Government & Institutional in Downtown Madison

Preferred vendor services for government agencies, universities, school districts, hospitals, and institutional properties across Dane County.

We understand institutional procurement — vendor registries, RFP responses, budget cycles, and compliance requirements. Fully insured ($2M general liability), bonded, background-screened, and workers' comp covered. W-9, certificates of insurance, and additional insured endorsements provided on request. From city buildings to university campuses to K-12 districts, we make the paperwork as easy as the cleaning.

Downtown Madison sits on the narrow Isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, which makes it one of the most unique urban cores in the Midwest and one of the most challenging environments for keeping buildings clean. The constant lake moisture from both sides accelerates algae and mildew growth on everything from the historic limestone facades around Capitol Square to the brick row homes on Mansion Hill. State Street's mix of commercial storefronts, restaurants, and upper-floor apartments all deal with urban grime, exhaust residue, and seasonal buildup that regular rain simply cannot handle. Over in First Settlement and James Madison Park, some of the oldest residential architecture in the city needs gentle, expert soft washing to preserve original materials. The Total Wash Co. serves both commercial property managers and residential homeowners throughout the downtown core, navigating tight lots, shared walls, and street-level logistics that other companies shy away from. If you own property anywhere between the Capitol dome and the Memorial Union Terrace, we know the terrain, we know the challenges, and we deliver results that hold up in Madison's demanding four-season climate. Serving Capitol Square, Isthmus, State Street, Mansion Hill, and more.