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Happy Independence Day!
Everyone at Complete Power Wash wishes you and your family a safe and happy Independence Day.
As we celebrate this great American holiday, we thought it would be a great time to learn more about this pivotal period in our nation’s history AND enjoy some Independence Day Trivia. We hope you will take the time to learn a little more about our country’s legendary beginnings and then, if you’re in need of professional pressure washing services, contact us for the expert help we can provide.
Did You Know: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. The colonies and England had already been at odds for a year when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7th session in the Pennsylvania State House (today it is called Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the 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 led to the drafting of a statement presenting to the world the colonies’ case for independence. Members of the committee included John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The drafting of the actual document — The Declaration of Independence — was given to Jefferson.
On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the resolution for independence was adopted by 12 of the 13 colonies. The process of revision continued through all of July 3 and into the late afternoon of July 4, when the Declaration was officially adopted. Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. The tradition of it being a patriotic celebration became even more widespread after the War of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th an unpaid federal holiday. It became a paid federal holiday in 1938.
Independence Day Trivia
- Only John Hancock actually signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. All the others signed later.
- The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men from 13 colonies. Each could have been tried for treason had the revolution failed, losing their lives and their family property.
- The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. The youngest was Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin (70) of Pennsylvania. The lead author, Thomas Jefferson, was 33.
- The only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later served as President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
- The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal.
- The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. This was also the day that the Declaration of Independence was first read in public after people were summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell.
- The White House held its first 4th of July party in 1801.
- Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe all died on July 4th. Adams and Jefferson (both signed the Declaration) died on the same day within hours of each other in 1826.
- In 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the new nation. Today the population of the U.S.A. is 326 million.
- Fireworks are part of the tradition of celebrating this national holiday. More than 250 million pounds of fireworks will go up in smoke in 2018.
- Grilling food is also big on Independence Day. Approximately 150 million hot dogs are consumed on this day.
- Every 4th of July, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped (not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.
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If you would like to help cleaning up the outside of your home, contact the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. Our techs – using the softwash technique – are the exterior cleaning experts in Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.
A Clean Driveway & Patio Can Welcome Guests
A clean driveway and outdoor living space may be just what your home needs before you start your summer entertaining.
Our expert power wash technicians know the best way to help your home look just right for those guests that will soon be stopping by for a cookout or birthday party. As they drive up, a freshly washed driveway can make a home look almost new. And, of course the entertaining area should look like it was just added to the home. This will set the stage for a afternoon and evening with family and friends!
It doesn’t matter if your outdoor living space is hardscape patio, or a wood or composite deck, our techs are trained to bring it back to life and leave looking nearly new again. The combination of the softwash (low water pressure) technique and environmentally-safe detergents will have the space ready for your special summer gathering.
And just because your driveway and patio may be concrete and hardscape, don’t be fooled into thinking anyone can clean it with a power washer. Today’s machines, in the wrong hands, can scar even the hardest surfaces. And, once the damage is done, it is nearly impossible to make it look new again. Not to mention the mess an amateur can leave. Sometimes the mess left by a “do-it-yourselfer” can make the area look worse than before the first drop of water was sprayed.
And, while our pressure washing crew is on site, make sure the views from the patio are as sparking as the patio area. Often the techs are leaving the property as homeowners notice that their chimney and gutters now look even dirtier next to the clean outdoor space.
If you are interested in cleaning your driveway and/or outdoor living space, we’re happy to provide a free quote or schedule an appointment to come out and help make your home look new again. Just contact us here or call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301-842-2290.
Complete Power Wash services residents and businesses throughout the Tri-State area, including Hagerstown, Clean Spring, Boonsboro, Smithsburg and Funkstown in Maryland; Greencastle, Waynesboro and State Line in Pennsylvania; and Falling Waters and Martinsburg in West Virginia.
A Great Father’s Day Gift
We at Complete Power Wash salute all the dads on this Father’s Day weekend who take time to invest in the lives of their family members all year long.
We hope the day is a great one for all dads who take on the noble cause of being great fathers to their children and making the sacrifices that often come with being a dad.
The Father’s Day gift has become somewhat of a joke, with the punchline being an ugly tie or after shave, that is — and rightfully so in most cases — never used.
If you search for “Best Father’s Day Gifts 2018,” you will find suggestions like wireless headphones, shoes, skin care products, aviator sunglasses, etc… Now we’re not saying these would not be appreciated, but let’s think more practically. What if you gave dad the gift of “free time,” by hiring us to take care of cleaning up the outside of the family’s home. Take a look at the siding, the roof, the sidewalks, the fence, the deck. Are any of those covered in green or black that shouldn’t be covered in green or black (aka., mildew, mold or grime)? Are these the projects that your dad keeps talking about “getting done?”
