Pure Pressure Pro Wash of Georgia is a Greene County business founded by a local teen with the idea of providing a unique service.
The company has been operating for over a year and offers a range of pressure and soft washing services to Greene, Morgan, and Putnam counties.
Knox Van Mol, 18, owns Pure Pressure Pro Wash of Georgia and is a recent graduate of Lake Oconee Academy. He initially began his venture with his grandfather’s pressure-washing machine, doing small jobs for older residents in the community.
Within the last year of business, he’s seen the company rapidly grow in popularity.
“I would say that [the business’s success] steadily increased, and then this year, it was an exponential growth because as more people heard about it, more people knew,” Van Mol said. “I think it’s a good business to get into because many different people need it.”
Van Mol believes using social media to promote his work has been an advantage in operating the business and gaining customers.
“Most people who have labor-intensive businesses at the lake are very good at what they do, but they don’t always know much about technology and how to scale a business,” Van Mol said. “So that’s where I came in and started doing that.”
According to Van Mol, Pure Pressure Pro Wash of Georgia has grossed over 200K since the beginning of 2025. The company has gained over 300 clients in 1.5 years and books out “around two months in advance.”
Van Mol purchased his first business truck about a year ago and recently invested in his second one this summer. Since the beginning of this year, he has bought two trailers and hired two more employees.
Van Mol is set to attend UGA starting in the spring of 2026 and plans to open another branch in Athens, which he hopes to manage. He believes that his high school experience, which involved balancing business and education, has prepared him for the year ahead.
“In high school, I had five AP classes and was playing football and soccer and doing the business,” Van Mol said. “It’s going to be hard, but I don’t think it’s something I haven’t done before.”
With the ability to run a successful business at a young age, Van Mol says the experience has taught him many business skills he will need for the future. He believes the roles of running a business and assisting clients helped him grow as a person.
“There are so many more things that go into owning the business that many people don’t realize,” Van Mol said. “Dealing with taxes, payroll, managing W2 employees, and sending out paychecks, all at 18, is a lot.”
Overall, Van Mol hopes his experience could exemplify what can happen when “the youth take initiative.” He believes it is essential for kids to start early if they are interested in opening a business at a young age.
“The earlier you start and the more effort you put into it, the bigger it can get,” Van Mol said. “Many people like young kids trying to start a business, and having that support behind your business is a huge way to grow.”