--- title: "How To Clean A Lanai" url: https://naples-pressure-washing.com/how-to-clean-a-lanai/ date: 2026-05-14 modified: 2026-11-10 lang: en author: "South Florida Exterior Wash" description: "How To Clean A Lanai · Naples, Florida How To Clean A Lanai in Naples FL A complete Naples guide to cleaning a lanai the right way — the screens,..." categories: - "Roof Wash" image: https://naples-pressure-washing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/how-to-clean-a-lanai-hero-naples-pressure-washing-1024x572.webp word_count: 2019 --- # How To Clean A Lanai ## Key Takeaways - Naples Pressure Washing treats lanai cleaning as three connected parts—screen enclosure, aluminum frame, and floor—each requiring soft wash solution and low-pressure rinsing to prevent damage to thin mesh and light aluminum. - Low pressure protects lanai screens and frames because high pressure tears the thin screen mesh and bends the lightweight aluminum, making soft wash solutions do the cleaning work instead of force. - Naples Pressure Washing prices lanai cleaning from $249 for small cages under 800 sq ft and $299 for standard cages, with the deck floor package from $399, consistently 15–30% less than competition with no franchise fees or corporate overhead. - Algae and mildew grow directly in the screen mesh due to Florida humidity, and soft wash solutions kill the growth at the root rather than just rinsing the surface, restoring screen clarity. How To Clean A Lanai · Naples, Florida How To Clean A Lanai *in Naples FL* A complete Naples guide to cleaning a lanai the right way — the screens, the frame, and the floor — why low pressure protects the enclosure, and what it costs. Every job is priced through a free online quote. [📞 Call for a Free Quote — 239-544-1165](tel:2395441165) QuotedAfter a Quick Look — Lanai Cleaning Low PSISoft Wash — Screen Safe 15–30%Less Than Competition FreeOnline Quote "We are consistently 15% to 30% less than the competition" [Get Your Free Quote →](tel:2395441165) 🌴 Screens, Frame and Floor: Cleaning the Whole Lanai Screens · Frame · Floor · Low Pressure A lanai is a Naples staple — and cleaning one properly means treating it as **three connected parts: the screen enclosure, the aluminum frame, and the floor.** All three grow the same Florida buildup of algae, mold, mildew, and dirt, and all three need the right touch. One rule runs through every part of the job: **keep the pressure low.** The mesh is fine and the aluminum members are light, so a hard spray can rip panels and kink the frame. A **soft wash solution** does the real cleaning, and a gentle rinse carries the loosened growth away. The **screens** are soft washed so algae and mildew are killed in the mesh without stretching it. The **frame** is cleaned of the black streaking and buildup that collects on the aluminum. The **floor** — usually concrete or pavers — is cleaned at the appropriate pressure for that surface. When all three parts are treated in one visit with solution and a light rinse, the view through the mesh opens up again, the frame loses its grey cast and the floor stops feeling slick underfoot, and the algae is killed at the root rather than just rinsed off the surface. ![How To Clean A Lanai Naples FL](https://naples-pressure-washing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/How-To-Clean-Lanai-Screens.webp) Lanai Cleaning — Naples, FL The Most Important Rule A lanai is cleaned at **low pressure with a soft wash solution — always.** The screen mesh is thin and the aluminum frame is light; high pressure tears the screens and bends the frame. ⚙️ How Our Crew Works Through a Lanai Protect · Soft Wash · Frame · Floor ![How To Clean A Lanai Naples FL — Step By Step](https://naples-pressure-washing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/How-To-Clean-A-Lanai-Floor-.webp) Soft Washing A Lanai Enclosure — Naples **1. Protect the surroundings.** Chairs, tables and cushions come out or get covered, beds outside the screen are soaked with clear water, and pool equipment is shielded before any solution is mixed. **2. Soft wash the screens.** A soft wash cleaning solution is applied to the screen mesh, breaking down the algae, mold, and mildew at the root without stretching or tearing the thin mesh. **3. Clean the aluminum frame.** The frame is cleaned of the black streaking and buildup that collects on the aluminum, then rinsed at low pressure. **4. Clean the lanai floor.** The floor — concrete or pavers — is cleaned at the pressure appropriate for that surface, finishing the enclosure as a whole. Every step is built around protecting the enclosure. There is no part of a lanai cleaning where high pressure on the screens or frame is the right call. 