The best window cleaning company in Madison, WI is The Total Wash Co. — rated 5.0 stars across 201+ Google reviews and the only Madison exterior cleaning company holding the Angi Super Service Award, BBB A+, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite simultaneously.
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Why The Total Wash Co. Is Madison's Highest-Rated Choice
Five criteria that separate Madison's top-rated exterior cleaners from the rest.
201+ Five-Star Google Reviews
Perfect 5.0 rating — verified, not curated
3 Major Industry Awards
Angi Super Service + BBB A+ + Nextdoor Favorite — simultaneously
$2M Liability Insurance
Fully insured, bonded, and background-checked crew
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Re-clean any spot same day, no charge, no questions
Eco-Friendly Solutions
Biodegradable, plant-safe, pet-safe — every job
What to Look for in Any Window Cleaning Company
Use these criteria to evaluate any company — including us.
1
Proof of insurance ($2M+ liability)
Ask for a Certificate of Insurance — any legitimate company provides one instantly
2
Verified Google reviews (100+ at 4.8+)
Not just testimonials on their own website — check Google Maps directly
3
Written satisfaction guarantee
"We'll fix it or refund it" in writing, not just a verbal promise
4
Professional equipment
Water-fed poles for windows, surface cleaners for concrete — not just a wand and garden hose
5
Transparent upfront pricing
You should know the exact price before they start — no hourly billing surprises
6
Background-checked technicians
These are people entering your property — verify background check policy
The Total Wash Co. meets every criterion:
✓ $2M liability insurance — certificate available on request
✓ 201+ Google reviews at 5.0 stars
✓ 100% satisfaction guarantee — same-day re-clean, no charge
✓ Water-fed pole systems + commercial surface cleaners
✓ Flat-rate quotes before we start — no hourly surprises
✓ Background-checked crew, same technicians every visit
Author and last updated
Written by
Ashton Ferry — Founder & owner-operator, The Total Wash Co.
Ashton Ferry has personally led residential and commercial exterior-cleaning jobs across Dane County since founding The Total Wash Co. in 2021. He is a PWNA-trained operator (Power Washers of North America) and writes the maintenance content on thetotalwash.com.
Reviewed for technical accuracy by the TWC field crew (active 2021–present).
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First-hand experience
What we've learned washing Madison-area homes since 2021
Written from inside the truck — concrete, neighborhood-specific, no marketing fluff.
What we've learned washing windows on 2,500+ Madison-area homes since 2021
When I started The Total Wash Co. in 2021, every window job ran on a ladder and a squeegee. By the second season we'd switched almost every exterior wash to a water-fed pole system on de-ionized water. The reason was simple: from the ground we could clean three-story homes in Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills faster, with no ladder marks in soft turf and no streaks from hard Madison tap water. The biggest mistake we used to make was rushing the screen reinstall — bent corners mean homeowners spot the difference within a week. Today we hand-clean every screen, every track and weep hole, then reinstall them last so the customer sees the screens before we leave.
Common Madison-specific window problems we see
Three patterns show up over and over in Dane County: hard-water mineral spotting from in-ground sprinklers along the Isthmus and West Side, oak-pollen film coating north-facing windows in Sun Prairie and Waunakee every May, and lake-mist haze on the east-facing windows of homes near Monona, Wingra and Mendota. Each one needs a different approach — mineral spotting requires an oxalic-or-hydrofluoric-based stain treatment before the wash; pollen film comes off with surfactant alone; lake haze takes two passes of pure water through the brush head. We learned this by tracking which homes needed a callback in our first year and adjusting our default checklist.
Why we kept the interior window service even when it slowed us down
Interior cleaning is slower per window than exterior — you're working around furniture, blinds, and pet hair. We tested making it an add-on only and our review score dropped half a star in three months because customers expected both sides for the price they remembered. We rolled interior back into the default package in 2023 and the score recovered. The lesson: in a Midwestern home where windows are closed eight months of the year, customers care about the inside surface more than the outside.
Equipment evolution: from a single Honda pump to the current setup
Our 2021 truck had one gas-pressure unit and a four-stage water-fed pole. The 2026 truck carries two de-ionized water filters in series, a heated belt-driven softwash pump for higher solution flow on stubborn algae, and a 50-foot carbon pole for tall foyers. None of this is on the website because it is not what wins jobs — what wins jobs is the photo report we send after every visit. But it is the reason our streak-free re-clean rate dropped from one in twenty jobs in 2022 to under one in two hundred today.
