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Celebrating Labor this Labor Day
Everyone at Complete Power Wash hopes you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and the start of the busy Autumn season. We know this makes some people sad (students), while other people (parents and those who hate the heat) have been anticipating this time of year for months. No matter your perspective, the Complete Power Wash staff members hope it was a great Summer and hope the Fall is even better.
Complete‘s pressure washing techs love the fall season. It’s a great time to clean the siding of houses, sidewalks, decks, roofs and more. Other things they love are trivia questions and great feedback about their work, because it is a labor love. Below are some great facts about the Labor Day holiday and comments from satisfied pressure washing customers.
Most people know that Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It used to be the last hurrah before the school year started. However, many might not know it honors the American labor movement. This movement brought strength, prosperity and well-being to the country as it was booming in the late 19th Century.
This year’s Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 5th.
Trivia Facts About Labor Day

Quotes About Labor Day
“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” – Émile Zola“The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it”. – Wayne Gretzky“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison“Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work.” – Booker T. Washington
Nice Words About Complete Power Wash’s Labor
We love to hear great feedback about our work. It makes us feel good, because we know that we have met and exceeded expectations. Here are a few words from Sandra.
“They are on time and courteous and professional at there job and have always done a five-star job. The house always looks like new. We have used them before and will surely use them again.”– Sandra N.
Contact CPW for Pressure Washing Services
To schedule Complete‘s cleaning techs for a pressure washing appointment, call the Hagerstown, MD office (301-842-2290) or by clicking here. CPW techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Complete Power Wash pressure washing techs are experts in roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. They use the softwash cleaning technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. This is safe and effective!
Click here to see a gallery of CPW‘s pressure washing work in the greater Hagerstown, MD area,

Celebrate National Family Fun Month
August is National Family Fun Month. You enjoy your family while we pressure wash your Hagerstown, MD-area home.
Many of the local schools get back in the classroom this week. That’s not exactly the best way to start a post about National Family Fun Month. However, there are plenty of fun ways to close out the summer even when school districts insist on on back-to-school activities being during the hottest month of the year. It might be hard to take an extended trip, but there are plenty of weekend and evening hours to enjoy family time.
The staff at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD enjoy fun as much as anyone in the Tri-state area. They also enjoy their work, because transforming a house from dirty to clean is what gets them up and going every day. There is only one thing they like more than just cleaning properties. They like pressure washing homes when they know homeowners are having a good time! It only adds to the enjoyment when they know the family’s fun day will be capped off when they see their home restored to it’s former beauty.
Below are a list of great ideas to do before families say “goodbye” to the long summer days of 2022.
To celebrate, you may want to :
- Watch a movie in the backyard
- Take an overnight camping trip to a local campground
- Take a day trip to nearby town or city
- Go out for ice cream
- A picnic and play games in a local park
Enjoy a backyard campfire
- Take a 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 or green streaks on the roof? Is it algae on one or more exterior walls? Are the walkways and deck boards a color that’s nearly indescribable?
The CPW techs can take care of those issues and more with our Softwash method of safe cleaning detergents and gentle water pressure. Complete Power Wash services include washing houses, roofs and deck and patio cleaning. CPW pressure washing techs are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing. Click here to see CPW‘s gallery of pressure washing work. The tech’s serve the greater Hagerstown, MD area and most of Frederick County, MD. They residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
Contact the Complete Power Wash office here or call 301.842.220. You can also email sandy@completepowerwash.com.
Pressure Washing Testimonials
“Outstanding from initial call to completed service. The best service business experience I have ever had.” – Brian S.
“Great job! Professional service. The house looks brand new.” – Terry M.
“These guys absolutely rock! Top notch work, excellent communication, and friendly too. Thank you for everything!” – Stanley H.

