Meet Petr Basel: A Certified Pressure Washing Pro Who Wears His ECP Badge With Pride

Petr Basel

Walk up to Petr Basel on a job site and you'll notice something most pressure washing companies don't have—an ECP (Exterior Cleaning Professional) certification badge displayed right on his company uniform. It's a small detail that says a lot: this is a trained, certified professional who invested in learning the trade the right way.

Petr didn't start there. When he first launched his pressure washing business, he was running it on the side while still working another full-time job. Not long after, he'd built a real team, cut his own days in the field, grown the business dramatically, and—most importantly—freed up more time for his family. That's the kind of transformation that happens when you treat exterior cleaning like a real business instead of a side hustle.

Part of building that professional foundation was getting trained and certified. Petr completed the How To Wash 2 training program and now proudly wears his ECP certification on his uniform, so every customer he meets knows they're hiring someone who took the time to master the craft.

Why Displaying the ECP Certification Matters

In an industry where anyone can buy a machine and call themselves a pro, a visible certification instantly separates you from the crowd. When Petr's customers see that ECP badge, it answers the question every homeowner and property manager is silently asking: Can I trust this person with my property?

That's the power of certification. It turns "I hope this guy knows what he's doing" into "this is clearly a professional." It builds trust before the first word of the sales conversation, supports premium pricing, and gives commercial clients confidence that you understand safety, surfaces, and liability. Petr wearing his ECP badge isn't just branding—it's a trust signal that helps him win better jobs.

So what exactly is the training behind that badge? Here's an in-depth look at How To Wash 2.

What Is How To Wash 2?

How To Wash 2 is a comprehensive online pressure washing and soft washing training and certification program created by industry veterans Mike Vidan and Justin Rogers, who bring over 25 years of combined experience. It's built to take someone from beginner to confident, profitable exterior cleaning professional—covering both residential and commercial work, the chemistry behind every clean, the equipment, the safety practices, and the business fundamentals.

Instead of piecing together scattered, unreliable advice from YouTube and Facebook groups, the course consolidates everything into one proven system with over 8 hours of in-depth video training, lifetime access, a Q&A library, and every future update included.

What the How To Wash 2 Program Covers

Residential Cleaning

Complete residential training covering roof cleaning, house washing, and every surface in between—the essential processes and techniques to clean efficiently, safely, and profitably, so you can handle any residential job with confidence.

Commercial Cleaning

A deep dive into cleaning commercial properties: identifying potential hazards, assessing surfaces and the best way to clean them, and developing an efficient, safe plan of attack. Step-by-step guidance and on-site walkthroughs prepare you to compete for higher-value commercial contracts.

How to Mix Chemicals

One of the most in-depth sections of the course. You learn exactly which chemicals to use on every surface, the correct ratios for optimal results, and the best application methods—taught through classroom-style lessons and real job walkthroughs. Getting the mix right is the difference between a flawless clean and a damaged property, which makes this training invaluable.

Equipment: What You Need and How to Use It

A full walkthrough of the equipment used by professional pressure washing and soft washing companies, from entry-level budget setups to high-end pro-grade systems—trailers, skids, wands, tips, and the best configurations at every price point, so you build the right setup for your budget and goals.

Soft Washing Simplified

Covers every aspect of chemical application and mixing to help you build the most efficient soft washing process and setup, whether you're just starting out or scaling up.

Specialty Chemicals to Increase Prices

Reveals the top specialty chemicals that add major value for your customers and significantly increase your profits, with step-by-step demos showing what each one does and how to use it to stand out in your market.

Property Protection and Safety

One of the most overlooked topics for new washing businesses—how to protect yourself from potential litigation while keeping your customers' property safe. You'll learn what equipment and products to buy, how to use them, and how to set clear expectations up front.

Wash Smarter, Not Harder + Pro-Tips

Efficiency is everything. These sections break down every step of the job from setup to final inspection, plus insider tips and tricks that save your equipment, extend the life of your consumables, and protect your body over the long run.

The Certification You Earn

Completing How To Wash 2 earns you the Commercial and Residential Exterior Cleaning Professional (ECP) Certification—the same credential Petr Basel wears on his uniform. You receive official ECP logos to display on your marketing materials, uniforms, trucks, trailers, social media, and website, so you can showcase your professionalism everywhere your customers see you.

In a largely unregulated industry, that credential sets you apart and gives both homeowners and commercial clients confidence they're hiring a true professional.

What You Get With How To Wash 2

• Over 8 hours of in-depth video training—among the most comprehensive in the exterior cleaning industry

• Lifetime access to all training plus every future update

• A Q&A library for answers to questions you didn't even know you had

• The Commercial and Residential Exterior Cleaning Professional (ECP) Certification

• Official ECP logos for your branding, uniforms, and marketing

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Is It Worth It?

The program costs less than a single house wash, meaning one job can cover the entire investment. For pros like Petr Basel, the training and certification became part of the professional foundation that helped turn a side income into a real, growing company with a team and more time for family.

If you want to build your exterior cleaning business the professional way—and earn a certification worth wearing on your uniform—How To Wash 2 is one of the most complete pressure washing and soft washing training programs available.

Get trained. Get certified. Wear your ECP badge with pride.

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