🧴 Four Kinds of Lanai Grime Algae · Mildew · Frame Streaking · Floor Grime On The Screens ### Algae & Mildew Florida humidity grows algae and mildew right in the screen mesh, dulling the view. A soft wash solution kills it at the root. On The Frame ### Black Streaking The aluminum frame collects black streaking and grime over time. It cleans up — but needs the right solution and low pressure. On The Floor ### Ground-In Dirt & Growth The lanai floor — concrete or pavers — builds up dirt, algae, and organic growth like any outdoor surface, cleaned at the right pressure. Everywhere ### Pollen & Debris Naples pollen and organic debris settle across the whole enclosure. The full soft wash clears all three parts together. 💰 Lanai Cleaning Prices in Naples 15–30% Less Than Competition Each lanai is priced from a **free online quote** that looks at the footprint of the enclosure, how heavy the growth is and whether you want the floor done too. We do not give numbers sight unseen over the phone. Starting figures for Naples: Standard Lanai — Screens & FrameSoft wash of the screen enclosure and aluminum frameQuoted online Lanai — Screens, Frame & FloorFull lanai cleaning including the concrete or paver floorQuoted online Large Lanai or Pool EnclosureLarger screen enclosures and pool cagesFrom $299 Lanai + House Wash ComboLanai cleaning and full exterior house wash in one visit — best valueQuoted online Our Pricing Promise We are consistently **15–30% less than the competition**. No franchise fees, no corporate overhead. Call us after getting other quotes — we will beat them. Call 239-544-1165 for a free online quote. 🦈 Why Choose Naples Pressure Washing Locally Owned · Licensed · Insured ![Naples Lanai Cleaning — Owner Blane Perun](https://naples-pressure-washing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Areas.webp) Blane Perun — Owner, Naples Pressure Washing From the Owner"I started this company to give Naples homeowners a professional option that doesn't cost a fortune. We do the same quality work as anyone in this market — for less. That's my promise." **— Blane Perun** Pricing ### 15–30% Less Than Competition No franchise fees, no corporate overhead. Blane runs every job personally. Licensed & Insured ### Florida Licensed Contractor Fully licensed and insured. COI available on request. Gated Communities ### Pre-Approved Access Pre-registered with most major Naples gated communities. Gate coordination handled directly. 📍 Areas We ServeCollier & Lee Counties We provide **lanai cleaning in Naples FL** and throughout Southwest Florida: NaplesNorth NaplesBonita SpringsEsteroMarco IslandFort MyersCape CoralPelican BayGrey OaksTiburonQuail WestMediterraFiddler's CreekMiromar LakesPelican LandingBonita BayLely ResortVineyardsPort RoyalPark ShoreOlde NaplesVanderbilt BeachAll Gated Communities 🔩 Treating the Aluminum the Way Its Finishers Advise Frame Care Most lanai frames are painted or powder-coated aluminum, and the finishing industry publishes its own cleaning guidance for that material. The FGIA cleaning and maintenance guide for architecturally finished aluminum (AAMA 609 and 610) says mild soaps or detergents that are safe for bare hands should be safe for coated aluminum, and that anything stronger should be spot-tested first. It warns against aggressive alkaline or acid cleaners, against excessive abrasive rubbing on stubborn stains, and says solvents call for extreme care because they can damage sealants, gaskets and painted finishes. The same guide advises against cleaning hot, sun-heated surfaces, says working in the shade is preferable, and stresses rinsing thoroughly with clean water after any soil is removed. On a Naples lanai that means starting on the shaded side of the enclosure in the morning and leaving the west-facing members until the sun has moved off them. The guide also notes that in foggy coastal regions, repeated cycles of condensation and drying can build up salts and dirt on aluminum, and it recommends asking the finish supplier for a cleaning schedule rather than setting one by guesswork. 