Lanai & Pool Cage Cleaning
Mediterra

Mediterra covers about 1,700 acres on the Collier and Lee County line, with more than half the land kept as open space. Two Tom Fazio courses, lakes, wetlands and nature preserves wind between neighborhoods such as Felicita, Caminetto, Cellini and Lucarno. The homes, many built by London Bay, range from villas and coach homes to large custom estates, and the outdoor living areas are where builders put a great deal of their attention.

Big enclosures, many surfaces. A Felicita home built in 2006 is listed with its pool, spa and patio all under screen, plus an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill. A newer Caminetto residence finished in 2025 adds a covered outdoor room with tongue-and-groove ceilings and a linear gas fireplace beside the pool and spa. Spaces like these mix aluminum framing, screen mesh, stucco, stone, wood ceilings, tile and appliances. Each needs a different product and touch, and we treat them one by one rather than spraying everything the same way.

Lake-facing screens. Most of these listings mention lake views, and many Mediterra enclosures face open water. Screens on that side stay damp after dew, catch pollen and insects from the shoreline and grey faster than the rest. We give those panels extra time and a gentle second pass where needed.

Orange stains near the ground. The Felicita listing names reclaimed water as its irrigation source, and reclaimed water often carries iron. Wherever sprinklers reach the cage, the lower screens, kick plates and deck edge pick up orange-brown streaks. These are mineral stains, so ordinary detergent and pressure do not remove them. We use a dedicated rust treatment, applied carefully so it stays off the pool water and nearby stone. Where a Mediterra home irrigates with reclaimed water, as some listings show, iron in the water sprays onto pool decks, lanai pavers and the lower screen panels and oxidizes orange. The pool deck and lanai pavers are surface-cleaned, and reclaimed-water rust staining is treated with dedicated iron-removal chemistry.

Summer kitchens and stone. Grill hoods, counters and bar tops collect grease, smoke and pollen. Natural stone and some tile react to acidic cleaners, and stainless steel scratches with the wrong pad. We clean these areas by hand with surface-appropriate products and leave cooking grates and the inside of appliances to you.

Covered ceilings and fixtures. Wood or painted ceilings under the covered part of the lanai collect cobwebs and mildew in the corners, and fans and light fixtures gather dust and insects. We brush and wipe these by hand. Water and wood do not mix well, so nothing gets sprayed onto a tongue-and-groove ceiling.

Fireplaces and spas leave their own marks. An outdoor gas fireplace leaves a light film of soot above the opening and on nearby stone. A spa that spills over into the pool leaves white calcium lines on the spillway tile and the surrounding coping. Neither responds well to pressure. We clean soot by hand with a mild degreaser and treat calcium with a product made for pool tile, keeping it out of the water.

Aluminum that has dulled. On enclosures from the early and mid-2000s, painted aluminum often turns chalky. A brightening treatment removes the oxidized layer and restores most of the color. Newer cages from recent builds clean up easily, and keeping them clean is the best way to delay oxidation.

Screens are delicate. High-end cages often use finer or specialty mesh for a clearer view. Too much pressure stretches or tears it. We wash at low pressure with a wide spray, let the cleaning solution work and rinse from the inside out.

Deck surfaces. Mediterra pool decks are often travertine, natural stone or pavers. Travertine etches with acids and needs a gentle, pH-appropriate cleaner. We identify the surface, clean it accordingly and point out anything that needs sealing. Our travertine sealing page explains the next step.

How often. Lake-facing enclosures with reclaimed irrigation nearby usually look their best with a cleaning every year, and some owners add a quick screen rinse midseason if they are entertaining. Cages tucked against a preserve or under shade trees grey faster and may need attention every eight or nine months. We will tell you honestly what your cage needs rather than selling a schedule. Aluminum frames also oxidize in Florida humidity, leaving a chalky white or yellow film that a rinse will not remove; it needs an aluminum brightener and, left for years, can advance to the point of recoating.

Villas and coach homes. Not every Mediterra home has a large estate cage. Villa and coach home lanais are smaller and often share a wall or roof line with a neighbor. We clean those carefully, keep water on your side, and are happy to quote both owners if the neighbors want matching results.

Pricing. A standard pool cage begins at $299. Large cages from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet begin at $399. Enclosures with an outdoor kitchen or a two-story birdcage design begin at $499. Heavy oxidation treatment adds $75 to $150. A cage with the deck floor cleaned together begins at $399.

Timing and access. Many owners schedule in October or November before the club season, and again before leaving for the summer. Mediterra is gated; we register in advance and can coordinate with your estate manager or house watcher if you are away, sending photos when the work is done. We work around summer kitchens, grills, TVs and furniture — covering electronics and moving furniture back when we finish.