How often should I clean my pool enclosure?

It depends on shade, pets, how much the pool is used, the weather and the conditions at the property. Shaded cages and heavily used pools need cleaning more often.

Does pool enclosure cleaning include the screens on both sides?

Yes. The screens are cleaned inside and out, along with the frame, the deck and the back walls of the house.

Will you clean my patio ceiling?

No. Most patio ceilings are drywall, which does not hold up to moisture, so we leave them alone to protect them.

Do you remove spider webs and dirt dauber nests?

Yes. Cobwebs are swept down and dirt dauber nests are brushed off during the cleaning.

Can I get my pool deck sealed after it is cleaned?

Yes, paver pool decks can be sealed after cleaning. Ask about paver sealing when you request your quote.

Pool Enclosure and Pool Deck Cleaning in Brevard County: When to Do It and What to Expect

October 26, 2026· By Jacobs Pressure Cleaning

In Brevard County, the pool area takes more abuse than any other part of the house. Shade, rain, humidity and constant use give algae, mildew and spiders everything they need. This guide covers how to tell your enclosure and pool deck need cleaning, what a professional cleaning includes, and how to plan it around the busy holiday season.

Jacobs Pressure Cleaning crew member cleaning a pool enclosure and lanai at a lakefront home in Viera, FL

How do you know your pool enclosure needs cleaning?

Your pool enclosure needs cleaning when the screens look gray or green, the aluminum frame feels gritty, the deck has dark or slippery patches, or cobwebs and dirt dauber nests are building up in the corners. If you can see it from inside the cage, it has usually been growing for a while. Common signs:

Screens that look hazy, gray or green, especially on the shaded side
Black or green film on the frame and kickplates
Dark streaks or slick spots on the pool deck
Cobwebs along the top rails and dirt dauber nests in the corners
Stains on the back walls of the house inside the cage

How often should a pool enclosure be cleaned in Florida?

There is no single schedule that fits every home. How often an enclosure should be cleaned depends on shade, pets, how much the pool area is used, the weather, and the conditions at the property. A shaded cage near trees will need attention sooner than one in full sun.

Jeff Jacobs, owner of Jacobs Pressure Cleaning, sets the schedule by how the pool area is actually used. A family that swims and entertains every week will see buildup much faster than a pool that sits quiet most of the year. Rainy stretches also bring more bugs and spider webs, so many homeowners notice the difference after the wet season.

What does professional pool enclosure cleaning include?

A full pool enclosure cleaning covers the screens inside and out, the aluminum frame and support structure, the pool deck, and the back walls of the house inside the cage. Cobwebs are swept down and dirt dauber nests are brushed off as part of the job. At Jacobs Pressure Cleaning, the process runs in this order:

Cover the pool and protect the surrounding surfaces
Apply a cleaning solution chosen for the job, with controlled application
Wash the screens inside and out
Clean the support structure, the deck and the back walls
Sweep down cobwebs and brush off dirt dauber nests

For background on the methods, read how soft washing differs from pressure washing.

Cleaning pool enclosure screens and patio windows at a Viera, FL home

Why don't most companies clean the patio ceiling?

Most pool patio ceilings in Brevard County are made with drywall, which does not hold up to moisture. That is why Jacobs Pressure Cleaning does not wash the patio ceiling as part of an enclosure cleaning. It protects the ceiling from water damage.

Should the pool deck be cleaned at the same time?

Yes. The pool deck sits under the same screens and collects the same algae, dirt and runoff, so cleaning the enclosure and the deck together gives you one clean result instead of a clean cage over a stained deck. Paver pool decks can also be sealed afterward to help them hold their color. See our paver sealing service for details.

Cleaned and sealed brick paver pool deck at a riverfront home in Rockledge, FL

When is the best time to book before the holidays?

Book in October or early November if you want your pool area clean before Thanksgiving or Christmas guests arrive. Many Brevard homeowners want the house and pool area cleaned before family visits in November and December, so the calendar fills up as the holidays get closer.