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Learn why Complete Power Wash is your best option for professional exterior cleaning of Tri-state area homes and businesses.
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
We at Complete Power Wash hope you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. We hope it is the beginning to a more normal part of 2020. We know this time can be a hectic time of year. It’s a great time to make a pressure washing appointment before the holidays — and cold weather — arrive. We still have openings on our books for roof, siding, fence and brick/concrete cleaning at residences and businesses.
Labor Day
Interesting Facts About Labor Day: Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate workers. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty U.S. states officially celebrated Labor Day.
The holiday honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Labor Day is on September 7th this year in the U.S. Canada’s Labour Day is also celebrated on the first Monday of September. More than 80 countries celebrate International Workers’ Day on May 1 – the ancient European holiday of May Day – and several countries have chosen their own dates for Labour Day.
Labor Day Quotes
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” – Aristotle
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” – Thomas Edison
“Without labor nothing prospers.” – Sophocles
“Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work.” – Booker T.
Complete Power Wash for Fall Pressure Washing
If you would like to talk to us about a pressure washing job, contact us at the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. You can also call us at 301-842-2290 or email sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Happy Labor Day!
As Summer Ends, the School Year Begins
As the summer season winds down, the school year begins in the greater Hagerstown, MD area.
As summer ends, the back-to-school rush is starting, well at least in a strange kind of way, because of COVID-19. Nonetheless, it will be a busier season with restrictions easing; classroom and online learning beginning; and the general business of fall in the Tri-state area. Parents are ready for a break, but probably not ready for fewer daylight hours and the coming end of the calendar year. We at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown want to 
try and help. First, here are some links to planning for a return to school and having fun in fall, while still playing it safe.
Secondly, we want to remind you of our cleaning services, because we know you don’t need one more thing on your to-do list. Contact us now and schedule a pressure washing appointment with us, a professional cleaning company. We pressure wash — or softwash — just about anything around the house. And, we do it the right way, because no one wants damage or a worse looking house after paying for an exterior cleaning. Our techs are experts in the softwash technique, which is the combination of gentle water pressure and the right cleaning detergents. These environmentally-friendly cleaning agents will not harm your home or your landscaping.
Just imagine how beautiful your house will look after the Complete Power Wash techs finish cleaning. Many homeowners don’t even realize how dull their house looks, until they see the finished product. Many homeowners never pay close attention, because mold, mildew and grime build up gradually. They can’t even see the change from when they moved in years ago. Most of our customers love to walk across the street and look back in amazement after the cleaning.
Our Pressure Washing Services
Complete Power Wash techs are the local pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning.
You will love the way your home looks after our house washing service. We will get to the root of the problems that cause the growth in the first place. That problem is usually a moisture-induced fungus that needs to be neutralized through such a cleaning process. The result is a clean house now and one that will stay cleaner for much longer than a typical cleaning.
Our roof cleaning service is very popular, especially for those that don’t like heights. If trees provide shade for your roof, they likely provide dirt and grime on the shingles. We will softwash the roofing materials to bring back beauty and life, which can be shortened by the elements breaking down 
shingles. The damaging black streaks will be gone. The uneven coloring will be even again. And yes, you will think you just paid for a new roof – at a fraction of the cost.
Once the home’s siding and roof are clean, hardscape surfaces, which didn’t look so bad at first, now show their ugly side. We can safely pressure wash sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches, decks, fences and just about anything else that can get dirty. And if your property is marred by graffiti, we can remove it. Studies show that removing such destruction, leads to fewer incidents.
Complete Power Wash for Your Pressure Washing Needs
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here. Our email address is sandy@completepowerwash.com. Click here to see a gallery of our pressure washing work or to read reviews.
Complete Power Wash pressure washes homes and businesses throughout the Tri-State area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This includes (in Maryland) Clear Spring, Hagerstown, Hancock, Funkstown, Williamsport, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg, Myersville, Brunswick, Boonsboro, Keedysville, Middletown, and Burkittsville. In West Virginia we serve the communities of Falling Waters, Marlowe, Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, Hedgesville and Shepherdstown. In Pennsylvania, we serve State Line, Greencastle and Waynesboro residents and businesses.
