Here’s how to do it the right way, according to a cleaning pro.

Meet the Expert

Jeramy Sibleyis the president of the glass repair and replacement businessGlass Doctor, aNeighborlycompany.

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Be gentle and use circular motions.

Rinse the Screens

Rinse the cleaning solution off of the screens on both sides.

you could use a hose with a low-pressure setting, bucket of warm water, or the shower.

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Once the screens are completely dry, you’re able to reinstall them.

Can You Clean Window Screens Without Removing Them?

You dont need to remove window screens to thoroughly clean them.

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In fact, there are several ways to clean window screens without removing them, Sibley says.

Professional window cleaners use similar steps to clean window screens as the ones above.

They may also use different cleaning solutions, sprays, or cleaners.

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Towel passing over door screen to dry before reinstalling

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