MORGANTOWN — Giving back to the community is something Mitch Wood has done ever since he started his business, Powerwash Bros.
“I’ve always given back. Even when I started my auto detailing business like 10 years ago. And it’s how I get the word out there and how I give back,” Wood said.
Soon, you might see Powerwash Bros in downtown Morgantown removing graffiti and cleaning all the sidewalks on High Street. Wood said he hopes to begin in February but it has to be over 40 degrees.
Offering free cleanings is also a great way to advertise.
“We do churches for free, for instance. And all I do is tell the preacher ‘just give us a shout out during Mass,’” Wood said. “We probably did 10 churches this year.”
Recently the company cleaned the Gold Star Memorial outside the Marion County National Guard Armory
“How this usually works is if I see something that bugs me, and it’s an eyesore. I’ll get permission by whoever owns it to clean it up for free,” Wood said.
Wood reached out to Main Street Morgantown with the offer to clean, said executive director Barbara Watkins. Main Street Morgantown will pay for the cleaning supplies and Powerwash Bros is providing the free labor and equipment.
“They’re really very, very community-oriented to want to reach out and help clean up,” Watkins said.
She said Wood was also planning to help the city clean surfaces for three new murals that are planned downtown.
Watkins said a clean community filled with art allows residents to take pride in their city and its uniqueness.
The giving back isn’t limited to churches, the military and municipalities. Wood said there is a drawing each month on the company’s Facebook page for a free house washing.
“I just love pressure washing and it really cheers people up,” Wood said. “I see it every day when I’m out working.”