Testimonies from Happy Pressure Washing Customers
Pressure washing reviews from our satisfied customers tells the story of our business.
Many people think that as long as you are receiving a fair wage for your service, that is enough. When it comes to paying the bills, that is technically true. However, when you care about the customer AND exceeding their pressure washing expectations, there is another level we reach for as service professionals at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD.
We are grateful that the customers listed below trusted us to do good work and then let us know we achieved our goal. Our technicians hope for the chance to serve you — the potential customer — and that you will feel the same way. We also hope you feel compelled to go to our Facebook page and leave a nice comment. You can find additional reviews by clicking here.
Pressure Washing Testimonials
“Complete Power Wash is a professional, experienced, and trustworthy company. Tim and his staff are very informative, knowledgeable and guarantee 100% satisfaction. Look no further than Complete Power Wash for your next exterior cleaning service!” – Jake A..
“The crew from Complete Power Wash did an excellent job on our roof and siding. So nice to come home to a clean house! Great people to work with!” – Barry M.
“They did an awesome job cleaning my entire townhouse! I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again in the future!” – Regina C., Hagerstown, MD
Our Pressure Washing Services
Complete Power Wash techs are the local pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. Softwash is the safest way to pressure wash.
This is important when the surface could be damaged, because strong water pressure and the wrong nozzle are the wrong combination. This is often the problem with residential equipment and inexperienced operators.
To see a gallery of our pressure washing work, click here.
Contact Us For a Pressure Washing Appointment
If you would like to experience the kind of pressure washing service that these customers enjoyed, contact the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. Contact us here or call us at 301.842.220. Our email address is sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Click here to see a gallery of our pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area, and most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV. They are also experts in industrial power washing.
August is National Family Fun Month
Celebrate National Family Fun Month by enjoying your family while we pressure wash your Hagerstown, MD-area home.
We enjoy fun as much as anyone in the Tri-state area.We also enjoy our work, because changing a house from dirty to clean is what gets us up and moving every day. There is only one thing we like more. We like pressure washing homes when we know that homeowners are having a good time, as we restore their home to its former glory!
We want to do that for you while you’re out celebrating National Family Fun Month in August. Below are a list of great ideas to do before we say “hello” to school and “goodbye” to long summer days.
To celebrate, you may want to :
- Order pizza and watch a movie in the backyard
- Go camping
- Take a vacation or day trip
- Go out for ice cream
- Enjoy a backyard campfire
- Family bike ride
- Visit the closest zoo
- Go fishing
- More
Click here to read another web page that lists all the fun things to do in Western Maryland.
Complete Power Wash’s Cleaning Services
What is it that is taking the shine away from your home? Is it black streaks on the roof? Is it green algae on one or more exterior walls? Are your walkways and deck boards a color that’s nearly indescribable?
We can take care of those issues and more with our Softwash method of safe cleaning detergents and gentle water pressure. Our services include washing houses, roofs and deck and patio cleaning. Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Click here to see our gallery of our pressure washing work. We serve the greater Hagerstown, MD area and most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros also pressure wash residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Contact us here, call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301.842.220 or email us at sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Pressure Washing Testimonial
“They did an awesome job cleaning my entire townhouse! I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again in the future!” – Regina C., Hagerstown, MD
Hiring a Pressure Washing Company vs. an Amateur
There are many reasons to hire a professional pressure washing company like Complete Power Wash.
This is the time of year that many homeowners are completing household projects. Some think that power washing their home under the summer sun is a great idea. Many find out that they are wrong. Other people hire Complete Power Wash, because we are a professional pressure washing company. Many of those same people hire us again in the future, because they know it is worth the investment in having a clean, healthy home.
Keep reading to discover the pros of hiring Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD, as opposed to the alternatives.
The Good of Hiring a Professional Pressure Washing Company
Our techs use and know how to operate professional pressure washing equipment. Various building materials need to be cleaned the right way. An inexperienced tech or a homeowner wanting to save money may THINK they know how to clean. However, this can lead to damage that will cost a lot more than hiring a professional pressure washing company. Blasting into siding, wood, brick and concrete are real possibilities when amateurs work with high-pressure tools. Just consider how much money you WON’T save if you have to replace portions of siding or deck boards.