CPW Pressure Washes Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings get dirty and ugly and reflect on a company’s image.
Businesses have reputations. Those reputations are built on image and customer relations. Much of that image is found in the physical location the company calls home. An online business has to make sure everything looks good and works on its website and a bricks-and-mortar business has to make sure the façade is clean and inviting.
Clean bricks, walkways, signs and windows are the perfect way to invite new customers into your showroom. People make judgements in fewer than three seconds. Make sure they want to come in and have a great experience from the fourth second forward. Existing customers also like to enter through a clean entrance.
“If you don’t have time for your current customers, your current customers won’t have time for you.” — Brian Fanzo
Softwash Cleans Your Commercial Building Safely
Most people think the best way to clean through pressure washing is to use high-powered water pressure and blast away the dirt and grime. While this can work, it will often blast away part of the surface too. This can be costly, because replacing building materials is never cheap.
Softwash is the technique of using “just the right water pressure,” combined with gentle, environmentally-friendly detergents. These detergents are used to weaken the grip of dirt, mold, mildew and other natural elements. Once the detergent takes affect, the technician can gently wash away the grime.
The most-costly pressure washing damage is done by inexperienced technicians. Common mistakes in the pressure-washing world include the scarring of wood, concrete and siding. Commercial pressure washing equipment and personal use machines have enough power to blast into the hardest of building materials, not to mention flesh and bone. Once lines are carved into driveways, bricks, fences, etc…, a building professional will likely have to fix the damage.
Contact CPW to Pressure Wash Your Business’ Office or Storefront
If you would like to schedule the Complete Power Wash cleaning experts to clean your business location, click here. If you prefer to talk to a CPW staff member, call the Hagerstown office at 301-842-2290. The CPW techs serve the greater Hagerstown area and most of Frederick County, MD. They also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV. The Complete techs also do roof cleaning and graffiti removal.
“Very professional, prompt, and thorough. I didn’t realize how dirty our house, roof, and sidewalk were until Complete Power Wash cleaned them all!” – Jennifer H., Hagerstown, MD (5-star review)

Happy Independence Day from Complete Power Wash!
Everyone at Complete Power Wash wishes you a happy Independence Day.
July 4th is more than just a day off for workers and an opportunity to grill out and watch fireworks. This great American holiday cemented the freedom for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” that is still the hallmark of the United States of America. Below is a short history lesson and some interesting trivia about the Independence Day holiday.
CPW Can Help with All Your Pressure Washing Needs
Complete Power Wash techs are the Hagerstown, MD-area cleaning experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They also clean driveways, chimneys, gutters and remove graffiti.
The CPW staff uses the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. If your home is dirty — covered in black and green stains or the grime built up from years of neglect — call Complete Power Wash. Call soon to make sure your home is beautiful before family and friends arrive for summer gatherings.
The Foundation of the Independence Day Celebration
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.
Contact Complete Power Wash to Schedule a Cleaning
Call 301.842.2290 or contact the CPW office today for a free pressure washing estimate. Click here to see images of the tech’s pressure washing work. They serve the greater Hagerstown area and most of Frederick County, MD. These cleaning pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.

Mulch is Culprit for Black Dots on Your House
Shotgun Fungus is among the toughest challenges for homeowners and pressure washing companies.
Homeowners love to add mulch to flower beds this time of year. It makes the house look great. But beware, because not all mulch is the same. Pressure washing techs can clean nearly every tough stain on a house, sidewalk, roof, fence, etc…. One of the toughest stains to clean are the little black dots that show up days or weeks after mulch is put down. If you’ve seen these on your home, you’ve likely tried scraping them off with a fingernail until your fingers hurt. And finally, just short of tearing off a nail, gave up in frustration. The best advice is to prevent the fungus from attaching and then spreading.
What Are These Black Dots?
“Shotgun” fungus — also known as Artillery Fungus — originates in mulch. Its name is from the Greek word for “spear thrower,” because of how the black spores are propelled from the ground onto the siding. The spores can launch up to 20 feet high. They will stick to any surface. The spores aren’t harmful, but are extremely difficult to remove.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to know which mulch is affected. It’s a common misconception that more expensive mulch will be fungus free, or that cheap mulch is more prone to having the fungus. Artillery fungus can infect any organic mulch, and under the right conditions, it will flourish and create a pesky problem. Artillery fungus thrives in cool, moist, shady areas. If you have the telltale black dots on your home, you will notice that they are located above mulched areas where the fungus has shot their spores. In Maryland, the fungus is actively shooting spores for approximately two weeks each year.
Inspection is Better than Cleaning
The obvious solution is found in the wise saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When adding mulch, routinely inspect your home’s exterior after putting it down. As soon as you see the black dots, remove it immediately. After that, you can replace it; remove it and allow it to “season” and put it back; and/or add mushroom compost to the mulch. None of these options has a complete guarantee, but the compost has been shown greatly reduce the fungus’ action.
Contact Complete Power Wash for Pressure Washing in the Hagerstown, MD area
Call 301.842.2290 or contact the CPW office today for a free pressure washing estimate. Click here to see images of the tech’s pressure washing work. They serve the greater Hagerstown area and most of Frederick County, MD. These cleaning pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.
CPW has the area’s top pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. They also clean driveways, chimneys, gutters, church steeples and even remove graffiti.
The CPW staff uses the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. If your home is dirty — covered in black and green stains or the grime built up from years of neglect — call Complete Power Wash. Call soon to make sure your home is beautiful before family and friends arrive for summer gatherings.