If those were done, could you spend the day with dad at the park or riding bikes or fishing? He would probably enjoy spending an entire Sunday with family and not worrying about the pressure washing jobs that need to get done. With those being off his plate, he can enjoy the nice summer weather after enduring a long, cold winter and a long, wet spring. With that in mind, he probably wouldn’t even mind picking up part of the bill. It may not be something he would purchase for himself, but in the end, he would be happy for the help of cleaning up the house and having some precious time with those that matter most…his family.
If you would like to help your father clean up the outside of his house, contact the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash technique of low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents to clean vinyl siding, concrete surfaces, wood decks and fences, etc… at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.
Again, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia!
#HappyFathersDay
Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer Fun. Is Your Home Clean?
Memorial Day Starts the Summer Season with an Important Holiday to Honor Those Who Have Given Their Lives for Our Country.
Memorial Day weekend is here and so is the unofficial start of summer. Is your home clean and ready for the wave of fun — and possible flood of house guests to the Tri-state area? If the answer is “no,” then call us asap to get your roof, siding, walkways, gutters, pool deck and more ready.
Our technicians are busy helping your neighbors with their pressure washing needs, but we do have a few holes in the schedule. Our desire is make sure that when friends and family drive up to your home, they see a welcoming, inviting and tidy place that makes you proud.
Many people wait until the final push of school and/or work is in the past to begin thinking about summer activities. Right now, you have several weeks before the big sigh of relief from the hectic spring. Just think about how much more you will be able to relax knowing the house is in great shape and that you can truly let go and just enjoy the summer months with a freshly power-washed environment that you call home.
Our techs use the softwash technique to make sure that gentle detergents — and NOT high-pressure water flow — are what wash away the dirt, grime, mold, mildew, etc…, while protecting the vinyl, wood, concrete and other materials that need cleaning.
Contact us at the number below to schedule an appointment today.
Did You Know: Memorial Day is this Monday, May 28, 2018. The holiday originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of those who died in the war with flowers. By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions merged and Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans killed while in military service.
If you would like to help cleaning up the outside of your home, contact the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.
Happy Mother’s Day!
From all of us at Complete Power Wash, we wish every mom a Happy Mother’s Day!
We know how important moms are to every household and we want to take time to celebrate each and every mother on their special day. The hard work they put in to build homes should never be taken for granted. If you don’t know what to get your mom on Mother’s Day (a power wash of mom’s home should always be considered), at least take time to tell her how special she is and how much she means me to you.
Did You Know: The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905, the year her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Ann Jarvis had been a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War, and created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues. Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother by continuing the work she started and to set aside a day to honor all mothers, because she believed that they were “the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world.”
In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries, and it is now celebrated all over the world.
If you would like to help your mother clean up the outside of her house, contact the Complete Power Wash office in Hagerstown, MD. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash technique of low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents to clean vinyl siding, concrete surfaces, wood decks and fences, etc… at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.
Again, Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms in the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia!
Words from Satisfied Power Washing Clients
Testimonials from Satisfied Pressure Washing Customers are the Way We Measure the Success 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.
We are grateful that the customers below trusted us to do good work and then posted comments of satisfaction. We hope we will get the chance to serve you — the potential customer — and that we will do such good work that you feel compelled to go to our Facebook page and leave a nice comment.
“Amazing customer service. Hired Complete and crew for my relatives house wash and the results were amazing. Communication and customer service is key and they went above and beyond. Will definitely use them again.”
– Joe D.
“Tim is awesome…great customer service. I will definitely seek out his services again.”
– Jim C.
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. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash technique of low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents to clean vinyl siding, concrete surfaces, wood decks and fences, etc… at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.
A Great Idea for Your Tax Refund
Tax season is coming to an end and returns are ready to be spent. What will you spend your refund on in 2018?
Well April is here and you are either getting your tax information together because of the looming deadline or you are waiting for that refund to hit the mailbox or bank account. Now is the time to be thinking about a wise way to invest that “new-found” money.
Some will see it as a windfall for a shopping spree. And some will see it as a chance to invest in their home or family.
We think it would be wise to to clean up the outside of your home for beauty and the overall health of your home and family.
Is your roof stained? Is your siding or brick exterior a different color than when you moved into your home? If the answers are “yes,” your house is actually aging faster due to the build up of grime and algae? If the answers are “yes,” then you should seriously consider a professional pressure wash cleaning from the professionals at Complete Power Wash. Our softwash technique of low water pressure, combined with gentle detergents, is best for cleaning stained shingle roofs and all types of exterior siding.