Safety
Safety is another BIG reason to hire a Complete Power Wash tech. Ladders, water pressure and wet surfaces can be a dangerous combination. Our techs take the precautions. If our tech gets hurt, we will take care of our employee. If a homeowner or an uninsured novice gets hurt, it’s a different story. Pain, suffering and being out of work will cost a lot more than hiring us to wash your Hagerstown-area home. Click here to read more about pressure washing injuries.
NOTE: Beware of the novice who bought a pressure washing unit and the ink is still wet on his business cards. He – or she – may undercut the professional’s price, but property damage and lawsuits are not ways to pinch pennies.
Softwash
Pressure washing isn’t about power washing. If you’ve heard the phrase, “Less is more,” it applies here.
Our techs are trained on the best way to clean every surface. It is rare to use intense water pressure to clean a home’s exterior. We use the softwash technique to combine the right pressure and the right gentle detergent to get the best result. These detergents are gentle on your home and on your landscaping. Most people think you have to blast away away algae, dirt, grime, stains and other elements that make your property ugly. This is not true and should be a red flag about those knocking on your door with a “sudden opening in the schedule.”
Results
You want your house looking better than before the pressure washing work was done. Certainly no one wants damage to their home and everyone wants great results. Otherwise, why spend time and money on the job in the first place?
Pressure washing is a messy job. Professional pressure washing techs know how to clean and clean up a property to leave it looking spotless. A clean home and few water puddles should be the expectation. DIY pressure washers and fly-by-night novices are often dumbfounded when dirt and grime are just moved, instead of REmoved.
The Bad and The Ugly of NOT Hiring a Professional
Perhaps the best argument to hire a professional cleaning company are the top ways an amateur can cause more harm than good. Getting water inside the exterior walls can lead to mold, mildew and other harmful elements, which can cause health hazards. Broken windows, gouged wood, chipped paint, and scarred walkways and driveways round out the top “bad outcomes” from pressure washing equipment in the wrong hands.
Contact Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD
Contact us here, call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301.842.220 or email us at sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Click here to see a gallery of our pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. We also serve most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Getting Ready to Celebrate America’s Birthday
Happy birthday America! We at Complete Power Wash wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.
The July 4th celebrations of 2020 might be some of the strangest in recent history. The events of the first half of this year have left some people angry toward our nation. Others are emboldened in their love of country. The rest of the people are simply 
focused of staying healthy, hoping things get better. But there will be celebrations, because this marks the 242nd year of independence from Britain. We’ve collected some interesting facts about this holiday and our great country. Keep reading to learn more about the United States of America.
Pressure Washing Before July 4th Celebrations
Is your greater Hagerstown, MD-area home clean and ready for friends, family and fireworks? If not, contact us (online or call 301-842-2290) right away. We can’t promise a spot on our schedule, because this is our busy season. However, we will do our best to fit you in prior to the fourth or schedule you as soon as possible.
Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs expertly wash houses, roofs and do deck and patio cleaning. They are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Our techs use the softwash technique, because it is the safest pressure washing method. Softwash is the combination of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents.
How Independence Came to Be
For years, the colonies and England had been at odds when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia. In the June 7, 1776 session in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution. These are his now-famous words:
“Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”
These words lead to the drafting of a statement presenting to the world the colonies’ case for independence. That lead Thomas Jefferson to draft The Declaration of Independence.
The facts below add the historical mystique of America’s early years.
Interesting Facts About America’s Birthday & Early Years
- The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men, eight of which were British.
- The oldest signer of the document was 70-year-old Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania.
- The first reading of the Declaration of Independence was in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. The public was summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell.
- Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on July 4th.
- Adams was the first president to live in the White House, when it opened in 1800.
- Abraham Lincoln is America’s tallest president, at six feet, four inches. James Madison was our shortest president, standing just five feet, four inches.
- The original Capital of the United States was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
- Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase was the first face on the one dollar bill.
