Karcher eco!Booster

If anyone is looking to level up their pressure cleaning I cannot recommend the kärcher K2 with the EcoBoost attachment highly enough!! It’s soo light and compact compared to our old pressure cleaner (another brand) - specifically over 4kg lighter! (Yes I weighed them). Theres the obvious features/benefits listed online about water and power saving, but I think it honestly made each task take about a quarter of the time as it used to take me. Show details ·  1

Spring cleaning has begun with the most satisfying product on the market - actually love getting outdoors and watching the amazing results with my Kärcher Eco booster 120 Show reply

Love how easy this is to use, love the saving on energy, water and time! Gives an unreal clean. so happy! Show details ·  1

I was gifted the booster to try out! The best add on feature! Perfect for cleaning the grim and dirt off the car! Show details ·  1

Was gifted this to try out with the K3 washer. Such a great add on. Especially for those who love a deep car clean. The nozzle still produces high quality pressure to ensure a decent clean is achieved like you’d expect without. Show reply

I love how deep and through it cleans whilst also saving on water! Big tick for me!! We used it to give our rugs and deep clean and the results were amazing! Show details ·  1

Yeah. Its fine. Not amazing, but gets the job done – I was sent this tool via the Product Review Ambassador program - this review is my own and unedited by either Product Review or Karcher. TLDR: Yeah. Its fine. It does what it says on the box. But it isn’t as powerful as the multi jet nozzle with the K7. This tool is great for non-porous surfaces with grime that isnt too tough. It’s great for… Read more ·  1

the car as it is gentle, but gets rid of a lot of the grime, tougher road grime however, remains.

I have used it to clean the carport which is a mix of metal and wood with multiple finishings and honestly it was great. However for the concrete and brickwork, it just didn’t’ cut it. It removed grime, but not as much as the normal jet that came with my K7.

When using it at an angle, you’ll get wet. The eco!Booster seems to use airflow (with the bernoulli effect?) to speed up the water, so what leaves the nozzle isn’t just a jet of water, its a jet of water and air. It’s gentler (I can literally put my hand to the jet (do not do this)), but is still effective at removing grime. This fans the water out more which is great for cleaning wider surfaces, but also makes it a smidge unpredictable.

Would I purchase this separately?… yeah, mainly because it is good for the car and cleaning wide surfaces.

Covers more area with the same amount of water – I got the Karcher eco!Booster 180 through the Ambassador program. It clicks easily into place on the Karcher K7 Compact pressure washer, and spreads the usually flat jet onto a wider area with the same amount of water. The water pressure from the eco!Booster is not as powerful as the regular K7 nozzle as far as I can tell. The purpose of the… Read more

eco!Booster is clearly to save water whilst covering greater surface area. Achievement unlocked. This is great for the general cleaning of our vehicles, and to clean out the water filter system under the house. I used a bucket of water rather than the tap to source the water for cleaning our filter. Our home is on tank water filtration - when the filter is taken out to be cleaned, we have no running water. This conundrum usually means it’s easier to replace the filter than to clean it. The eco!Booster 180 did the job with a single bucket of water in under a minute. I just waved it at the filter and the dirt came off. Easy. I’ve completed a job that has been haunting me for months. I also no longer need a new water filter. I also used the eco!Booster to clean mud from under the trailer which worked quite well. The mud dropped off with only a small amount of water needed. Would recommend and will use again.

Over priced? lacks rotation – I was given a Karcher K4 pressure cleaner and this eco!Booster 130 lance for free in exchange for writing two reviews. I did not choose to buy these items. $100 retail seems over-priced considering it cannot be rotated to get a vertical jet and it does not have variable power. Wider jet does mean the job gets done quicker than using the Vario… Read more

lance.

Pros: I did a lot of swapping back and forth between the eco!Booster and the standard Vario lance for comparison. The cleaning power is the same as the Vario lance, so it can only remove the same depth of dirt. But the advantage is the cleaning area is twice the size, so job gets done quicker. Lance is longer than standard lances, see photo.

