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Happy Thanksgiving from Complete Power Wash!
We hope you and your family have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
The entire staff at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown hopes that Thanksgiving is a time filled with reflection on a year of blessings. We also hope that it will be a safe and happy holiday for you, your friends and your family.Thanksgiving Trivia
1. What year was the celebration that is most commonly considered to be the first Thanksgiving?
A: 1621. This is the celebration that people most often talk about when they are talking about the “first” Thanksgiving. But there are others that are claimed to be the first Thanksgiving. There was another celebration in Plymouth in 1623 and one in Boston in 1631 that people claim was the actual first Thanksgiving.
2. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
A: Three days. It was celebrated much earlier than our current celebration, possibly in late September. There were about 50 European settlers and around 90 native Americans who attended the 3-day feast.
3. Under which president did Thanksgiving become an annual holiday?
A: Abraham Lincoln. The U.S. has celebrated Thanksgiving off and on since 1774. In 1789 George Washington made a proclamation that the country would celebrate a day of thanksgiving to God on November 26th. Some presidents after him continued the tradition, declaring different days of Thanksgiving. But it wasn’t until a proclamation by Lincoln in 1863 that the last Thursday of November became the official Thanksgiving holiday.
4. In what year did both the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Parade start?
A: 1924. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was started by Louis Bamberger in Newark, New Jersey but was transferred to New York City where it is now held by Macy’s. America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit was inspired by Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade in Toronto, Ontario.
5. Which president was the first to give a turkey a presidential pardon?
A: Ronald Reagan. John F. Kennedy was the first president on record for unofficially sparing a Turkey in 1963. The Reagan administration in 1987 gave the first official presidential pardon to a turkey as a joke. The turkey was spared and put into a petting zoo. George H. Bush made it an annual tradition in 1989 and each president since has carried on the tradition.
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If you would like to schedule us to clean your home before the final holiday guests of 2018 arrive, contact us by clicking here. If you prefer to talk to us, call our Hagerstown office at 301-842-2290. We specialize in using the softwash technique, which is best for cleaning and not damaging surfaces.
We look forward to helping you make the holidays a great time for your family. If you need help decorating contact our sister company Christmas Lights Hagerstown.
Pressure Wash Your Home Before the Holidays
Schedule your pressure washing appointment before colder weather and the holidays interrupt the power washing season
Well, it’s almost that time of year again. The time of year when professional power washing companies to store away their equipment and wait for for better weather in the new year. It’s also that time when leaves have mostly fallen, the nights are colder and the holidays are almost here. How clean is your sidewalk? Is it sparkling like the upcoming holidays or scary, better suited for Halloween? What will your relatives and friends find when they approach your door in a few weeks?
The technicians at Complete Power Wash haven’t completely packed up their equipment for 2018. There are still a few spots on the schedule open for pressure washing your sidewalk, roof, siding, gutters, etc…. Whatever it is that is taking away from the beauty of your home, know there is still time to get a free estimate and book an appointment by clicking here.
Softwash is Best
The softwash technique — using gentle pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents — can wash away green spots and black streaks without damaging the surface. Then, when the aunts, uncles and cousins arrive, they can walk up the clean walkway and see the lights gleaming off the freshly-scrubbed, recently-decorated home.
Complete Power Wash techs serve residents and businesses throughout the Tri-State (Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) area, including Hagerstown, Hancock, Clean Spring, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Myersville and Funkstown in Maryland; Greencastle, Waynesboro and State Line in Pennsylvania; and Falling Waters and Martinsburg in West Virginia.
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If you would like to schedule us to clean your home before the holiday guests arrive, contact us by clicking here. If you prefer to talk to us, call our Hagerstown office at 301-842-2290. We look forward to helping you make the holidays a great time for your family. If you need help decorating contact our sister company Christmas Lights Hagerstown.
Happy Halloween from Complete Power Wash!
Everyone at Complete Power Wash in Hagerstown hopes you and your family have a safe and happy Halloween.
Our techs think the only thing scarier than a haunted house during Halloween, is a house that hasn’t been pressure washed in years and LOOKS like a haunted house during the day and night. This is a truly frightening tale when you think that there is only one month until guests start arriving for a Thanksgiving meal. This means time is running short to book our cleaning services to remove dirt and grime from your siding, gutters, walkways, fences and roof.