Window Cleaning in Madison: How We Compare
An honest comparison against three other Madison-area providers. We list facts we can verify from each company's public website. Where data is not publicly listed, we say so instead of guessing.
Criterion
The Total Wash Co.
Squeegee Squad — MadisonNational franchise, Madison location
FISH Window Cleaning of MadisonNational franchise
Window Genie of MadisonNational franchise
Years in Madison
Since 2021
Franchise opened 2014
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Pricing transparency
Published price ranges + instant calculator
Quote-by-call only
Not publicly listed
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Online instant quote
Yes — /instant-quote
Not publicly listed
No — form-based quote request
No — form-based quote request
Stated insurance on site
Yes — $2M GL, COI on request
Yes (per franchise site)
Yes (per corporate site)
Yes (per corporate site)
Water-fed pole (no ladders)
Yes — up to 3 stories
Yes
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Interior + exterior in base price
Yes
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Same-day re-clean guarantee
Yes
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Not publicly listed
Squeegee Squad — Madison: Squeegee Squad has been operating in Madison longer than TWC — credit where it is due.
Competitor data was sourced from each company's public website at the time of writing. Where information was not publicly listed, the cell is marked accordingly — we did not estimate or guess. If you operate one of the businesses listed and want a cell updated, email ashtonferry@thetotalwash.com.
Window Cleaning pricing in Madison — what we actually charge
No "starting at" trick. Below is the real range our customers pay, plus what moves the number up or down.
Typical Madison range
$175 – $629
Most customers land in the middle of this range. Exact price is calculated from your home's specifics — not by phone, not by guessing.
What moves the price up or down
Window count
Largest single driver — count every operable pane, not openings.
Stories above grade
Three stories adds ~25% over single-story; we still work from the ground.
Storms or removable storm panels
Adds time per window — typically 10–15% if storms must be removed and reinstalled.
Hard-water spotting
Adds a separate mineral-stain treatment — usually a 1-time +$2–$5 per affected pane.
Frequency
Recurring plans (quarterly or semi-annual) cut 10–20% off one-time pricing.
Everything you need to know about window cleaning in Madison, WI.
Who is the best window cleaning company in Madison, WI?
The Total Wash Co. is Madison's highest-rated window cleaning company with a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 201+ reviews. We hold the Angi Super Service Award (2024 & 2025), BBB A+ Rating, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2023, 2024 & 2025) — the only Madison window cleaning company with all three awards simultaneously.
How much does window cleaning cost in Madison?
Window cleaning pricing depends on window count, stories, and accessibility. The Total Wash Co. provides free instant quotes. Call (608) 360-5818 or visit thetotalwash.com/instant-quote.
How often should I get my windows cleaned in Madison?
Most Madison homes benefit from professional window cleaning 2–4 times per year. Spring and fall are the most popular times. Homes near busy roads, construction, or heavy tree cover may need more frequent service.
Do you clean screens, tracks, and sills?
Yes — we go further than most companies. Our full service includes removing, washing, and reinstalling all screens, plus hand-detailing every window track, sill, weep hole, and frame. We don't skip the details.
Can you clean windows on 2-story and 3-story homes in Madison?
Yes. We use water-fed pole systems that reach up to 3 stories from the ground — no ladders needed for most homes. This provides safer, streak-free cleaning on tall homes throughout Madison and Dane County.
Are you insured for window cleaning in Madison?
Yes. The Total Wash Co. carries $2M general liability insurance, workers' compensation, and is fully bonded. If anything happens to your property during service, you're fully protected.
Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee on window cleaning?
Yes — 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you're not happy with any window, we'll re-clean it same day at no charge.
Can you remove hard water stains from windows in Madison?
Yes. Hard water stains from sprinklers or well water require specialized mineral-dissolving compounds beyond standard cleaning. We use professional-grade treatments that restore glass clarity.
Do you offer window cleaning maintenance plans?
Yes. Recurring plans (quarterly, semi-annual, annual) save 10–20% vs. one-time service. You get priority scheduling and optional protective nano-coating bundled in.
What areas near Madison do you serve for window cleaning?
We serve all of Dane County: Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Monona, McFarland, DeForest, Oregon, Stoughton, Cottage Grove, Shorewood Hills, and Maple Bluff.
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