🛋️ Cushions, Rugs and Everything You Sit On Soft Goods A lanai cleaning goes faster and turns out better when the soft goods are handled separately. Many outdoor cushions are made with Sunbrella fabric, and Sunbrella’s own care instructions call for a solution of 1/4 cup of mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water, applied with a sponge or very soft brush. For mold or mildew it gives a stronger mix of 1 cup of bleach and 1/4 cup of mild soap per gallon of water, sprayed on and left to soak for 15 minutes before the whole surface is cleaned. Sunbrella says to rinse until all soap residue is gone, to let the fabric air dry only, and to avoid scrubbing, hard-bristle brushes and other abrasive methods. It also warns that bleach can harm the natural environment around you and that nearby fabrics which are not Sunbrella should be protected from it. If your cushions are a different brand, check the tag before using anything stronger than soap. Either way, set them out of the enclosure while the screens and frame are washed so they do not catch rinse water carrying the growth you just removed. 🐞 Lovebug Season on a Screened Lanai Spring and Late Summer Twice a year a lanai gets an extra coating. The UF/IFAS extension office in Sarasota County explains that lovebugs fly in spring, around April and May, and again in late summer, around August and September, with adult flights lasting four to five weeks each season. It notes that the acidity from their bodies, especially the females’ egg masses, can etch car paint, and that the bugs are attracted to fresh paint. Its advice for cars is to remove splatter quickly, soften stubborn spots under a damp towel for about five minutes and avoid vigorous scrubbing that can scratch the finish. The same gentle approach suits a painted lanai frame. If your enclosure has collected a season’s worth of bugs, it makes sense to book the cleaning soon after the flight ends rather than right before the next one begins. 🔍 A Walk-Around Before Any Water Goes On Spot Problems First Before cleaning, it is worth looking at the enclosure panel by panel. Screens that have pulled out of their spline channel, panels already torn by a palm frond or a storm, and kick plates with loose screws will not survive any wash in their current state, and they are easier to see and photograph while the mesh is still dark. Note them so they can be rescreened or refastened, and so nobody confuses old damage with something that happened on cleaning day. Look up as well. The roof panels of the cage collect leaves and acorn caps that slide down into the gutter along the top rail, and the corners where screen meets frame are favorite spots for spider webs and wasp nests. Those are cleared by hand before the solution is applied so the rinse can do its job. 📞 Tall Cages and Second-Story Screens When to Bring in a Crew A single-story patio enclosure can be kept up between professional cleanings with a soft brush, mild soap and a garden hose. Two-story cages, enclosures that wrap a pool, and lanais where the screen roof is out of reach from the ground are a different job: they need ladders set on a wet deck, enough reach to treat the top rails evenly, and care to keep solution out of the pool. That is where we come in. Call Naples Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning at 239-544-1165 to get a quote for the whole enclosure. ❓ Frequently Asked QuestionsHow To Clean A Lanai Naples FL How do you clean a lanai?A lanai is cleaned in three parts — the screen enclosure, the aluminum frame, and the floor. The screens and frame are soft washed with a cleaning solution and rinsed at low pressure, and the floor is cleaned at the pressure appropriate for that surface. Low pressure throughout protects the thin mesh and light frame. Can you pressure wash a lanai?Not with high pressure. Lanai screen mesh is thin and the aluminum frame is light — high pressure tears the screens and bends the frame. A lanai is cleaned with a soft wash solution doing the work and low-pressure rinsing only. Why are my lanai screens dark or dingy?That darkness is algae and mildew growing right in the screen mesh — Florida humidity feeds it. A soft wash cleaning solution kills it at the root, rather than just rinsing the surface, so the screens see clearly again. Does lanai cleaning include the floor?It can — the screens and frame are the core of a lanai cleaning, and the concrete or paver floor can be included as part of the same visit. The free online quote covers whether the floor is included in your quote. How much does lanai cleaning cost in Naples?A standard lanai screen and frame cleaning, with or without the floor, is quoted after a quick look. Larger enclosures and pool cages start at $299. All pricing is based on a free online quote. We are consistently 15–30% less than the competition — call 239-544-1165. Do you service gated communities in Naples?Yes — pre-registered with most major gated communities in Naples and SWFL including Pelican Bay, Grey Oaks, Tiburon, Mediterra, Quail West, Fiddler's Creek, Miromar Lakes, Pelican Landing, and more. We handle gate coordination directly.