June Pressure Washing for Summer Fun
June is here, bringing summer fun to your home and yard.
June is here and summer has unofficially begun. Pools are open, schools are closed and many families are on the road to a vacation. Prior to the official start of summer (June 21st), there are a few other celebrations to honor your country and your dad. Tuesday, June 14th is Flag Day and five days later dads will be honored. Father’s Day on June 19th is a great time to buy dad a great gift or to enjoy a fun activity with him. These links should provide some ideas to make dad feel special on his day.
The staff at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD wishes all the dads a great Father’s Day!
June is also National Safety Month. Make sure dad remains injury-free by hiring a professional pressure washing company to clean the house and property. Residential cleaning units have the power to cut through skin and bone. Feet are often the victim, as operators are generally spraying down while cleaning sidewalks, driveways, decks and patios. If you think this an exaggeration, just look at some of the comments below. These were straight from a chat forum entitled, “Pressure Washers, anyone have an accident?”
“I once sprayed my foot by accident. At the emergency room they told me they see three or four pressure washer accident victims a week. The surgeon said, ‘I can’t believe you didn’t do more damage than that.’ I must also add that this was a pretty powerful machine; it’s 4000 PSI and I had it locked on full throttle.”
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“I went to start one (pressure washing machine) and put my hand on the exhaust for leverage. It had been running just a couple minutes before. I heard it sizzle before I felt it. That hurt!”
The History of Father’s Day
Father’s Day first came to be on June 19, 1910, according to this History.com article. That was two years after a West Virginia church celebrated the fathers lost in a coal mining accident. This is considered the event that lead to the holiday now know as Father’s Day, celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. It wasn’t until 1972 that it became a recognized holiday by the Federal Government. This was 58 years after Mother’s Day was made a Federal holiday.
Father’s Day Quotes
“Being a dad isn’t easy…but when somebody does it right, it reminds the rest of us what a world-changing difference a good dad can make.“ – Andrew Blackburn
“No matter how small you were, when Dad said, ‘love you,’ you’d feel bigger than the sky.” – Melvina Young
“The best gift a man can give to the world is to be a good father.” – Renee Daniels
While you’re celebrating dad and enjoying the warmer weather, the CPW cleaning techs will be cleaning homes in the greater Hagerstown, MD area. They are the local pressure washing experts in house washing, roof cleaning and deck and patio cleaning. Those techs also clean driveways, chimneys, gutters and remove graffiti.
The CPW staff uses the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. If your home is dirty — covered in black and green stains or the grime built up from years of neglect — call Complete Power Wash. Call soon to make sure your home is beautiful before family and friends arrive for summer gatherings.
Contact CPW for Your Pressure Washing Appointment
Call 301.842.2290 or contact the CPW office today for a free pressure washing estimate. Click here to see images of the tech’s pressure washing work. They serve the greater Hagerstown area and most of Frederick County, MD. These cleaning pros also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV.

Memorial Day and the Summer Kickoff
The Complete Power Wash staff members hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and the vacation and staycation season.
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday is about remembering and about moving into the fun summer season. It’s about remembering those who have served, because some of those gave all so many could live free and pursue happiness. CPW encourages everyone to pay their respects at a local Memorial Day event and learn a little more about this special day. Below are a few facts about it and a link to an article about Memorial Day.
Some will start their summer vacations this weekend, while many others will travel at some point before the school year kicks off in late August. If you haven’t made plans yet, here is an article on the best places to vacation on the East Coast. For the more adventurous, here is a link to the best places to visit in the U.S. If you are less adventurous — or pinched by the recent jump in costs — you may want to consider a staycation. Here are some ideas for making the staycation the best it can be. No matter where you are, enjoy this time and spend it making great memories!
Interesting Memorial Day Facts
Did You Know: Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, 2022. 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, “thank you” for all who have defended our nation.
Why Complete Power Wash for Pressure Washing?
CPW’s 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, using the softwash technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. Softwash is the safest way to pressure wash. Intense water pressure can damage the hardest materials, including concrete.
To see a gallery of our pressure washing work, click here.
Contact Complete Power Wash for Pressure Washing
Contact us here, call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301.842.220 or email us at sandy@completepowerwash.com.
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – U.S. Representative Jeff Miller

Pressure Wash in May to be Ready for Summer
Pressure washing your home in May can make your property shine this summer.


