Atwood Avenue, Schenk-Atwood, East Madison
Interior and exterior window cleaning on a Victorian two-story — 22 windows including original divided lights; DI water final rinse eliminated mineral spotting from hard water supply
East Madison: residential district of Madison, WI (city population ~269,840, Dane County), Dane County's largest city
Complete house washing and soft wash services to restore your home's curb appeal.
Most pressure washing companies blast your siding and hope for the best. We do the opposite. Our soft wash method applies biodegradable solutions at low pressure, killing algae, mold, and mildew at the root without risking damage to your siding, paint, or landscaping. The result: your home looks years younger, and it stays cleaner longer because we treat the cause — not just the surface.
Serving the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood in East Madison and surrounding areas.
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What is exterior cleaning like in Schenk-Atwood, East Madison, WI?
Schenk-Atwood is one of Madison's most eclectic and vibrant east side neighborhoods, stretching along Atwood Avenue from the Yahara River toward Wyldhaven. The neighborhood mixes Victorian two-stories, 1920s bungalows, and converted duplexes on narrow lots that sit close to Yahara-corridor humidity. Schenk-Atwood's dense urban canopy of elms and silver maples keeps siding damp on many lots well past noon, and the older construction throughout the neighborhood means painted wood surfaces, original trim boards, and masonry that all respond poorly to high-pressure washing. The Total Wash Co. has served Schenk-Atwood clients since 2021 and we always use soft wash technique here — low pressure, dwelling SH solution, gentle rinse. We've cleaned Victorian facades with original fish-scale shingles on the upper story, brick duplexes along Winnebago Street, and modern vinyl-clad additions on older Craftsman homes. Window cleaning is popular in Schenk-Atwood, especially for residential units above street-level commercial spaces where road grime and restaurant exhaust accumulate on glass throughout the season. Storefront washing along Atwood Avenue's commercial blocks is also a regular service for property managers in the neighborhood.
Representative examples of the exterior cleaning we take on around East Madison. Scope and pricing are quoted per property.
Atwood Avenue, Schenk-Atwood, East Madison
Interior and exterior window cleaning on a Victorian two-story — 22 windows including original divided lights; DI water final rinse eliminated mineral spotting from hard water supply
Eastmorland, East Madison
Soft-washed a 1947 Cape Cod on Elmside Drive — removed a full season of algae and pollen from original cedar siding without touching the paint
Olbrich, East Madison
Cleared elm debris from gutters on a two-story near Olbrich Botanical Gardens — downspouts were blocked solid with decomposed leaf matter from fall
Here's what's included with every exterior cleaning job — no add-ons, no surprises.
Soft wash removes algae, mold, mildew, and oxidation from vinyl siding without damage.
Low-pressure treatment for brick, natural stone, and manufactured stone surfaces.
Gentle chemical wash for stucco and synthetic stucco (EIFS) without damage to the finish.
Safe soft wash for natural wood siding, cedar shakes, and log homes that won't strip finish.
Cleaning fiber cement siding without stripping paint or damaging the factory finish.
Overhead soft wash for soffits, fascia boards, and decorative trim — areas most companies skip.
Gloeocapsa magma (black streaks), moss, and lichen removal using ZERO pressure — soft wash only.
Wood, vinyl, and composite fence and deck cleaning with optional stain prep.
Remove oxidation and tiger striping from the exterior face of your gutters to restore their original color.
Post-wash concrete sealer application for driveways, patios, and walkways — long-term protection.
Ready for exterior cleaning in Schenk-Atwood? Most quotes take about 3 minutes.
Our proven 5-step process delivers consistent, professional results every time.
Walk your entire home, identify siding types, problem areas, and vegetation that needs protection.
Thoroughly wet all landscaping, cover delicate plants, and protect outdoor fixtures and furniture.
Apply our eco-friendly cleaning solution and let it dwell 5-10 minutes to kill algae, mold, and mildew at the root.
Low-pressure rinse top-to-bottom, working in sections to ensure complete coverage without damage.
Walk the property with you, check all four sides, and rinse landscaping one final time.
Schenk-Atwood's eclectic mix of Craftsman bungalows and Victorian-era homes requires careful attention to decorative woodwork and historic glass. Our soft-wash approach safely cleans painted clapboard and leaded windows without the damage that high-pressure washing can cause.


From Olbrich Botanical Gardens to neighborhoods throughout East Madison, we bring professional cleaning services right to your door.
Narrow lots and tall trees in Schenk-Atwood mean many homes sit in permanent partial shade, creating ideal conditions for lichen and green algae on roofs and siding. The busy Atwood Avenue corridor also deposits fine road dust on homes within a block of the street.
The east side sits in a natural bowl between Lake Monona and the Starkweather Creek corridor, trapping humidity that accelerates algae growth on north-facing siding and shaded walkways. Spring pollen from the dense tree canopy around Olbrich settles heavily on windows and gutters. Fall leaf drop is aggressive in Eastmorland and Marquette, and gutters here should be cleaned by mid-November to prevent ice dam formation during Madison's harsh winters.
Historic homes in this neighborhood often have original wood-framed storm windows. Have these cleaned and inspected each spring before swapping them for screens—early detection of glazing deterioration saves costly restoration work later.
Every wash plan we write for Schenk-Atwood starts from one number: the median lot in Schenk-Atwood measures about 4,800 square feet, tight against a citywide norm near 9,000. In practice, close-set homes put the neighbor's siding, glass and parked cars inside overspray range, so rinse control matters as much as the wash. There is a second number worth knowing: 82% of the 1,486 assessed homes in Schenk-Atwood carry a full second story. Upper-floor glass and gutter runs sit at pole height, where waterfed poles and standoff tips do the work a leaned ladder should not. And Schenk-Atwood's walls split several ways — roughly 57% vinyl or aluminum, 19% wood and 13% masonry across 1,486 assessed properties. Method follows material in Schenk-Atwood, not the other way around.
Great communication start to finish
“Ashton arrived to clean out our impossibly high gutters. I was impressed with the efficiency! I really appreciated the communication. A text reminding of day and time. Also a notification when they were on the way. All on time!!!!”
Nancy Curtin
Madison, WI
Last-minute seasonal booking
“Experience with snow removal has been top notch! We were worried we wouldn't find someone in time this year but Ashton was prompt and efficient.”
Anita Hemmingway
Madison, WI
Commercial client — The Madisonian
“They did a wonderful job here at The Madisonian! Would recommend them to everyone!”
Lauri Stamps
Madison, WI
Representative customer feedback — illustrative of the results we aim for, not independently verified Google reviews.
Complete property transformation
“Whole house soft wash plus driveway pressure washing. Took them half a day and our property looks like the day we moved in. The before and after photos they sent were unbelievable.”
Brian & Julie Cooper
McFarland, WI
House wash + gutters in one visit
“Our stucco house had black streaks from the gutters overflowing. They cleaned the whole exterior AND the gutters in one visit. One invoice, no hassle. Love that.”
Lisa Bergmann
Cottage Grove, WI
Neighbors thought it was new siding
“Our white vinyl siding had green algae streaks running down every panel. One soft wash and it looked brand new. Neighbors thought we got new siding installed.”
Amanda Kowalski
Stoughton, WI
Pricing depends on home size, siding type, and severity of growth. Most 1,500–2,500 sq ft Madison homes run $495–$795 for a full house wash. Get an instant quote for your home.
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