While you’re trying to figure out the best day to book us, enjoy this Halloween trivia about the traditions we all know and love.
Halloween Trivia
Why are pumpkins part of Halloween?
A: Pumpkins are actually indigenous to the Western Hemisphere and have been found on the continent for thousands of years. Pumpkins entered into the Halloween celebration after Irish immigrants came to America and found that pumpkins were easier to carve than potatoes for the holiday.
When did the Jack-’o-lantern become part of the autumn celebration?
A: Jack-’o-lanterns have been around for hundreds of years. The legend is of a man named Jack, who according to legend, invited the devil for a drink. Jack did not want to pay for his drink, so he made a deal with the devil. The devil turned himself into coins, but instead of paying for the drink, Jack kept the coins. Later freeing the devil, he promised to change him back if he did not steal his soul. Upon Jack’s death, God would not let him into heaven because of his past and the devil would not let him into hell. Instead, the devil gave Jack a piece of coal, which Jack placed into a turnip. The legend goes that Jack used the turnip and coal to light his way as he looked for a final resting place. The original jack-’o-lanterns in Ireland were carved out of turnips or potatoes.
Why do we have Halloween parties?
A: The idea of people gathering together to celebrate dates back to the early American settlers, who celebrated the harvest. People would gather at these events and would share ghost stories, dance, sing and tell fortunes. Since that time, Halloween has become more of a holiday about bobbing for apples and candy than celebrating the harvest.
Who is responsible for bringing Halloween to America?
A: Halloween is mix of traditions from Celtic, Catholic and Roman religious rituals. Celts would dress in costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts, thought to return on Halloween. The Celts believe that the boundaries between the living and the dead blurred on Halloween, making it easier for ghosts and spirits to return to cause mischief.
When did candy corn become part of the celebration?
A: More than 35 million pounds of candy corn is produced each year according to the National Confectioner’s Association. Created in the late 1800s, the three colors are supposed to look like the colors in kernels of corn.
How did ghosts become part of Halloween?
A: Most cultures and civilization contain some sort of stories about spirits, many of whom return from the dead. According to legend, ghosts are “specters” and belief is based on the thought that a person’s spirit lives on after their death. Places or structures that are haunted by ghosts are thought to have some sort of connection to the ghost’s past.
How did costumes become part of the holiday?
A: Costumes were first worn to tell each other’s fortunes and for protection against evil spirits. The first costumes in Ireland were made of animal heads and skins. The modern celebration of Halloween still involves costumes, but many are not as creepy or scary as the first.
Were witches always thought of as bad?
The word witch comes from the word “wica,” an Old Saxon word that means “wise one.” The early-known witches were dealers in medicinal herbs and charms and respected in their own communities. But superstitions were created and told of witches casting spells and making trouble for others. Settlers who arrived in America brought these superstitions, and coupled with the Native American belief in witches, the legend grew.
Did Trick-or-Treat start in America?
A: Trick-or-treating for candy and prizes is a common tradition in the United States. A predecessor of trick-or-treating is a Scottish and Irish practice called “Guising,” where children went from door to door in costumes collecting coins and food. Children would only receive the prize if they did a “trick” such as song or dance, before the treat was given.
How much candy is given out on Halloween?
A: One quarter (600 million pounds) of all of the candy sold in the United States every year is purchased specifically for Halloween. Ninety million pounds of that is chocolate.
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If you would like to schedule us to clean your home before the holiday guests arrive, please contact us by clicking here or call our Hagerstown office at 301-842-2290.
Complete Power Wash techs serve residents and businesses throughout the Tri-State (Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) 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. Our Techs specialize in the softwash technique. This approach uses gentle detergents and low water pressure to clean without causing damage.
Fall Foliage Can Leave Black and Green Buildup
Everyone loves the colorful fall foliage, but as the leaves drop, dirt and other grime can build up on your home, deck and fences.
Fall is a great time of year. It has cool temperatures; corn mazes; apple cider, fall festivals and pumpkin spice everything. But as the rakes get busy with colder temperatures moving in, most homeowners aren’t thinking about the grime. Most aren’t thinking about the gutters filled with sticks, acorns and leaves. And even fewer are thinking about mold, mildew and algae that come with trapped moisture.
