Stihl RE 88 Compact review
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The Stihl RE 88 compact pressure washer has a 100-bar water pump that Stihl claims makes it great for cleaning jobs around the house and garden. Does it clean well? We sent it to our test lab to find out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?

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