A new commercial exterior cleaning company launched operations Sunday, August 24, bringing specialized pressure washing services to the Palouse region — including Moscow and the broader Latah County area — for the first time under a dedicated commercial-only model.
Pullman Wash Co, based in Pullman, Washington, opened its doors with a service area stretching across Whitman County in Washington and into Latah County and Nez Perce County in Idaho, covering communities such as Moscow, Colfax, and Lewiston. The company says it was built specifically to fill a gap in the Palouse commercial cleaning market, where property managers and business owners have had limited options for industrial-grade exterior maintenance.
Who Founded the Company and What They Offer
The business was founded by Kris Ott, who also established The Bright Side Spokane, and Mark Hilby, co-founder of Grace Pressure Washing. Together, the two bring roughly two decades of combined experience in exterior cleaning services to the new venture.
Pullman Wash Co focuses exclusively on commercial accounts rather than residential work. Its service lineup covers apartment complex exterior washing, gas station and fuel island cleaning, building facade cleaning, parking lot maintenance, roof cleaning, moss removal, and dumpster pad sanitation — a broad range of services aimed at property managers, retail operators, and commercial landlords throughout the region.
The company’s hot water pressure washing equipment operates at up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature level designed specifically to break down oil, grease, and petroleum deposits — the kinds of buildup common at fuel islands, loading docks, and high-traffic commercial driveways. That capability sets the company apart from standard residential pressure washers, which typically operate at much lower temperatures.
Environmental Compliance and Business Practices
One detail that may appeal to property owners with regulatory obligations is the company’s dedicated EPA-compliant water reclamation trailer. Commercial washing operations can generate wastewater laden with petroleum residue and cleaning agents, and improper discharge can trigger environmental violations. Pullman Wash Co says all jobs are handled with reclamation equipment on site to capture and properly manage that runoff.
The company also offers after-hours scheduling, a practical feature for businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations that cannot easily close off parking areas or fuel islands during business hours. Each completed job includes before-and-after photo documentation and detailed invoicing — practices that give commercial property managers a paper trail for maintenance records and vendor accountability.
The company’s service radius covers roughly a thirty-minute drive from Pullman, putting Moscow squarely within its regular operating zone. That geographic footprint spans a corridor that includes some of the region’s busiest commercial areas, from the University of Idaho campus district in Moscow to the agricultural-service businesses along Highway 8 and Highway 95 that form the economic backbone of Latah County.
A Growing Small Business Sector on the Palouse
The launch of Pullman Wash Co reflects a broader pattern of small business formation across the Palouse, where the combined commercial activity of Pullman and Moscow — anchored by Washington State University and the University of Idaho — creates steady demand for commercial property maintenance services. Apartment complexes, retail strips, and fuel stations throughout the corridor generate consistent cleaning needs that have historically required bringing in contractors from Spokane or other larger markets.
For Latah County property owners and managers, having a locally based commercial cleaner operating with industrial-grade equipment and environmental compliance built in could reduce both cost and coordination time compared to sourcing services from farther away.
Pullman Wash Co can be reached by phone at 509-720-8333 or online at pullmanwash.co.
What Comes Next
The company launched operations August 24 and is now actively scheduling commercial accounts across its service area. Property managers and business owners in Moscow, Genesee, Juliaetta, and surrounding Latah County communities interested in exterior cleaning services fall within the company’s stated service radius. As the business establishes its client base in the region, it will be among the local commercial vendors to watch as the Palouse economy heads into the fall season — a period when building and pavement maintenance often ramps up ahead of winter weather. For statewide business and economic coverage, visit Idaho News.