The leaves and dirt can be easily cleaned by Complete Power Wash technicians trained to use the “softwash” technique. This is a professional cleaning technique using gentle water pressure and environmentally-friendly detergents. This is perfect for cleaning thoroughly, especially 
shingles, gutters and other parts of a home’s protective exterior. It is also the best way to NOT damage surfaces.
This is the time of year to look up when raking in your yard. Many may notice leaves on the roof or in gutters, but may simply think, “I’ll just clean it up in the spring.” Leaves left to long can cause harm, because moisture can build up and cause algae, which breaks down shingles and rubber roofs. Those black streak are not only ugly, but harmful.
Leaves, sticks and acorns are also the perfect recipe for causing water backups in gutters. This can lead to mold issues behind siding, affecting interior walls and causing health problems for those living inside. Not too mention what happens during occasional winter rains and spring downpours. Seeing water run in your house around windows means climbing a ladder in a rain storm, THEN cleaning up the mess.
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If you would like to schedule us to clean your home after the last leaf has fallen — or at least before the first snowflake falls — please contact us by clicking here or call our Hagerstown office at 301-842-2290.
Complete Power Wash techs serve residents and businesses throughout the Tri-State (Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia) 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.
“Why Should I Hire a Pressure Washing Company?”
People often ask the question, “Why should I hire a professional pressure washing company when I can buy or rent a power washer and do it myself?”
We agree that it is nice to save money. There are lots of things in this world where you can take short cuts and put extra dollars in your pocket. However, when it comes to the look of your home, we think it is wise to hire professionals. These are some thoughts you should consider before deciding whether or not to pressure wash your home.
Doing the work yourself means you still have the cost of the equipment. And, you have the learning curve of operating the equipment correctly, so you don’t do damage to shingles, siding, gutters, deck and fence boards, etc…. Doing the work also means your in middle of the mess and you have cleanup duties as well. All this time and effort spent on a valuable day off and still many are not as happy with the results.
The reasons you should hire a professional pressure washing company are pretty clear. You don’t have to worry about any of the above problems, plus you and your family avoid possible injury. Each year, people are injured while climbing on ladders and roof tops. Wet surfaces, heights and lack of experience can be a recipe for disaster.
Plus, the power washing experts at Complete Power Wash know how to remove the harmful black stains from your property. They know how to eradicate all mold, mildew and algae growing on your home, gutters patio, fencing, etc…. They know how to leave your home looking like the best one in the area. This includes cleaning up after the job is done, which is no easy task.
And, our techs know how to do all of this without any damage to your property. This is because they use the softwash technique. Softwash is using the proper water pressure and gentle detergents in just the right balance.
Complete Power Wash offers professional pressure washing for roofs, gutters, sidewalks, vinyl siding, driveways and decks & patios on residential and commercial properties.
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If you would like a free estimate from the professional pressure washing company in the Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia Tri-state area, contact us here or call us at our Hagerstown, MD office at 301-842-2290.
Happy Labor Day from CPW!
Everyone at Complete Power Wash hopes you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!
This is the unofficial end of summer. We hope it was a great summer and hope the fall is even better. We know this time of year can be hectic, but we want you to know we are ready to clean your home. Our techs love to help homeowners get a major job accomplished as they are tending to life.
Another thing our techs love is a good set of trivia questions. Well, that may not be completely true, but we do have some great facts about the Labor Day holiday. And while most know that Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday in September, many might not know it honors the American labor movement. This movement brought strength, prosperity and well-being to our country. There are currently about 157 million people above the age of 16 in the country’s workforce.
This year’s holiday is Monday, September 3rd.
10 Fun Trivia Facts About Labor Day
Contact Us for Pressure Washing
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the greater-Hagerstown area and the surrounding Tri-state region of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash approach to cleaning most surfaces. Softwash is the right amount of water pressure and gentle detergents. This is the best technique, because high pressure can damage most surfaces.
We specialize in house washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, deck and patio cleaning and more.
