In PowerWash Simulator, a power washer is the machine that sprays the water, and a nozzle is the attachment that decides how that water comes out. A wide spray covers a lot of ground but with little force, while a narrow jet hits hard on a small spot. Knowing how your washer and nozzles work together helps you finish jobs faster and stops you from going back over the same patch.
Equipment
Washers
Prime Vista 1500
The light-duty starter washer available from the beginning of Career Mode.
- Type
- Light Duty
- Price
- Free
- Unlock
- Start of game
- Compatibility
- Works with the four standard nozzles, Turbo Nozzle and Soap Nozzle.
Urban X U2
A medium-duty washer built to handle stubborn dirt such as graffiti.
- Type
- Medium Duty
- Price
- $900
- Unlock
- 15 Career stars
- Compatibility
- Works with the four standard nozzles, Turbo Nozzle and Soap Nozzle.
Prime Vista 3000
A heavy-duty all-rounder with more coverage than the Urban X U2.
- Type
- Heavy Duty
- Price
- $2,000
- Unlock
- 40 Career stars
- Compatibility
- Works with the four standard nozzles, Turbo Nozzle and Soap Nozzle.
Prime Vista PRO
The strongest base-game washer, with access to the Triple Tip Nozzle.
- Type
- Professional Duty
- Price
- $5,000
- Unlock
- 90 Career stars
- Compatibility
- Works with all seven nozzles: four standards, Turbo, Soap and the PRO-only Triple Tip.
Equipment
Nozzles
White - 40°
A wide, low-pressure fan for covering large areas with light dirt.
- Type
- Standard fan spray
- Price
- Included with each washer
- Unlock
- Included with each washer
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO.
Green - 25°
A medium fan that balances coverage, pressure and range.
- Type
- Standard fan spray
- Price
- Included with each washer
- Unlock
- Included with each washer
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO.
Yellow - 15°
A narrow fan for stronger cleaning and longer reach than the wider standard sprays.
- Type
- Standard fan spray
- Price
- Included with each washer
- Unlock
- Included with each washer
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO.
Red - 0°
A precise straight jet for small, stubborn areas that need concentrated pressure.
- Type
- Standard straight jet
- Price
- Included with each washer
- Unlock
- Included with each washer
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO.
Turbo Nozzle
A rotating 0° stream that spreads high-pressure cleaning across a wider area.
- Type
- Rotating 0° spray
- Price
- Prime Vista 1500: $15; Urban X U2: $75; Prime Vista 3000: $120; Prime Vista PRO: $180
- Unlock
- Shop purchase for each washer after it is available
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO; buy one for each model.
Soap Nozzle
A low-pressure nozzle for spreading the right cleaning liquid over a target.
- Type
- Cleaning-liquid nozzle
- Price
- Prime Vista 1500: $75; Urban X U2: $375; Prime Vista 3000: $600; Prime Vista PRO: $900
- Unlock
- Shop purchase for each washer after it is available
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista 1500, Urban X U2, Prime Vista 3000 and Prime Vista PRO; buy one for each model.
Triple Tip Nozzle
A PRO-only nozzle that combines three high-pressure straight jets.
- Type
- PRO-only triple 0° spray
- Price
- $2,400
- Unlock
- After Ancient Statue (5 stars), at 165 Career stars total
- Compatibility
- Prime Vista PRO only.
How Washers and Nozzles Work Together in PowerWash Simulator
Your washer sets how much base power the spray has, and the nozzle decides its shape. A wide fan spreads the water out, so it covers more ground but hits with less force. A narrow stream does the opposite, packing the same water onto a small spot. Every nozzle in the game sits somewhere on that scale, and on PC you can swap between them with the mouse wheel while you work.
PowerWash Simulator Power Washers and How to Unlock Them
The power washers step up from light duty to professional. The Prime Vista 1500 is free and you start with it, so you can learn the basics without spending anything. The others unlock as your star count rises in Career Mode, and you also pay for each one. The Urban X U2 is built for stubborn stains like graffiti, while the Prime Vista washers are all-round machines in light, heavy, and professional duty.
The Standard Nozzles Every Washer Comes With
Every washer comes with the same standard nozzles at no extra cost: white 40°, green 25°, yellow 15°, and red 0°. The number shows how wide the fan opens. White sprays the widest and gives up the most force, while red is a solid, narrow stream with the most power and reach but the smallest area. Green sits in the middle for balanced power and spread, and yellow is a narrow fan with strong pressure.
A good way to work is to start with white to knock loose dirt off a big area, then move to the narrower nozzles for what's left. Red is the one to reach for on rust and spots that are hard to get to, though it's slow across a whole surface.
Turbo, Soap, and Triple Tip Nozzles
These extra nozzles come from the Shop, and you buy a separate one for each washer you plan to use. The turbo spins a 0° stream with about the same power and reach as red, but it covers a larger area and is less accurate at long range. The soap nozzle sprays wide with low pressure and short range, and it does nothing until you pair it with cleaning liquids. It's meant for clearing large, stubborn patches quickly.
The Triple Tip is the top-end nozzle and fits only the Prime Vista PRO. Its three prongs deliver high pressure across a wide area.
Which Nozzles Matter Most
The standard nozzles matter most, since they handle most of the cleaning and you never have to buy them. If you're just starting out, get comfortable with white, yellow, and red first, because together they cover everything from fast clearing to precise spots.
Of the extras, the turbo is the cheapest upgrade on the starter washer, and it's an easy way to try a wider 0° stream. Soap only makes sense for big, stubborn patches, and only if you're willing to keep buying cleaning liquid. The Triple Tip is worth saving for once you're on the Prime Vista PRO.
FAQ
What is the strongest nozzle in PowerWash Simulator?
The Triple Tip is the nearest thing to a true powerhouse, because it works like three red nozzles fired at once. That makes it a big help on large, tough areas. A single red stream still makes more sense for small, hard-to-reach spots.
What cleaning liquids work with the soap nozzle, and do they run out?
The liquids are glass, metal, plastic, stone, wood, and a multi-purpose option, and they work best when you match the liquid to the surface material. Supply is limited in Career Mode, but the game refills it as you unlock certain levels.
Is the soap nozzle worth buying?
Some players find it most useful for graffiti and rust, especially when paired with the metal cleaner. Others say its scattered spray can miss spots and uses up liquid quickly. It's worth buying when a job really calls for big, stubborn coverage.