A good rule of thumb: Make a plan to clean your screens twice a year. Once in the spring, and once in the early fall. Clean screens aren’t just about a clear view. All of the dirt, dust, and ...

How many times a year should you clean your screens? You should remove the screens from the window frame for a deep cleaning at least twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.

Here, we’ve collected the top expert tricks for how to clean window screens — whether you’re looking for a quick-and-easy method or a real deep clean. Why are window screens so tough to clean?

If you do remove your fly screens, Mr Kincade recommends clearly labelling which screen belongs to which window to avoid getting stuck with mismatched screens when putting them back in.