--- title: "School Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | Madison WI |…" description: "Child-safe chemistry, summer maintenance windows, playground + walkway cleaning for Madison schools and UW-Madison facilities." url: https://www.thetotalwash.com/commercial/school source: https://www.thetotalwash.com/commercial/school generated: 2026-04-23T08:08:19.733Z --- ![Commercial exterior cleaning for Schools & Education in Madison, WI](/images/jobs/com-building-exterior-huge-commercial-apartment-building-showcase-image.webp) # School & Education Facility Cleaning — Madison, WI Schools are a special kind of client because every decision runs through one filter — is this safe for kids? The Total Wash Co. runs our school program on that filter. Chemistry: we use only biodegradable, child-safe detergents; no solvent-based chemicals, no fragrance-heavy cleaners, no anything that lingers in the rubber of playground surfaces. Scheduling: we do the vast majority of our school work in the summer maintenance window, from the Monday after the last day of school to the Friday before teacher in-service week — roughly 9 weeks to pressure wash every walkway, clean every window, soft-wash every classroom wing, and scrub every playground surface without a single student on campus. Safety: background-checked crews, uniformed, marked vehicles, sign-in at the main office on every visit. We work with K–12 districts (Madison Metropolitan, Middleton-Cross Plains, Verona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Oregon, McFarland), private schools, Montessori programs, daycares, and higher-ed facilities (UW Madison, Madison College, Edgewood). For districts running summer programs, we schedule around your ESY and enrichment calendars so fieldhouse and playground cleanings happen on down-days. Your business manager gets one invoice, your custodial supervisor gets one point of contact. [Get your school site visit quote](/commercial?industry=school#request-form)[(608) 360-5818](tel:+16083605818) Licensed & Insured 5.0(200+ reviews) 5,500+ Jobs Done Madison's Trusted Choice Since 2021 ## What Schools & Education Need From Their Exterior Cleaner We built our schools & education program around the concerns our clients actually ask about. ### Child-safe chemistry Biodegradable, non-fragrance detergents only. No solvents, no residue on playground rubber, no chemicals that linger in porous surfaces kids touch. ### Summer maintenance windows Bulk of our school work is scheduled June through August — pressure wash, window clean, soft-wash, playground detail, all done while campus is empty. ### Playground & walkway cleaning Rubber playground surfaces, poured-in-place flooring, walkways, and tetherball / basketball pads all cleaned with pressure settings safe for each substrate. ### Background-checked crews Every crew member passes a background check before any school visit. We comply with district-specific volunteer/vendor policies and provide documentation on request. ### Sign-in & ID protocols Every visit starts with a main office sign-in. Crews wear visible IDs and stay within the work zone. Your custodial supervisor always knows who's on campus. Child-Safe ChemistryBackground CheckedSummer SchedulingDistrict-Compliant InsuranceSign-In Protocol ## Services Built for Schools & Education Bundle anything on this list into a single recurring contract. [Summer Campus Pressure WashFull campus walkways, entry pads, bus loops, and parking areas during summer break.Learn more](/commercial/parking-cleaning)[Classroom Window CleaningInside + outside, ground to 3rd floor. Completed during summer or during long-weekend breaks.Learn more](/commercial/window-cleaning)[Playground Surface CleaningRubber, poured-in-place, and concrete play surfaces cleaned with child-safe chemistry and appropriate PSI.Learn more](/residential/surface-cleaning)[Fieldhouse & Gym ExteriorSoft-wash siding, clean fieldhouse exterior, remove mildew from shady north-facing walls.Learn more](/commercial/exterior-washing)[Gutter CleaningSummer clear-out prevents ice dams on classroom wings next winter — scheduled by default in August.Learn more](/residential/gutter-services) ## Why Schools & Education Choose The Total Wash Co. - $2M General Liability + $5M umbrella - Wisconsin licensed and insured since 2021 - COI issued before every first visit - Commercial references available on request - 24/7 scheduling — weekends, holidays, off-hours welcome - Dedicated account manager for portfolios of 3+ buildings ## Recent Schools & Education Work We handle schools & education across Madison and Dane County. Contact us for verified references and case studies specific to your schools & education type — we're happy to connect you with existing clients who match your scope. [Ask for case studies: (608) 360-5818](tel:+16083605818) ## Frequently Asked Questions Do you use child-safe cleaning products?+ Yes. Every product we use on a school campus is biodegradable, non-fragrance, and rated safe for surfaces kids touch. SDS sheets are on file and can be forwarded to your district's safety officer. We do not use solvent-based cleaners on playground surfaces. Can you complete work during summer break?+ Yes — that's how we run most of our school contracts. We book summer campuses starting in February for June–August work windows. Full-campus pressure wash, window cleaning, soft-wash, and gutter clear typically completes in 2–4 days per school. Are your crews background-checked?+ Yes. Every employee passes a criminal background check before a school visit. We comply with each district's specific vendor/volunteer policy and provide documentation on request. Crews are uniformed, wear visible IDs, and sign in at the main office every visit. What PSI is safe for playground surfaces?+ Rubber poured-in-place surfaces max at 1,500 PSI with a 40° fan tip — we use 1,200 PSI as our default. Engineered wood fiber (EWF) gets raked and surface-cleaned, never pressure washed. Concrete pads can take up to 3,000 PSI with hot water for gum removal. Can you service multiple schools in a district?+ Yes. We handle district-wide contracts with consolidated invoicing. Madison Metropolitan, Middleton-Cross Plains, and Verona districts are our typical scope — single contract, one point of contact, consistent crews across every building. ## Ready to talk? Site visit within 24 hours. No pressure, no pitch — just a walkthrough and a written scope. (608) 360-5818 or the form below. 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