committing to a unit. A pressure washer sized and specified correctly for the job will reduce chemical consumption, labor time, and long-term equipment wear.
