Don't have a cockatoo but do have 2 dogs, that seemed to enjoy getting a light spritz...not sure how much they'd enjoy me getting up close and personal.

Also, only have plantation shutters and wood blinds so I'm thinking even with the great set up the dude has, I'd be in for some serious warping.

it sure beats hand scraping, but you have to be careful not to gouge the wood!

It washes the chalk off the paint so you get a better prep all around!

It does windows without chemicals? Are you serious? This is great to know.

I had a concrete driveway when I lived in the south. Hired a professional to clean it and I was gobsmacked watching the before/after, so bought one of my own.

Now I have brick, so it is perfect. Love, love, love my pressure washer. There is nothing like watching that dirt float away and leave the raw wood/brick/stone back to its natural glow.

Not to put anything on your plate (especially in this heat), but once it is dry, you may want to consider putting a coat of deck protect on the wood. Cheap and easy to do - you can find it in the paint section of home improvement stores. It will keep the deck boards looking great for a long time.

it's that bumpy concrete stuff that has a light color used around pools. Don't really like it but can't afford to change it right now.

Be careful with wood though. If you hold the wand too close it can knick it as folks above have mentioned. It's great for getting rid of that moss on my driveway and I love the way it wipes out the weeds growing in the cracks of my cement.

It's a great outdoor chore for those hot days.