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Old 02-11-2014, 12:59 PM
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to power wash the lanai and birdcage. May be a silly question but just like you do certain things for maintenance in the spring or fall, perhaps there is an accepted time to power wash open air areas.
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:01 PM
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not silly, depends how often you're washing? Mine is based on Oh heavens, have they finished the construction?
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Old 02-11-2014, 01:22 PM
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I always co-ordinate the power washing with the pest control guy. I use Deans Pest Control. I give them a call and ask when they are scheduled to put down the pest barrier outside the house. Then I make the powerwashing appointment for a day or two before. No sense having Deans spray for pests and have it washed away by the power washer.
But, any time of year is fine to powerwash.

Sorry. I just re-read your post. If you are talking about just the lanai and birdcage, any time is fine.
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Old 02-11-2014, 03:18 PM
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Thanks rayschic.
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I wash mine in late October or early November, after the heavy rains are done, but before holiday guests come.
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I find that the outside areas, within the bird cage, need to be power washed a minimum of twice per year....I do ours 3 for sure....every 4 months. It has nothing to do with season, or who is coming or not.

All I know is we have more dust in our house here and more dust/dirt accumulation outside than any place we have ever lived. That is not a complaint, just reporting a fact as we experience it. I would gladly double any work I have to do here than put up with the kinds of weather where there are no palm trees.

If there are no palm trees then I know I am too far North.
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The love bugs are here twice a year. Mid Spring. Then late fall. We coordinate with them leaving. If it's a bad season they make a mess.
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