Spokane Exterior Cleaning Company Responds to Wildfire Cleanup Surge as Out of Town Contractors Flood the Market
SPOKANE, WA – August 26, 2026 – Nearly a month after the Spokane area fires began and several weeks after evacuation orders lifted, The Bright Side is responding to a growing wave of calls from homeowners who were sold wildfire cleanup contracts by out of town contractors and local companies that cannot fulfill the work on a reasonable timeline.
The Bright Side, a locally owned exterior cleaning company based in Spokane, is currently working Saturdays and Sundays and running from dawn to dusk to serve homeowners dealing with fire retardant removal, soot cleanup, and wildfire related exterior damage throughout the affected areas.
“We had one homeowner tell us that four other contractors had already knocked on their door before we arrived and had sent them a contract to sign at 2AM the night before we arrived,” said Kris Ott, owner of The Bright Side Spokane. “They chose us because we were a local company equipped to handle their project on a real timeline. A neighbor had gotten the same service from another crew of four that took two days to complete. We did two homes of the same size in a full day with significantly better results.”
The company is fielding several calls per week from homeowners whose cleanup contracts with other companies have stalled, with no clear answer on when the work will be completed. The pattern of out of town contractors rushing into the Spokane market following the wildfire event, securing contracts, and then failing to execute on scheduling has created significant frustration among affected residents.
The Bright Side has identified a specialized eco-friendly cleaning solution that is producing superior results on fire retardant and soot removal while neutralizing the corrosive properties present in the retardant itself. Most contractors responding to wildfire cleanup demand in the Spokane area are not aware this product exists.
The company is equipped to handle exterior cleaning from the roof to the sidewalk including fire retardant removal from siding and hardscape, soot and smoke residue cleaning, and full exterior restoration for properties affected by the Spokane Area Fires.
“For such a significant event to hit Spokane it is frustrating to watch out of town companies rush in, present themselves as local, and pressure homeowners into signing contracts they cannot fulfill,” Ott said. “These are people who went through an evacuation and came home to find their property covered in fire retardant. The last thing they need is a contractor who takes their deposit and disappears.”
The Bright Side was featured on KREM 2 News during the Up River fire event for providing expert advice on fire retardant cleanup to Spokane homeowners. The company’s full DIY guide to fire retardant removal is available at https://thebrightsidespokane.com/fire-retardant-cleanup-spokane.
Homeowners in the affected areas who need wildfire cleanup services or who are waiting on contracts with other companies that have not been fulfilled can reach The Bright Side by calling or texting 509-464-9461. The company is available seven days a week and will not solicit door to door.
About The Bright Side
The Bright Side is a locally owned exterior cleaning company serving Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mead, Deer Park, Airway Heights, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and surrounding communities throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Services include pressure washing, soft washing, roof cleaning, house washing, window cleaning, holiday light installation, snow and ice management, and wildfire cleanup including fire retardant removal and soot cleaning. The Bright Side was featured on KREM 2 News during the Upriver Fire and operates with a 110 percent satisfaction guarantee on every job. Founded by Kris Ott. thebrightsidespokane.com.
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Company Name: The Bright Side
Contact Person: Kris Ott
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Phone: 509-464-9461
City: Spokane
State: WA
Country: United States
Website: https://thebrightsidespokane.com
