Foam Gun vs Foam Cannon: Which Should You Use?
TL;DR: A foam cannon wins for deep cleaning when you already own a pressure washer, because it produces thick, clingy foam that removes heavy dirt. A foam gun wins for simple, budget washing on a garden hose when you do not want to buy a pressure washer. Choose the cannon if you have or will buy a pressure washer. Choose the gun if you want foam on a budget with no extra equipment. Foam washing is popular because it loosens dirt before you touch the panel, reducing scratch risk. But the two tools that apply the foam are not interchangeable. This guide compares them across the five factors that matter: foam density, pressure requirement, compatible equipment, cost and cleaning power. Quick comparison table Foam gun vs foam cannon at a glance Factor Foam gun Foam cannon Foam density Lighter, thinner Thick, clingy Pressure source Garden hose Pressure washer (100-160 bar) Equipment needed Hose only Pressure washer + lance Upfront cost Lower Higher (cannon + washer) Cleaning power Li...