Austin Screen Cleaning

Why Window Screens Need Professional Cleaning

Window screens act as the first line of defense against everything Austin's air carries — cedar pollen in winter, oak pollen in spring, dust storms blown in from West Texas, and a steady layer of fine grit kicked up from construction and traffic. Over time, all of that builds up in the mesh and forms a hazy gray film that blocks airflow and makes your beautiful view look like you're staring through a dirty sock.

Most homeowners try to clean screens with a garden hose, but spraying water at a clogged screen just pushes the dirt deeper into the mesh and leaves behind muddy water spots on your freshly cleaned glass. Doing it right means popping each screen out, laying it flat, and gently scrubbing both sides with a soft brush and the right cleaning solution. That's what we do.

Clean screens also extend the life of your windows. Pollen and dust trapped in the mesh sit against your glass every time it rains, which is exactly how you end up with permanent water spots and mineral staining. Keeping screens clean is one of the easiest ways to protect your window investment.

Our Screen Cleaning Process for Austin Homes

Every screen comes off, gets washed individually on a clean flat surface, and goes back in the exact window we pulled it from. We use a soft scrub brush with a low-residue cleaner formulated for fiberglass and aluminum mesh — nothing harsh that could degrade the screen material or damage your window frames.

While the screens are off, your exterior glass is fully exposed, which is why most customers pair screen cleaning with our exterior or full-service window cleaning. It's the most efficient way to get a truly clean window — frame, glass, and screen.

If we spot torn screens, bent frames, or screens that no longer fit their tracks, we'll let you know before re-installing so you can decide whether to repair or replace. We don't do screen repair in-house, but we'll tell you straight what we see.

• Removal of every accessible window screen
• Hand-washing of both sides of each screen mesh
• Cleaning of screen frames and corners
• Drying and careful re-installation in the original window
• Inspection for tears, bent frames, or missing components
• Disposal of cobwebs, leaves, and debris found behind screens

Our Process

Screen Cleaning FAQs

The questions Austin homeowners ask us most about screen cleaning.