# Water Use-Minimizing Washers The Karcher K3 Follow-Me Electric Pressure Washer Has Many Uses By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pressure-washer References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/karcher-k3-electric-pressure-washer/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00J00J0WK/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) A pressure washer is ideal for use around the house in order to clean a multitude of different things and surfaces, so the [Karcher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wipe-mop) [K3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-place1) Follow-Me Electric Pressure Washer is one of the latest and greatest that's here for consumers of all kinds to make use of. The pressure washer uses up to [80% less water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) than a traditional garden hose and is capable of delivering up to 35 times the pressure with a rating of 1,800 psi. The unit can switch between spraying straight water and detergent that is stored in the onboard tank in order to eliminate the need to switch between devices. The Karcher K3 Follow-Me Electric Pressure Washer is designed with four wheels in order to let you pull it along to follow you rather than require being moved manually. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water-saving Pressure Washers:** The development of pressure washers with reduced water usage could open new markets for eco-conscious consumers and businesses. - **Multi-functional Cleaning Tools:** Combining the functions of different cleaning tools into one device could provide opportunities for convenience-driven innovation. - **Smart, Automated Pressure Washers:** Creating pressure washers that can be remotely controlled or programmed to clean specific areas at predetermined times could solve problems for busy consumers or businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement:** Manufacturers and retailers in the home improvement industry could benefit from marketing water-saving pressure washers as part of an eco-conscious lifestyle. - **Commercial Cleaning:** Businesses in the commercial cleaning industry could increase productivity by investing in multi-functional cleaning tools that can handle more tasks with one device. - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies developing smart home technology could explore opportunities to integrate smart, automated pressure washers into their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Powered Power Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixnow-500e.md) - [Handheld Pressure Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-flip-pressure-washer.md) - [Wall-Mounted Pressure Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandfalls-g20-pressure-washer.md) - [Battery-Powered Pressure Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albo-portable-cordless-pressure-washer.md) - [Powerful Outdoor Lawn Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worx-offers.md) - [Water-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swasher-pro.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [Water-Free Car Wash Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-wash-kit.md) - [Small Space Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dishwasher.md)