Restaurant and retail storefronts accumulate a specific combination of grime that general pressure washing doesn't fully address: grease from kitchen exhaust, gum embedded in concrete, food waste staining, and the urban film that builds up on any high-foot-traffic frontage. Getting it clean requires the right chemistry matched to each type of contamination.
We schedule around your operation. Most restaurant and retail work starts at 5–7 AM before foot traffic. The entry, sidewalk, facade, and any service areas are done before your first customer arrives. No disruption, no wet floors during business hours.
What a dirty entry actually costs a restaurant or retailer
Health inspectors notice the exterior before they walk in. A grease-stained entry, a sidewalk with embedded gum, and a facade with biological streaking signal deferred maintenance — and that signal carries into the inspection.
Customers make the same judgment. A dirty entry is a reason to keep walking. For a restaurant competing with three others on the same block, appearance at the door is part of the product.
Signs it's time to schedule
- Grease staining below kitchen exhaust vents
- Gum embedded in sidewalk and entry concrete
- Food waste staining on entry steps and curb
- Biological growth on shaded facade sections
- Dark staining on awning frames and signage
- Trash area with organic staining and odor
How we do it
Pre-treatment
Grease and gum treated with targeted chemistry before pressure is applied. This is what actually removes them — pressure alone just moves them around.
Entry and sidewalk cleaning
Surface cleaner for even coverage on concrete. Wand work for steps, curb edges, and detail areas.
Facade and awning
Soft wash for facade sections with biological growth. Awning frames and signage cleaned by hand where needed.
Service area and trash enclosure
Grease trap surrounds, dumpster pads, and service entries cleaned and deodorized.
Where we work
WashLabs is based in Philadelphia and serves commercial properties across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We travel for the right job — if you have a property outside our immediate area, reach out and we'll let you know if we can make it work.
Restaurant & Storefront Cleaning questions
Can you clean before we open?
Yes. Early morning scheduling — typically 5–7 AM — is standard for restaurant and retail work. Everything is done and dry before foot traffic starts.
How do you remove gum from concrete?
Hot water and a targeted solvent loosens the bond, then pressure removes it. Cold water alone does not work on embedded gum.
How often should a restaurant exterior be cleaned?
High-traffic restaurant entries benefit from monthly or quarterly cleaning. The sidewalk and entry see the most buildup; the facade typically needs attention annually.
Do you clean the inside of the trash enclosure?
Yes. Trash enclosures and dumpster pads are part of our restaurant scope. Hot-water degreasing and deodorizing treatment.