What's the best way to clean pollen off screens?

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We live in Florida and have a screened-in pool. In the spring, our screens get covered with pollen. You can't see it when you look at the screens straight on, but at an angle....YUCK! Last year, I paid someone to clean them and they just sprayed bleach all over them. As a result, my hedges, which are just outside the screen ended up covered in brown spots from where the bleach hit them. Does anyone know of another, better way to clean the window screen get the stubborn pollen off? Thanks!

Therese Hopwood · Answer

I'd just try and pressure wash them. No need for chemicles

Lesley · Answer

I give them a good sweeping first which gets a lot off, then pressure wash carefully so as not to damage the screen.

Pat Kelly · Answer

How about vacuuming them w/ the brush attachment.

S. Roy · Answer

I also live in Florida and have the same problem with our screened porch. I first washed it down from the inside and while it was still wet, brushed it down with a broom. I then sprayed it with a cleaner called totally awesome,which I diluted with water. You can get it from Dollar General. After it sat for a few minutes I again used a broom to 'scrub' the screen followed by another spray from the hose. After it dried it was nice and clean, free of pollen. It sounds like a lot of work, but really didn't take long. Just be prepared to get wet!

Nmmilan · Answer

Thank you so much, everyone! Now I have a few good ideas to try.

Bubbapanunu · Answer

Wipe them down with a dryer sheet.  Repeat if sheet gets really dirty.

Johnchip · Answer

I hand brush mine while using a fan blowing out.

Lynn in Tallahassee · Answer

Thanks for all the ideas!

James · Answer

I'm guessing no one read that it's the screened pool enclosure, that is pretty darned big, with a lot of the work being done on a ladder. The pine pollen in NW Florida is has a sap content in it, that's why it is hard to remove. I have been over mine with the pressure washer twice now and I can still see some left behind. My friend is Manager at Lowes and he recommends trying 30 second cleaner applied with a pump sprayer so it can sit in the screen slots longer. Its 7.95 for the concentrated gallon and you mix 1to1 So, I am going to try this and post the results. Ty everyone for your recommendations.

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