How to clean thick dust off a screened patio
Scrub brushes and paper towels only push heavy patio dust around into mud because the dry buildup needs to be vacuumed or blown off before any liquid is applied. Starting with a wet cleaner traps dirt in the screen mesh and leaves a smeared mess that is nearly impossible to clear.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using a shop vac
- 2Using a mop and bucket
- 3Using a pressure washer
- 4Installing plastic sheets upon departure
- 5Vacuuming loose dirt and bugs first using a brush attachment or shop vac
- 6Scrubbing with household cleaner and a toothbrush or q-tips
- 7Wiping clean with a wet cloth
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“My in-laws beach condo has this screened-in patio that gets really dusty. They only use the place once a quarter and upon return are greeted with a thick coat of dust”source ↗
iceburgd · r/CleaningTips · 16 upvotes
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