Cons: The lance cannot be rotated in relation to the handle, so for water jet to be vertical you need to hold the handle GANSTER style. Other brands like Gerni have rotatable handle/lance which is more versatile. It does not have variable power, so if you want to quickly wash your feet off you need to swap to the Vario lance.

Must-Have Accessory for Better Coverage – The eco!Booster 130 is a great addition to the Karcher lineup and filled a much-needed gap in the accessories included with the power washer. Its wide jet spray is perfect for larger surface areas, making jobs like patio cleaning or rinsing vehicles faster and more efficient. It’s straightforward to attach and use, and the spray pattern offers… Read more ·  1

excellent coverage without compromising water pressure.

While I wish it had been included with the Karcher 4 Compact, rather than as a separate accessory, it’s definitely worth picking up if you find the standard nozzles too limiting for broader tasks.

Rating: 5/5

Highly recommended for anyone needing better spray coverage.

Note: The Karcher 4 Compact and eco!Booster 130 were loaned to me by ProductReview for testing and review purposes.

An Eco-Friendly Solution for Delicate Cleaning Tasks – The eco!Booster 130 is a smart and eco-conscious accessory for the K 4 Compact, designed to clean delicate surfaces with ease and efficiency. Over the past month, I used it for several tasks, including cleaning my car’s windshield, wheels, and an aircraft’s plexiglass windows and windshield. The results left me impressed with its precision and… Read more ·  1

care for delicate materials. The eco!Booster 130 features a wide jet that covers more surface area with each sweep. Its lower pressure makes it safer for delicate surfaces like painted wood, vehicle windshields, or aircraft plexiglass, which might be prone to damage with more powerful jets. For example, while cleaning the aircraft, I felt confident using the eco!Booster on the thin plexiglass windows, knowing it wouldn’t cause scratches or damage. It performed admirably, leaving the surfaces clear and spotless. However, this lower pressure comes at a slight cost. When I tested it on tougher jobs, such as cleaning brake dust off my car’s wheels, it required me to get very close to the surface to achieve similar results to the Vario Power lance. On lightly soiled areas like the windshield, there was no noticeable difference in performance between the eco!Booster and the regular lance. But for tougher grime, the regular lance or Dirtblaster is more effective. In terms of usability, the eco!Booster is a breeze to attach. It uses the same bayonet mount as the other lances, making it easy to swap out tools in seconds. The wide jet design also reduces water and energy usage, aligning with its eco-friendly branding. This makes it a practical choice for those wanting to clean efficiently while minimizing resource consumption. Overall, the eco!Booster 130 is a great addition to the K 4 Compact for cleaning sensitive surfaces. While it’s not a replacement for high-pressure lances in tackling heavy grime, it excels in situations where gentler cleaning is required. I highly recommend it for anyone working with fragile or delicate materials, such as painted surfaces, wooden furniture, or thin glass panels.

5/5***** – Excellent for Large, flat surfaces and more delicate jobs – As part of productreview.com.au’s Ambassador program, I had the chance to put Kärcher’s eco!Booster 130 attachment to the test along with the K4 Compact Pressure Washer (reviewed separately). Designed to improve efficiency on larger flat surfaces, the eco!Booster 130 proved to be a fantastic tool for outdoor cleaning, particularly when tackling… Read more ·  1

paved areas like my in-laws’ backyard. Despite the inevitable mess in the process, the results were well worth it and the sandstone-like pavers emerged refreshed after just a single pass with the jet.

The eco!Booster 130 boasts a wider, fan-shaped spray pattern that covers larger areas with less effort, making it a time-saver for anyone with large surfaces to maintain. Using it to clean the pavers was immensely satisfying, watching wide ribbons of grime transform into clean, bright stone with just one pass of the eco!Booster’s jet is undeniably rewarding. Kärcher claims that the eco!Booster 130 achieves up to 50% greater cleaning efficiency than a standard nozzle, saving on water, time, and energy, and based on our experience, I’m inclined to agree. The attachment handled the dirt and algae stains quickly, reducing the need for repeated "visits" and significantly cutting down the overall time spent on the job.

