Power Washing & Steam Cleaning | Midwest Maintenance

Q: What is the difference between power washing and steam cleaning?

Power washing uses high-pressure water to remove dirt. High-pressure steam cleaning adds heat, which breaks down grease, oil, gum and organic growth and sanitizes the surface. We use hot-water, truck-mounted systems for most commercial work.

Q: Will pressure washing damage brick or stone?

Not when done correctly. Our technicians adjust pressure, nozzle and water temperature for each surface, and we use low-pressure methods on historic masonry, statues and delicate finishes.

Q: Can you wash during business hours?

We can, but most clients prefer overnight or early-morning service. We operate 24/7/365 so work is scheduled around your tenants and customers.

What is commercial power washing?

Commercial power washing uses truck-mounted, high-pressure hot water and steam to remove grease, oil, gum, grime, mildew and graffiti from building exteriors, storefronts, dumpster pads, sidewalks and concrete. Midwest Maintenance Services performs commercial power washing 24/7/365 with WorkSafe-trained crews.

Cold-water rental pressure washers can’t cut through the grease, oil and ground-in grime that builds up on commercial properties. Our trucks carry hot-water, high-pressure steam cleaning systems that sanitize and degrease surfaces rather than just rinsing them, and our technicians adjust pressure and temperature for each surface so brick, stone, stucco and painted finishes are never damaged.

We set up recurring weekly, monthly or seasonal programs so storefronts, sidewalks, dumpster pads and service areas stay consistently clean. Because we operate 24/7/365, most work is completed overnight with little or no disruption to your tenants or customers.

Commercial Power Washing services

Our power washing service includes these dedicated programs:

Dumpster Pad & Trash Area Cleaning

Hot-water degreasing and sanitizing of dumpster pads, enclosures and trash areas to control odors and pests.

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Concrete & Sidewalk Cleaning

Removal of gum, oil, rust, grime and salt from sidewalks, plazas, drive-thrus, entrances and walls.

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Big-box retail storefront and sidewalk cleaned by Midwest Maintenance Services — Our crews at work on Midwest commercial properties.

What’s included

Commercial Power Washing: what’s included

Storefronts, entrances, awnings and canopies
Brick, stone, block and stucco building exteriors
Historic masonry, monument and statue cleaning
Dumpster pads and trash enclosures
Sidewalks, walkways, plazas and drive-thrus
Loading docks, service entrances and truck scales
Gas station canopies, pumps and aprons
Car wash bays and tunnels
Graffiti and gum removal
Heavy equipment and fleet degreasing
Pigeon dropping clean-up and abatement

Why us

The difference with our commercial power washing

Our crews already know your property, which means faster service and fewer surprises.

01

Truck-mounted hot water

Heated, high-pressure steam cuts grease and oil that cold water leaves behind.

02

Surface-safe methods

Pressure and temperature are matched to the substrate to protect masonry and finishes.

03

Programs, not one-offs

Recurring schedules keep your property consistently clean and control long-term costs.

Industries we serve

Where we provide commercial power washing

We provide commercial power washing in Chicago, every Illinois suburb within about 100 miles, Northwest Indiana, and across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan:

Commercial Power Washing FAQs

What is the difference between power washing and steam cleaning?

Power washing uses high-pressure water to remove dirt. High-pressure steam cleaning adds heat, which breaks down grease, oil, gum and organic growth and sanitizes the surface. We use hot-water, truck-mounted systems for most commercial work.

Will pressure washing damage brick or stone?

Not when done correctly. Our technicians adjust pressure, nozzle and water temperature for each surface, and we use low-pressure methods on historic masonry, statues and delicate finishes.

Can you wash during business hours?

We can, but most clients prefer overnight or early-morning service. We operate 24/7/365 so work is scheduled around your tenants and customers.

Last updated: September 2026