Yes, you can use a pressure washer to clean the rocks and gravel in your Aquascape pond during a pond cleanout. Pressure washing helps remove accumulated sludge, algae, and organic debris.
Tips for pressure washing your pond
- Use a pressure washer or garden hose to rinse debris from the rocks and gravel.
- Start at the upper pond shelves and work toward the deepest section.
- Allow loosened debris to collect at the bottom, where it can be removed using a cleanout pump.
- Avoid directing concentrated pressure at exposed pond liner, seams, plumbing, or electrical components.
- Do not use soap, bleach, detergents, or household cleaning chemicals.
Note: Beneficial bacteria naturally grow on pond rocks and gravel and help support the pond's ecosystem. These bacteria will recolonize the surfaces following a pond cleanout.