Contact CPW for Your May Pressure Washing Appointment

Interesting Facts About the Month of May
The Symbols of May
May’s flower is the Hawthorn or Lily-of-the-Valley. The hawthorn means hope, while the lily-of-the-valley symbolizes the return of happiness.
Complete Power Wash’s Service Area
CPW‘s techs work throughout the greater Hagerstown, MD area, including Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Myersville, Maugansville, Keedysville and Frederick County, MD. They also clean residences and commercial buildings in nearby Greencastle, PA and Martinsburg, WV. Click on these links to read Complete’s Facebook Reviews and here to read the Google Reviews.

Gutters Have an Important Job for Your Home’s Health
Clean gutters keep your home dry and safe from harmful elements.
The East has had it’s share of moisture this spring, following a winter with quite a bit of snow. Many in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania can argue that winter refuses to take the hint and go away. No matter the temperature or the form in which that moisture falls on your roof, your gutters need to be in good-working order. The problem is that most people can’t see inside their gutters. And if you can’t see it you just don’t take notice of such a problem until it’s too late.
Snows and rain bring lots of “junk” that clogs gutters. Spring showers bring lots of rain. Many may hear the rain on the roof and never think about the amount of water running into the gutter system. They don’t think about it, that is, until the water is running OVER the gutters, finding its way inside the house. However, they will think about it once mold starts growing and causing other issues. And mold remediation is not easy and is not cheap!
Health Problems Caused by Clogged Gutters
The professionals at Complete Power Wash (CPW) in Hagerstown, MD know how important it is to keep gutters clean and functioning at an optimal level. This is why they offer gutter cleaning as part of their house washing service. They know that mildew and other fungi can cause serious health risks, such as severe allergies that result in respiratory distress. Asthma attacks are the most serious. For most who suffer from asthma, it is simply the need to get medical assistance from a rescue inhaler. More severe attacks can cause hospitalization or even death.
It’s one thing to see the black mold spores, but it’s more of a mystery when the mold is trapped between the inside and outside walls. This can lead to poor air quality that silently affects those who have reactions. It’s important to prevent it, because mold is always bad when it impacts your home’s indoor air quality.
In addition to health concerns, misdirected rain water can damage your home’s valuable structure. The wood facia board behind the gutters can rot. The house’s exterior walls can be damaged, even if is covered in siding or brick. Decks can be compromised. And, if the water continues to pool around the base of the house, the foundation can be weakened. Water always has to go somewhere and you want to guide it away from your valuable investment.
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 are the “framework” of a home. And, if you’re selling your home in the busy spring market, you can bet prospective buyers will notice. It could be the difference in the first impression that happens when a realtor brings prospective buyers into the driveway. Make sure the first impression is the best one possible!
For more information on the importance of clean gutters, click here for an article from another trusted source.
Contact CPW for Gutter Cleaning and all Your Professional Pressure Washing Needs
Click here to reach their Hagerstown, MD office with a question or to schedule an appointment via email or phone (301.842.2290). In addition to gutters, they do roof cleaning, deck and patio cleaning, house washing, driveway and concrete cleaning. Click this link to view a gallery of their power washing work.
The Complete techs are also trained in commercial and industrial power washing, using the softwash approach to clean. This technique of gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents is the safest and best way to pressure wash all surfaces.
Complete Power Wash does gutter cleaning and general pressure washing in the entire Tri-State area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This includes (in Maryland) Clear Spring, Hagerstown, Hancock, Williamsport, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg, Myersville, Boonsboro, and Keedysville. In West Virginia we serve Falling Waters, Marlowe, Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, Hedgesville and Shepherdstown. We serve Greencastle, State Line and Waynesboro residents and businesses in nearby Pennsylvania.

Pressure Washing Testimonials
CPW Techs Love Testimonials from Satisfied Pressure Washing Customers.
A fair price for a job well done. When it comes to paying the bills, that statement is true for the professional pressure washing staff at Complete Power Wash. However, when you care about the customer AND exceeding their expectations, there is another level the CPW‘s techs reach for as service-oriented professionals. This is the approach with every cleaning of a home or business in the Tri-state area.
They are very grateful that customers — whose comments are below — trusted them to do good work and then posted compliments about that work. They hope they will get the chance to serve potential customers with such good work that they feel compelled to go to Complete‘s 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 (Fields) is awesome…great customer service. I will definitely seek out his services again.” – Jim C.
“Outstanding from initial call to completed service. The best service business experience I have ever had.” – Brian S.
“Great job! Professional service. The house looks brand new.” – Terry M.
“These guys absolutely rock! Top notch work, excellent communication, and friendly too. Thank you for everything!” – Stanley H.
Contact Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown, MD for Pressure Washing
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. The CPW techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. They use the softwash technique of gentle water pressure combined with environmentally-friendly detergents to clean siding, concrete surfaces, decks fences, etc….
To contact Complete Power Wash about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or click here for online help.
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.