Now, look beyond your roof and siding. How does your fence look? What condition is your deck, gutters, sidewalks, driveway. Are these dirty and covered in grime?
A thorough cleaning will not only make them shine, but remove the microbes that can cause airborne health issues for your family. Clean gutters will ensure that rain water flows away from your home, not down the walls and into it. It takes very little moisture for mold and mildew to take hold and then cause thousands of dollars in damage, not to mention
triggering health issues like asthma.
If you would like to spend your tax return on a professional power washing of your home, contact the Complete Power Wash. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown, MD and surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash technique — low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents — to clean every type of surface found at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or contact us online, just click here.
Irish Eyes are Smiling on Spring 2018
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy First Day of Spring!
We bet you don’t know much about how either of these spring celebrations came about. Well, here is some interesting information about the two significant days coming up this next week.
Did You Know?: Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), who is regarded as the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
Did You ALSO Know?: At the Spring equinox (March 21st), days are approximately 12 hours long with day length increasing as the season progresses. Spring refers to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Swedish meteorologists define the beginning of Spring as the first occasion on which the 
average daytime temperature exceeds zero degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days, thus the date varies with latitude and elevation. In Persian culture the first day of spring is the first day of the first month (called Farvardin) which begins on March 20th.
We encourage you to enjoy this season, but don’t forget about the need to take care of the projects around the house. Of course, we mean the having your windows professionally cleaned and all your power washing needs (house, pool deck, roof, gutters, driveways, etc…) that will need to be done soon after Spring officially comes in. However, our techs will give you another reason to celebrate when you let them make your home sparkle after a good exterior cleaning.
Complete Power Wash techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown, MD and surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use our softwash technique — low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents — to clean every type of surface found at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, just click here.
Come See Us at the 2018 Home Show
Complete Power Wash’s pressure washing experts want to chat with you at the 2018 HBA Home Show in Hagerstown.
The Tri-state area is officially closing in on the end of Winter, with Spring only a couple weeks away and The Washington County Home Builder’s Association (HBA) Home Show only one week away (March 10th and 11th).
Tim Fields and his team of powering washing experts will be in booth 56 to answer all of your questions about how they can help bring your home back to life after the long, dark days of the last four months. Now is the time to plan to clean up the siding, brick, gutters, walkways, roof, fence and whatever else is keeping your home from sparkling under the newly-rediscovered sunshine.
They will explain the differences between hiring a professional pressure washing company that uses experts who use the softwash technique, compared to someone who buys a power washer and starts undercutting the prices of the pros. More times than not, the results are not nearly as good and damage is done with the use of intense water pressure on residential materials.
The wildly-popular Home Show takes place Saturday, March 10th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday the 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in HCC’s ARCC building. Admission, as in years past, is just $2 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Officials are expecting about 6,000 people to attend the 2018 event.
If you can’t make it to the show and have questions about CPW’s pressure washing services, contact the Hagerstown, MD office by clicking here or calling 301-842-2290.
Happy President’s Day Weekend
Everyone at Complete Power Wash hopes you and your family have a happy and safe President’s Day weekend!
Did You Know?: Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the country’s first president. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of Washington and is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22 — Washington’s actual birth date — the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of Uniform Monday Holiday Act (1971), an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While some states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12th) and others, President’s Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents.
President’s Day Trivia (answers below)
1) What former president was on an African hunting trip when his enemy J. P. Morgan quipped: “Let every lion do his duty”?
2) What future president was the only U.S. senator from a Confederate state to remain in Congress after secession?
3) What president’s image graces a $100,000 bill?
4) What future U.S. president received the last rites of the Catholic Church after an infection following spinal surgery in 1954?
5) What war saw James Madison become the first U.S. president to command a military unit during his term in office?
6) What document did President Andrew Johnson want a copy of placed under his head upon his burial?
7) How many U.S. states are named after a president?
8) Who is the only president to have survived two assassination attempts by women?
9) What future president cheated on an eye exam to join the cavalry reserves in the 1930s?
10) What U.S. president installed solar panels on the White House roof?
Complete Power Wash techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown, MD and surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use our softwash technique — low water pressure combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents — to clean every type of surface found at homes and businesses in the region.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, just click here.
President’s Day Trivia Answers
1) Theodore Roosevelt
2) Andrew Jackson
3) Woodrow Wilson
4) John F. Kennedy
5) The War of 1812
6) The U.S. Constitution
7) One
8) Gerald Ford
9) Ronald Reagan
10) Jimmy Carter
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.