Screen Enclosures covered in green algae will make your pool deck or patio floor dirtier faster

• Rinse screens periodically with a garden hose to remove pollen and dust.
• Remove pine needles and leaves before they become waterlogged and difficult to clean.
• Keep gutters clean so overflowing water doesn’t splash dirt onto screens.
• Soft wash the enclosure every 1–2 years to remove algae, mildew, and organic growth.
• If you’re near pine trees, install 20/20 screen mesh to reduce pine needle penetration.
• Installing shrubs up against screen enclosures for privacy is great, but the trade off is reduced air flow and shade that accelerates algae growth. Shrubs also drop dead leaves combined with trimming shrubs and not cleaning up the debris piles up and causes the ground level to raise above the sill track of your enclosure leading to accelerated mold/algae growth on your patio floor. 

A common mistake is waiting until the enclosure looks dirty. By the time you notice black streaks, algae, or stains from the ground, the buildup has usually been accumulating for months. Regular light maintenance is much easier than a major cleanup.