- The Secret Service was created on the day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. However, it wasn’t the role of the agency to protect the president until 1901. It was created to track down counterfeiters.
#Happy4thofJuly
Now Booking June Pressure Washing Appointments
June is here and our schedule is starting to book up. Contact us right away if you want your home or business cleaned before the Independence Day holiday.
June is here and summer will soon officially begin. It has been a strange year, but we have high hopes that summer will be the gateway to normal life. In many places, pools, parks and restaurants are open, because the corona virus restrictions have been eased by officials. Prior to the start of summer (June 21), there are a few other celebration days. Sunday, June 14th is Flag Day and seven days later well celebrate dads. Father’s Day on June 21st is a great time to buy dad a great gift or to enjoy a fun activity with him.
Now, the questions is, is your home ready to be seen by the masses returning to public life?
Father’s Day Quotes
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano
“My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland
“One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” – George Herbert
While you’re celebrating dad and enjoying the warmer weather, we will be cleaning homes in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. Our techs are the local pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. We also clean driveways, chimneys, gutters and remove graffiti.
Our techs use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. If your home is dirty — covered in black and green stains — call us to make it beautiful before family and friends arrive for summer gatherings.
June is National Men’s Health Month
We encourage dads to enjoy themselves on Father’s Day, but then make some changes the rest of the month…and the rest of the year. Simple changes in activity and diet can make a major life impact. Of course, we know there are some who are eating right and exercising. It seems like the recent COVID-19 restrictions have either encouraged good habits or bad habits, when it comes to nutrition and physical activity.
With the new year’s resolutions now six months behind and in front of us, we hope this will be a time to start over again for your health. We think it’s a great idea to be smart about what we eat and to keep moving. Click on this link if you want more details about the top 10 things you can do to lead a healthier life.
Click or Call for Pressure Washing
Call 301.842.2290 or contact us today for a free pressure washing estimate.
Click here to see a gallery of our pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area.
We also serve most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!
We at Complete Power Wash hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and we hope it means the start of a return to normal life.
The upcoming holiday is about remembering. It’s about remembering those who have served, because some of those gave all so many could live free and pursue happiness. It will also be about remembering when things were different in our world. The COVID-19 virus has caused illness, death, anxiety and an incredible disruption in all areas of life. This will certainly be a Memorial Day to remember. The usual pageantry of parades, ceremonies 
and large gatherings of loved ones will be muted, at best. However, it might be the start of people leaving their quarantine situations, as restaurants and shops re-open and re-engage their customers.
We encourage people to move forward, while being wise and adhering to the restrictions that keep everyone safe. If you’re sick, stay home and get well. If you’re going out, where a mask in public places and keep a six-foot buffer from others. Wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your face.
Memorial Day Facts
Did You Know: Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2020. The holiday began after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans established it. It was originally called Decoration Day, because the citizens were encouraged to decorate the graves of those who died in the war. By the 20th Century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions merged and Memorial Day honored all Americans killed while in military service.
Read more about the Memorial Day holiday by clicking here.
From everyone at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD, we say “thank you” for all who have served to protect and defend our nation.
Why Complete Power Wash?
Our techs are the local pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Our techs use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. Softwash is the safest way to pressure wash.
To see a gallery of our pressure washing work, click here.
Contact Us for Your Pressure Washing Needs
Contact us here, call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301.842.220 or email us at sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Pressure Washing During COVID-19 Outbreak
Complete Power Wash is available to clean your home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Complete Power Wash is open for business during the pandemic, with a few notable changes. While the world is starting to awaken after two months of lock down, our pressure washing techs are already working. They understand it is and will be a sensitive time for a while. The fears of catching COVID-19 (corona virus) are real and they are taking the following steps to mitigate any real risk. These steps will make sure you and your home are safe, because they want you as a customer for life!
Our techs are working in accordance with Maryland issued CORVID19-04 and other local directives. Here are some of the added steps we are taking to protect you, our clients and our staff members.
