Garage screen

[Velvet]

I had a sliding white garage screen installed last year. Now it is mottled with possibly mold or insect parts etc. How do I clean it so I do not harm the garage door behind it?

[villagetinker]

I would use a pressure washer from INSIDE the garage, then if necessary, close the garage door and touch up from the outside. I have used our pressure washer on the birdcage with no damage, and I have seen neighbors having theirs pressure washed by commercial companies.

[Velvet]

I have a pressure washer, thank you for your suggestion, can I spray on diluted bleach before or after pressure washing?

[villagetinker]

I have a pressure washer, thank you for your suggestion, can I spray on diluted bleach before or after pressure washing?

There are commercial products that I would use first (Wet and Forget), HOWEVER if you are asking about using the liquid IN your pressure washer check your instruction manual. Mine states ONLY soaps or cleaners rated for pressure washer use and NEVER use chorine as this will damage the pressure washer.

[Velvet]

I also checked with the installer who didn’t answer the phone, but the web site suggested a tiny bit of liquid soap and bleach, and lots of water. Tried it and now the screen is back to looking almost new. I used a sponge then a wet rag. I looked at our pressure washer but it was rated 3000 psi and the screen looks so delicate. Hubby, who is not here, always buys powerful and heavy tools, so I was a bit apprehensive using it. Now for the Wet and Forget spray.