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Last reviewed May 18, 2026
TL;DR Garden-hose-fed foam gun with a 3/4" GHT fitting and plastic body. Amazon verified purchasers describe output as "about as good as you can get with a regular hose" — visible foam for a garden-hose gun, not pressure-washer density. Lifetime warranty; one top reviewer notes a trigger leak in the non-foam mode. Health 9.5 (hardware, no chemical exposure).
What it is and how it performs
A garden-hose-fed multi-ratio foam gun with standard 3/4" GHT thread, plastic body, and a quick-set dilution dial covering 1–12 oz per gallon. Gilmour markets it for cleaning, degreasing, and disinfecting across household and outdoor use — car washing is one application. Output at residential water pressure produces visible foam; reviewers who switched from a pressure-washer-plus-cannon setup report satisfaction with the simplified single-hose workflow. A fan spray deflector is included.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
Best for home owners and car enthusiasts who want thicker foam than a hose-end sprayer without a pressure washer. Skip it if you own a pressure washer — a foam cannon produces measurably denser foam at the same price point. The garden-hose subtype ceiling is physics, not a product defect.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Gilmour Foamaster II work for car washing?▾
Yes — it connects to a standard garden hose and mixes soap at a selectable ratio (1–12 oz per gallon). Reviewers specifically use it with car wash shampoos including Chemical Guys and Meguiar's Gold Class. It produces foamier output than a plain hose-end sprayer, though lighter than a pressure-washer foam cannon.
How does the ratio dial work?▾
The quick-set dial selects how much concentrated soap is mixed into each gallon of water passing through the unit — settings range from 1 oz/gal (light dilution) to 12 oz/gal (heavy concentration). The listing states the device uses 4 oz of chemical per gallon at a default setting.
Will this fit my garden hose?▾
The Foamaster II uses a standard 3/4" garden-hose thread (GHT) and attaches to most standard US garden hoses. The listing confirms compatibility with 'most standard garden hoses.'
Is this better than a pressure-washer foam cannon?▾
No — a pressure-washer foam cannon produces significantly denser foam at high pressure. The Foamaster II is a garden-hose-fed sprayer; foam output is limited by the ~40–60 PSI of residential water pressure. It is a step up from a soap-mixed hose-end sprayer, but physics separates it from pressure-washer output.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Gilmour, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Uses 4 ounce of chemicals per gallon of water
- •Chemical resistance
- •Accurately mixes and sprays foaming chemicals
- •Fan spray deflector included
- •quick set dial selects mixing ratio or mixing off setting
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Manufacturer specifications
- Brand
- Gilmour
- Tank Volume
- 32 Fluid Ounces
- Color
- White/Red/Black
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Cleaning
- Material
- Plastic
- Brand Name
- Gilmour
- Included Components
- 1 x Gilmour Cleaning Sprayer Foamaster
- Model Name
- Foamaster II
- Model Number
- 895064-1001
- Manufacturer Warranty Description
- Lifetime
- UPC
- 034411195031
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00034411195031
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Top Amazon review
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BUY THIS ONE!
I purchased this to wash my 2018 Sierra truck and it works great! Let me start by telling you my previous method. I was using a Sun Joe 2030 psi pressure washer with a foam canon. The cons for myself were having to move around the pressure washer, garden hose, power cord, and pressure hose (20 ft.) around a large truck. A 50 ft. hose would have solved those issues, but I didn’t want so spend an additional $70+ for that. However the biggest inconvenience was having to rinse the suds off, it seemed like way too much effort than was necessary to do. So this is why I wanted a foam gun instead. There are 5 settings for the amount of soap used A through E. E being the max will drench your vehicle with tons of suds, the downside is you’ll be out of soap very quickly! I found C to be the best for a large truck. I was able spray a coat of suds on one side and continue to spray as I used a wash mit. I washed my entire truck and had a little under a 1/4 of soap left. Detaching the bottle and using the pistol grip to rinse is awesome! It’s not a fan spread type, but more like a blast of water. You can quickly rinse the entire vehicle while removing any bug spots you missed. The quality of this product is good, the plastic used seems pretty durable. As long as your not tossing it around your driveway like a garden hose, this should last for a long time. If you’re looking for an alternative to a pressure washer, this is the way to go!