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1. 
   fingersandtoes | Sep 20, 2009 07:26am | #1

   Try and get as much off with a vacuum or a leaf blower before getting them wet.

    

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   Huck | Sep 20, 2009 07:31am | #2

   When I cleaned windows professionally, we scrubbed the screens with a brush and soapy water (gently), removed them, hosed them off, tapped them on the pavement, put 'em back in, and wiped (again, gently) with a dry rag.

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   Hoohuli | Sep 21, 2009 03:31am | #3

   When I did Final Construction Cleaning we would use a nice soft brush and wash them on a hard surface, knock the water off let them dry, look for any missed spots and there you go.
   First was vacuuming them with a brush head and most of the time we did not have to wash them. The guy that cleaned the screens and tracks we called our "track sucker", then he could be elevated to window washing. Have fun!

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4. 
   JTC1 | Sep 21, 2009 05:12am | #4

   As others have already said. 

   Suck as much off as possible with a vac and soft brush attachment.

   Then, if needed, soft brush (or grout sponge) with soap and water

   with the screen supported on a hard surface. (Psst - this is the trick)

   Unless you really enjoy re-screening.......

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
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   CRF | Sep 21, 2009 04:45pm | #5

   Thank you all. I will probably get to it in a year or two. Why did I build 24" eaves? the rain could have washed them clean...