Read the enclosure and quote
Cooper walks the enclosure to note the mesh, the frame and the worst pollen, then quotes the work before setting up. The walk-through sets the gentle method for the screens.
Southshore Pressure Washing
Patio Screen Cleaning in River Ridge, Louisiana
Southshore Pressure Washing provides patio screen cleaning for homes in River Ridge, Louisiana and the Southshore. The service clears pollen, dust and algae from screen frames and mesh using a gentle rinse, leaving the enclosure clean and bright without tearing the mesh or loosening the panels.
5.0Rated from 17 Google reviews
2024Serving the Southshore since
12Exterior cleaning services
6Communities covered
The basics
What is patio screen cleaning?
Patio screen cleaning is the gentle washing of screen enclosures, the aluminum frames and the mesh panels, to remove the pollen, dust and algae that build up over a season. Left alone, that growth turns the screens green and gray, blocks the breeze, and feeds stains onto the frame. The work is done with a soft rinse, because screen mesh tears easily under a hard stream and the frames can be dented. A clean enclosure reads bright and lets air through again. Most enclosures benefit once the screens read green with pollen, which is often through the spring and the humid season.
Patio Screens is one of the twelve exterior cleaning services on this site. If more than one surface on the property needs work, services are usually combined on a single visit, so it is worth reading the full service list and the communities covered before booking.
Scope
What does patio screen cleaning cover?
Patio screen cleaning covers the full enclosure: the screen mesh on every panel, the aluminum frame, the door, and the kick plate at the base. It lifts the green pollen film, the dust that settles on the mesh, the algae that forms in the shaded corners, and the streaks that run down the frame. The rinse is gentle so the mesh is not torn and the frames are not dented. It does not include repairing torn mesh, replacing damaged screens, or re-screening a panel.
Not sure this is the service the property needs? The services hub explains how to read the surface and choose, and the before and after photos show what a finished wash looks like.
The process
How patio screens is carried out
Every job runs in the same order, from the first walk-through to the final review, so there is no guessing about what happens next.
Soft rinse the screens
A gentle rinse is applied to the mesh and frames, lifting the pollen and algae without tearing the panels. The crew works top down so the grime sheets off rather than drying in streaks.
Rinse and review
The enclosure gets a final rinse and a walk-through with the homeowner when they are on site. Any panel that reads streaky is touched up before the crew leaves.
On the day
What happens on the day?
Furniture moved off
Furniture inside the enclosure is moved so the crew can reach every panel.
Gentle rinse set up
The rinse for screens is set for a lower impact than the gear used on concrete.
Frames and mesh together
The frame and the mesh are rinsed together so the whole enclosure reads even.
Walk-through at the end
A walk-through confirms the screens read bright and the pollen is gone.
Before the crew arrives
How do I prepare for patio screen cleaning?
A short list, none of it heavy work. Anything left undone is handled during the walk-through.
Move furniture out
Clear the table, chairs and decor out of the enclosure so every panel is reachable.
Point out torn mesh
Tell the crew about any torn panels so the rinse is set extra gentle there.
Close the screen door
Latch the screen door so it does not swing during the rinse.
Keep pets inside
Keep pets inside during the rinse so the crew can move freely.
Timing
How long does patio screen cleaning take?
A typical enclosure is cleaned in one to two hours, depending on the size of the screen and how heavy the pollen is. A large enclosure with deep green film takes longer than a small one with light dust. The time also changes with whether the frame and kick plate are included. A dry, mild day lets the screens dry evenly, while wind pushes the job to another day.
Signs to look for
How do I know I need patio screen cleaning?
Screens read green
A green tint across the mesh is pollen and algae sitting on the screen.
Breeze is blocked
If the breeze no longer comes through the screens, the mesh is plugged with dust and pollen.
Streaks on the frame
Dark streaks down the aluminum frame are runoff and grime.
Algae in the corners
Green growth in the shaded corners of the enclosure is algae feeding on the frame.
Included
What every patio screens job includes
- Gentle rinse of all screen mesh
- Aluminum frame cleaning
- Pollen and dust removal
- Algae lift from shaded corners
- Door and kick plate rinse
- Streak-free finish on the mesh
- Walk-through review before crew leaves
Pairs well with
What services pair with patio screen cleaning?
Soft Washing
Soft washing on the same visit handles the fragile trim around the enclosure.
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Patio cleaning on the same visit clears the pollen that drops from the screens onto the pavers.
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Pool deck cleaning on the same visit clears the pollen that drops onto the deck.
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Why homeowners book patio screens here
Rated 5 from 17 Google reviews. The standard the crew holds on every job.
Rated 5 from 17 reviews
Every review on the reviews page is reproduced word for word, in the order it was left.
Google Review
My stucco came out fantastic! We have tried different products before to clean it and nothing seemed to work. I was pleasantly surprised at how great it came out. All the old black and mildew is gone! Will be using this company in future as needed! Thanks, Cooper!
Questions
Patio Screens questions, answered
Will the rinse tear my screens?
No, when the method is matched to the surface. Screens are rinsed with a gentle stream that lifts pollen and algae without tearing the mesh or loosening the frames. If a panel is already torn, the crew sets the rinse extra gentle there and flags it during the walk-through.
Can you clean around torn mesh?
Yes. The crew works around torn panels with a gentler rinse so the tear does not spread, and points out any damage during the walk-through so you know it needs a separate repair.
How often should I clean my patio screens?
Most enclosures do well with a wash once the screens read green with pollen, which is often through the spring and the humid season. Enclosures under trees collect pollen faster and need it sooner. There is no fixed schedule.
Does patio screen cleaning include the frame?
Yes, the aluminum frame, the door and the kick plate at the base are all part of the enclosure and are rinsed with the mesh so the whole thing reads even.
What affects the price of patio screen cleaning?
The price depends on the size of the enclosure, how heavy the pollen is, and whether the frame and kick plate are included. Cooper quotes the job after the walk-through so the price reflects the actual work. Call (504) 414-4449 for a quote.
What if it rains on the scheduled day?
Steady rain or high wind pushes the job to another day, because the wash needs dry conditions to work and to let the surfaces dry evenly. If the job is rescheduled, the crew coordinates the next available day so the work stays on track without forcing it into conditions that would undo the work.
Do I need to be home for the work?
You do not have to be home for the wash itself, as long as the crew can reach the surfaces and an outdoor water spigot. Many homeowners prefer to be there for the walk-through at the start and the review at the end, but it is not required.
How long do the results last?
The results last as long as the conditions that caused the growth stay the same. A sun-facing surface holds clean longer than a shaded one, because the sun dries the surface and keeps algae from setting. The wash clears the growth, but the shade and the moisture set when it returns.
Coverage
Where patio screens is offered
Patio Screens is available across River Ridge and the surrounding Southshore communities. Each area below links to its own page.
Keep reading
Patio Screens across the Southshore
Patio Screens is offered from River Ridge out through Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans, Lakeview and Harahan. Each link below goes to a page with the detail for that community or service.
Patio Screens by community
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Request a patio screens quote
If your patio screens is showing the grime this climate lays down, the next step is a walk-through and a straightforward price. Call (504) 414-4449 or send your details through the form and Cooper will get back to you about the job and the schedule. There is no obligation in the quote, and the scope stays honest about what the property needs and what it does not.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (504) 414-4449 or use the contact page.
Book Patio Screens
One walk-through, one straightforward price, and a wash matched to the surface in front of the crew.