Nilfisk ALTO E140 2-9 S X-tra

Sourced from Screwfix, this is another washer at the premium end of the market, and it is a real pleasure to use, thanks to a lively 140-bar pump and handy nine-metre hose.

While the lance-mounted soap bottle could be better, there are some neat touches, such as the collapsible handle and supplied bracket for wall mounting, plus the hose reel.