Logic dictates that a wider jet with the same amount of input pressure results in a lower output pressure, i.e. fewer litres of water per minute per square centimetre of "targetted" surface area. However, even at that reduced water pressure the jet still has plenty of oompf to quickly deal with common cleaning tasks. This also means that this attachment is suitable for use on more delicate objects that should generally be avoided such as painted surfaces.

One minor caveat to consider: the eco!Booster 130’s wide spray can cause noticeable splashback when it hits edges or uneven surfaces like paver joints. As soon as the stream met the edge of a paver, dirty water had a tendency to spray outward, which can be a bit messy. For us, this wasn’t a deal-breaker, as we simply hosed down the surrounding area afterwards and accepted that we’d get a bit dirty in the process. However, if you’re looking to contain the spray or avoid water splashing on adjacent areas, consider Kärcher’s T7 Plus T-Racer Surface Cleaner or a splash guard attachment as alternatives.

We also tried using the eco!Booster 130 on some long-standing marks left by an old doormat whose rubber backing had deteriorated over the years. Unfortunately, neither the eco!Booster and not even the raw power of Kärcher's Dirt Blaster nozzle could lift these deep-set stains, proving that pressure washers, while incredibly effective, aren’t miracle workers. I found this an excellent reminder of the general rule I mentioned in my K4 review: if a stain can be removed by hand with only water, possibly some detergent and a bit of elbow grease and scrubbing, a pressure washer can very likely handle it as well. For more embedded stains that have developed over years or involve chemical reactions, however, you may still need to look into alternative cleaning methods and suitable solvents.

The attachment arrives in two parts that effortlessly assemble with a clearly audible click and can be detached just as easily. While this means you can easily store the unit in its original box between jobs, I found there is just enough space in the K4 Compact's tool holders to fit the eco!Booster 130 side by side with the relatively skinny Dirt Blaster attachment, keeping all three tools (the third being a Vario Power Spray lance that's a little chunkier and needs its own slot on the K4) on the machine.

All in all, the Kärcher eco!Booster 130 attachment is an impressive addition for anyone needing to tackle extensive cleaning tasks. It offers a potent combination of just the right amount of power for most everyday jobs and time-saving efficiency, achieving remarkable results across large areas with minimal effort. While a bit of overspray is to be expected, the final outcome more than compensates. For those who want to breeze through outdoor cleaning or jobs involving larger surfaces with satisfaction, this attachment is a worthwhile investment.

eco!boost 180, the Karcher accessory you need! – We ha E the Karcher K7 Compact. This is the ideal add-on accessory for more gentle cleaning. Use of the wrong nozzle when cleaning our cars or tractors could result in paint damage. The ecoBooster 180 is the go to for this work. The wide fan output is gentle on painted surface while still providing solid cleaning performance quickly to save… Read more ·  1

water.

Gentle enough to use oi the wife's new LandCruiser and our John Deere tractor.

Another permanent accessory to our farm equipment service ute.

The ONLY attachment you’ll need! – This little attachment is worth its weight in gold. We attached out to the K7 and it’s like a turbo charger! We did a section of our driveway in 60 seconds that would have taken us 5 minutes at least if we were just using the standard nozzle attachment. It’s gentle enough to do the cars with (if you keep the distance back a little) and strong… Read more ·  1

enough to clean up years of grime on the concrete in seconds. I don’t have the means to measure water use but apparently it uses 50% less water than using a standard nozzle so that’s a huge win too. I’m in love with this attachment and honestly if you are going to spring for a K7 anyway, this little extra is worth its weight in gold.

