How To Clean Lanai
Screens in Naples FL
A complete Naples guide to cleaning lanai screens — why soft wash and low pressure are essential, how algae is killed in the mesh, and what it costs. Most Naples lanai cleaning jobs: $149+.
📞 Call for a Free Quote — 239-544-1165Lanai Cleaning
Mesh Safe
Competition
Quote
Lanai screens dull and darken in Naples because algae and mildew grow right in the mesh — Florida humidity feeds it constantly. Cleaning the screens means killing that growth in the weave without damaging the thin mesh or the light aluminum frame holding it.
The non-negotiable rule is soft wash, low pressure. Lanai screen mesh is delicate — high pressure stretches it, tears it, or blows it right out of the frame channel. The cleaning is done with a soft wash solution that breaks down the algae and mildew, and a low-pressure rinse that lifts it away.
The soft wash solution is what does the actual work. It penetrates the mesh and kills the algae and mildew at the root — which is why the screens stay clearer longer than if they were just rinsed off the surface. A surface rinse leaves the growth alive in the weave to come right back.
Done correctly — soft wash solution, low pressure, careful rinsing — Naples lanai screens come back bright, see clearly again, and the algae is dealt with at the source rather than just knocked off the top.
Lanai screens are cleaned with a soft wash solution and low pressure — always. The mesh is thin and delicate; high pressure stretches it, tears it, or blows it out of the frame channel.
1. Protect the surroundings. Furniture is moved or covered, surrounding landscaping is wetted down, and any pool equipment is protected before the cleaning begins.
2. Apply the soft wash solution. A soft wash cleaning solution is applied across the screen mesh, penetrating the weave to break down the algae and mildew.
3. Let the solution dwell. The solution sits and works on the growth — the dwell time is what kills the algae at the root, so high pressure is never needed.
4. Low-pressure rinse. The screens are rinsed at low pressure, carrying away the dead growth and solution residue without stretching or tearing the mesh.
The whole process is built around the solution doing the work, not the pressure. There is no step in a lanai screen cleaning where high pressure on the mesh is the right call.
High Pressure
High pressure stretches, tears, or blows the thin screen mesh out of the frame channel. Screens must be soft washed at low pressure.
Surface Rinsing Only
Just rinsing the screens leaves the algae alive in the weave — it comes right back. A soft wash solution kills it at the root.
Aggressive Scrubbing
Hard scrubbing or leaning on the screens pushes against the light aluminum frame and can bend or warp it.
Letting Algae Set In
Algae left to grow works deep into the mesh and becomes harder to clear. Regular soft washing keeps the screens from getting that far gone.
All lanai cleaning pricing is based on a free on-site inspection — the size of the enclosure, the degree of growth, and whether the frame and floor are included determine the final price. We never give blind phone estimates. These are honest starting ranges for Naples:
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 on-site inspection.
“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
15–30% Less Than Competition
No franchise fees, no corporate overhead. Blane runs every job personally.
Florida Licensed Contractor
Fully licensed and insured. COI available on request.
Pre-Approved Access
Pre-registered with most major Naples gated communities. Gate coordination handled directly.
We provide lanai screen cleaning in Naples FL and throughout Southwest Florida:
Black streaks GONE in 1 visit — and they stay gone for 2-3 years.
Soft wash chemistry kills Gloeocapsa Magma at the root, not just on the surface. No high pressure, no tile damage, no voided warranty.
Review Us WIN BIG!
Tell us what needs cleaning — I'll Look on Google Maps, and write you a price. Most quotes take 2 minutes.