Back to School and Back to Clean
With back-to-school season here, it’s time to get the house clean for fall and holiday guests
Summer is quickly coming to a close and the back-to-school rush is starting. Parents are ready for a break, but probably not ready for the busy fall season. However, even as classes start, there are many months of well-lit, cooler evenings for gatherings of family and friends. Now is the perfect time to have our professional pressure wash technicians out to power wash the house, decks, patio and other aspects of your home for great fall memories and photos. Plus, this clean up should last into the holidays — Trick-or-Treat and right through New Year’s.
Just imagine how beautiful your house will look when after the Complete Power Wash techs finish cleaning. Many homeowners don’t even realize how dull their house looks, because mold, mildew and grime gradually build up. 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 gaze in amazement once the cleaning is complete.
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 black streaks will be gone. The uneven coloring will be even again. And yes, you will love it!
Once the home is clean, hardscape surfaces, which didn’t look so bad at first, now show their ugly side. We can safely pressure wash sidewalks, patios, porches, decks, fences and just about anything else that can get dirty.
And now you will be ready to entertain and proud to welcome guests.
To contact us about a free pressure washing estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here. Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in the greater-Hagerstown area and the surrounding Tri-state region of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We use the softwash approach to cleaning most surfaces. Softwash is the right amount of water pressure and gentle detergents. This is the best technique, because high pressure can damage most surfaces.
Deck Cleaning Done Right
A stained deck or patio can be a minor issue that leads to a very expensive problem. We are the deck cleaning and restoration experts!
Does your deck or patio have ugly stains? Is it green or black where it shouldn’t be green or black? If the answer is yes to either question, know that these dark areas can be more than the difference between a beautiful home and an unsightly house. And while these stains are detracting from your home’s beauty, the real problem will come a few years down the road. Those stains are the build up of grime and/or harmful elements. Such contaminants need to be pressure washed away sooner rather than later.
The average lifespan of deck materials, especially porous materials, is between 15 and 20 years. Unwanted element buildup can take years off that lifespan. And, we have never found anyone that wants to spend thousands of dollars on a new deck short of the manufacturer’s promise.
The Solution
The pressure washing experts at Complete Power Wash have years of training in the proper cleaning of deck materials. The techs will also give you a proper assessment of your other building materials — siding, gutters, fencing, walkways, etc… — that may be in danger of a shortened life due to harmful element buildup.
And don’t hire just anyone who claims to have a “pressure washing business.” Decks are easily scarred by high pressure treatment. This damage costs lots of money to fix. It could cost nearly one-third of the price of the deck. We will use the softwash approach, which ensures your deck will be cleaned and not damaged.
To contact us about a free deck or patio cleaning estimate, call 301-842-2290 or to contact us online, just click here.Our techs are the exterior cleaning experts in Hagerstown and the surrounding Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Roof Cleaning Done Right
A stained roof can be a minor issue that leads to a very expensive problem. We are roof cleaning experts!
Does your roof have ugly stains? If the answer is yes, know that these dark streaks can be more than the difference between a beautiful home and an unsightly house. And while these stains are detracting from your home’s beauty, the real problem will come a few years down the road. Those stains are the build up of grime and/or algae. Such contaminants need to be pressure washed away sooner rather than later.
The average lifespan of roofing materials is about 25 years. Unwanted element buildup can take years off that lifespan. And, we have never found anyone that wants to spend thousands of dollars on a new roof short of the manufacturer’s promise.
The Solution
The pressure washing experts at Complete Power Wash have years of training in the proper cleaning of roofing materials. The techs will also let you know if the gutters should be cleaned, because streaking is often a sign of natural elements that block gutters. Clogged gutters often affect the roof’s outer edges. This leads to water running down the walls. Water overflow can cause even more damage to your home’s exterior, and can leak inside the walls.
Our techs use the “softwash” technique of low water pressure, combined with gentle detergents, to clean roofs. Softwashing is the best way to pressure wash building materials, because “power washing” can easily cause damage with a high pressure nozzle.
Using high pressure is just one of the problems that homeowners and inexperienced pressure washers encounter. Water, slippery roofing materials and heights can be the perfect combination for a bad accident. If it happens to a homeowner, the pain and suffering are the likely outcomes. If it is someone hired who claims to have a “pressure washing business,” and they don’t have the experience and proper insurance, the result could be VERY costly to the homeowner.
For a roof cleaning estimate, 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 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.
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.