A Brilliant Must-Have Attachment for your Karcher Washer – I received this for the purposes of doing a review but with no conditions attached. The following are my truthful thoughts and experiences: I am very careful with my things so this unassuming Karcher attachment was a welcome part of the Karcher package I received. Like the main spray lance that’s standard with the Karcher K7, the awkwardly name… Read more ·  1

eco!Booster 180 was extremely easy to use. A well-oiled twist, and it clicks into place at the end of the Smart Control spray gun. The eco!Booster180 could actually be a good password because it has a special symbol and a combination of letters and numbers and caps and lower case. But I digress. One reason I was quite happy to have this attachment was my concern about not damaging delicate surfaces. I didn’t want to damage car paint, or strip surface finishes off things. I used this eco thingie to clean the car. It used even less water than the main lance and delivered a fan shaped jet (that’s where it gets the 180 in its moniker from) of water that was extremely effective at blowing soap and dirty from the car, causing no damage whatsoever. When you see it in action, it appears to blow water out at a million miles an hour, but it does so without being aggressive or using much water. This is strange and was so different from the garden hose experience I felt I was in a strange universe with different laws of physics. I confirmed it is not aggressive because I could put my hand under it without feeling pain. But it still tackles dirt on the driveway, albeit at a slower pace. And did I mention it cleaned the car really well. Remarkably, it used so little water that the car was dry moments later. This is absolutely a gem of a product. No downsides. Karcher could call this the eco!magic!Booster 180 and I for one would not argue with them.

I want to marry the Eco! Booster 130 ! – In the interests of full disclosure, the Eco! Booster 130 tested for the purposes of this review was supplied to me by the company at no cost. There were no assurances given as to the nature of the review I would provide as a result of testing the product. The Eco! Booster 130 was hooked up to my Karcher K4 Premium Power Control pressure washer,… Read more ·  1

(I will review that separately).

I have to admit that I was sceptical about the claim that an attachment that would use 50% less water would also be a major time saver... I didn't need to be! Connection to the control unit was a dead simple, click and twist. A couple of seconds and ready to put it to work.

In the attached video I tested the attachment on my slate tiled verandah, which was in desperate need of refurbishment. The tiles were laid in 2016 and coated with a clear lacquer, and that coating had been peeling and lifting for some time. As I had been using that area mostly for storing timber and other assorted materials, it had also become quite dusty, with a thick build up of dirt and debris. The eco! Booster attachment made the job very quick and an absolute breeze to clean up, it even removed the old lacquer in the areas where it was lifting. After about 5 minutes the whole area was clean and ready for refinishing.

As I live in a region that receives a lot of rain for most of the year, any exposed surfaces tend to develop a build up of moss and algae. Even our roads are edged with moss. The railing along my verandah had started getting a good amount of algae and moss growing along the length of i, and I was worried that it was going to need stripping right back, sanding, and repainting, in order to get it cleaned properly. Using the Eco! Booster, I was able to run over the length of the railing (total about 7 metres) in just a couple of minutes. All the algae and moss were removed, and the whole process took only a couple of minutes, without damaging the paintwork, so no need of any further effort. I could have kissed the contraption for the work it had saved me. I have attached a before and after comparison photograph.

The water saving and time saving aspects of this attachment were very welcome as I am on tank water and coming into what is expected to be a dry summer, I really need to conserve as much water as possible. This attachment will definitely be used for many more tasks to come.

The game changing attachment I didn’t know I needed – Thanks to the Ambassador campaign my son and I got to trial and keep this Karcher accessory in exchange for an honest and thorough review. The eco! booster 130 accessory definitely has the WOW factor! I absolutely love this attachment! It’s a game changer. It removes dirt evenly over a wider area so it’s faster than using your regular pressure… Read more ·  1

cleaning nozzle and is the ideal accessory for use on more delicate surfaces. It also claims to be 50% more energy and water efficient so win-win! I love that it’s just the right width for cleaning small areas of individual pavers making it easier to avoid dislodging grout. Also ideal for cleaning fences and outdoor furniture.

We used the Eco!Booster to clean 2 rollershield window shutters, an aluminium window awning, a painted wood surface, fence palings, teak furniture, brick pavers, concrete and a plastic blow mould table. I think the Karcher Universal cleaning solution would have been really helpful when cleaning the plastic blow mould table and metal awning for a better clean - but it was not included in the free trial so couldn’t review it for you.