We offer a totally contact-free experience, because we understand these are different times. Your estimate will be performed based on digital images downloaded from satellite feeds. If needed, we may ask for a picture or two from the customer. Any discussions required to determine the scope of work needed will be performed over the phone or by email. You will then have 30 days to let CPW know if there is an issue with the cleaning. We will happily return and re-treat the area in question.
Credit Card payment, as always, can be accepted. Customers paying with a check can leave the payment at an agreed upon place on the property. The CPW professional will secure it on the day of service.
The CPW staff is receiving continuing training in the proper use of our EPA-approved detergents. Our techs are issued appropriate safety gear for their protection.
CDC/EPA Disinfectants
The main soap solution for “softwashing” your property is made with Sodium Hypochlorite, the primary ingredient in Clorox (Bleach). We also (upon request) can disinfect with Quaternary Ammonium. Both are listed by the CDC and EPA as disinfectant against SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus/covid-19). We can use these disinfectants on virtually any service that can get wet. These areas include grocery stores, restrooms, playground equipment, medical offices, schools, etc….
Contact Us for “Softwash” Pressure Washing
Call 301.842.2290 or contact us today for a free estimate.
Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs are experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Our techs use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. Softwash is the safest way to pressure wash.
Click here. to see a gallery of our pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. We also serve most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Pressure Washing Testimonial
“They did an awesome job cleaning my entire townhouse! I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again in the future!” – Regina C
Clean Gutters Equal a Healthy Home
Clean gutters are crucial for keeping water and harmful elements away from your home.
April showers mean May flowers.
This adage is true, even though clean gutters are not mentioned in the equation. However, add in clogged gutters and it changes, because the water can’t flow away from the house. Now, instead of May flowers, April showers brings mold, mildew, rotting wood, cracked foundations, etc….
Most people in the Greater Hagerstown, MD area likely never think about their gutters. Many may hear the rain on the roof. Most never think about the amount of water running into the gutter system. They don’t think about it, that is, until the water flows over the gutters and down the walls.
However, they will think about it once fungus starts growing and causing other issues, because that’s what misplaced water does so well.
Possible Health Problems
The professionals at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD know how important it is to keep gutters clean. They know that clean gutters are gutters functioning at a high level. This is why they offer gutter cleaning as part of their service. And they take pride in making sure they work correctly, while being a beautiful frame to the house’s physical appearance.
“The crew that performed the work were very professional…. All the downspouts were restored to their former state. I’m very pleased with the results and it was exactly as described to me by Sandy (of Complete Power Wash).” – Leonard T.
They are the pressure washing experts that know that mildew and other fungi can cause health risks. These risks include severe allergies, that can result in respiratory distress. Among the worst problems can be the triggering of an asthma attack in someone afflicted with the condition. For most, it is simply the need to get relief from an inhaler. Severe asthma cases can cause hospitalization or even death. It’s not worth the risk.
Clean Gutters by Complete Power Wash
In addition to health concerns, misdirected rain water can damage your home’s structure. The fascia wood behind the gutters can rot. The house’s exterior walls can be damaged. And, if the water continues to pool around the base of the house, the foundation can be compromised. Foundation damage can be VERY costly, because it compromises the integrity of the entire dwelling.
Complete Power Wash‘s techs will make sure the gutters are clean inside and out. Many homeowners are amazed by the house’s transformation, since the gutters frame the home. And if your home is going on the market, you can bet prospective buyers will notice. It could be the difference in the first impression from the curb. Buyers want to “wowed” by what they see. As a seller, you want them to fall in love with your house.
For more information on the importance of clean gutters, click here for an article from another trusted source.
Contact Us for Pressure Washing & Gutter Cleaning
Call us at 301.842.2290 or contact us online today for a free estimate.
Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs are experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Our techs use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. Softwash is the safest way to pressure wash.
Click here. to see a gallery of our pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. We also serve most of Frederick County, MD. Our pros clean residences and businesses in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Complete Power Wash is a professional pressure washing company in Hagerstown, MD. The CPW techs clean the exteriors of homes, businesses and churches in Western Maryland’s Tri-state area. That area includes parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Frederick County, MD. The techs use the softwash cleaning method, the safest pressure washing technique.