It did a great job of cleaning a teak outdoor chair. The only thing was that after it was dry I could see track marks so I think I need to go over it again more evenly and thoroughly. Then a light sand and will be ready for re sealing. This accessory was a lot more gentle than the dirt blaster attachment when used on another of my teak outdoor chairs (see my K4 Premium Power Control review).

Overall we were very impressed with the eco!Booster 130 accessory when used with our Karcher K4 Premium Power Control. If you only buy one Karcher accessory this should be it, it really is that good. I’ll be using it as my attachment of choice from now on to clean the remainder of my outdoor teak setting and small areas of pavers and concrete and the outdoor furniture, bikes etc.

Karcher eco!Booster More Cleaning Power than you think! – I was very surprised with the cleaning power of the Karcher eco!Booster. Given the stated +50% water efficiency and the +50% energy efficiency I thought this might have an impact on its power to remove stubborn dirt. I was wrong! The main reason I wanted to use the Karcher eco!Booster was on our painted driveway that had a build up of a black… Read more ·  1

mould like substance from a hedge that borders our driveway. I had previously tried high pressure hose, broom and cleaners but wasn’t able to succeed.

The Karcher eco!Booster connected to the Karcher K7 did the trick for me! The Karcher eco!Booster head has a much wider head than the standard heads that come with the Karcher K7. The extra width on the Karcher eco!Booster allows you to clean at a much faster rate than the included nozzles as the extra width reduces the time to clean surfaces.

I tested the Karcher eco!Booster on a large dirty concrete driveway section. I did a comparison with the included Karcher K7 higher pressure head and the Karcher eco!Booster definitely kept up on this particular surface. The Karcher eco!Booster cleaned at a much faster rate due to the width of the cleaning head which at least doubles the size of the pass than the standard head has.

I'd have no hesitation in recommending the Karcher eco!Booster Easy twist on connection Wider cleaning head Faster surface cleaning Great for delicate surfaces Great for painted driveways

TESTING THE eco!Booster*130 HIGH PRESSURE WASHER ACCESSORY – The KÄRCHER is very easy to maneuver around, being light enough to carry with its carry handle, which also has a retractable handle that can be extended to make use of the two wheels that are provided on the unit. Assembly and disassembly is really very simple with a ‘twist and click’ and ‘push and click’ system. The pressure produced by the unit… Read more ·  2

makes short work of dust and grime build-up. Using the unit on rejuvenating an old work-area shower stall and slate floor was no effort at all.

One of the features that I liked about the KÄRCHER is not being about to disconnect the high pressure hose after the unit has been turned off from water and power until the trigger release has been activated, draining the hose of any residual pressure.

The eco!Booster accessory did an excellent job lifting a large build-up of grime, with its wide-spread of high pressure water and all without the use of any chemicals. It was like using a liquid shovel on the build-up. When using the eco!Booster*130 head that comes with this accessory, the job is well done, but to boost this operation even further, and just by removing the head, the power is magnified somewhat, enough to almost remove completely, severe oil stains from paving bricks. The unit easily removed old dried paint stains from cement and paving stones

The unit is so easy to use, in assembly, operating, and in disassembly and it’s also very easy to store until the next job comes around.

Gentle and effective clean when full pressure is too much – We recently tested the Ecobooster attachment for the Karcher K4 Compact Pressure cleaner. Designed to give 50% less pressure for use on more delicate surfaces like painted walls, outdoor tables, cars etc. We tested it on our outdoor table. See below before and after pics and Evonooster in action. It was certainly easier than ‘elbow grease’ and… Read more ·  1

did a good job. Now we just need to give the table a new coat of oil for summer! Shame there is no attachment for that! :-)

We also cleaned some hard to remove grime from our semi-frameless glass pool fence. It was effective and the reduced pressure meant it was a stress free experience to use.

We’d recommend the ecobooster for jobs where normal pressure could be too much.

Like all attachments it is very easy to change over.