Waddle WorksIn most of the country, washing your house every couple of years is enough. Florida is different. Our heat, humidity and summer rain make mold, mildew and algae grow fast on every outdoor surface. Here's how often each part of your home should be cleaned in Central Florida.
Quick Answer: How Often to Clean Each Surface
- House exterior (soft wash): once a year
- Driveway and sidewalks: every 6 to 12 months
- Pool deck and pavers: every 6 to 12 months
- Roof: every 2 to 3 years, or when black streaks appear
- Windows: every 3 to 6 months
- Pool screens: once a year
- Paver sealing: reseal every 2 to 3 years
House Exterior: About Once a Year
For most homes in Orlando, Oviedo, Sanford and Winter Springs, a yearly soft wash keeps stucco and siding clean. The north side of the house and any walls that stay shaded usually turn green first. If your home sits under heavy tree cover or near a lake or pond, you may need it every 6 months.
Driveway and Sidewalks: Every 6 to 12 Months
Concrete is porous and holds moisture, which makes it a perfect spot for mildew. Sunny driveways can go a year. Shaded driveways, ones under oak trees, or ones that get hit by sprinklers often need cleaning every 6 months. Here's how to pressure wash a driveway the right way.
Roof: Every 2 to 3 Years
Those black streaks on Florida roofs are algae, and they spread over time. Cleaning your roof every few years keeps it looking good and gets rid of growth that can hold moisture against your shingles.
Windows: Every 3 to 6 Months
If sprinklers hit your glass, or you're near a lake or pool, every 3 months keeps hard water spots from building up. Otherwise every 6 months is plenty for most homes.
Signs It's Time to Clean
- Green, black or gray streaks on walls, especially on the north side
- Dark or blotchy concrete, or slippery spots on walkways
- Black streaks running down the roof
- Dirt and spider webs collecting around eaves and lights
- Rust-orange stains from irrigation water
- You're getting ready to sell, paint, or host family
Why Regular Cleaning Saves You Money
- It protects your paint, stucco and roof. Mold and algae hold moisture against surfaces and break them down over time.
- It's faster and cheaper. A home cleaned every year takes less time than one with years of buildup.
- It's safer. Mildew on walkways and pool decks makes them slippery.
- It helps home value. Curb appeal matters if you ever sell.
- It keeps your HOA happy. Many Central Florida HOAs send letters about dirty roofs, walls and driveways.
What's the Best Time of Year to Pressure Wash a House in Florida?
Any time works, but many homeowners like late spring before the rainy season, or fall after it ends when growth from the summer is at its worst. Light rain doesn't stop washing. Paver sealing needs dry weather, so we schedule those around the forecast.
How Often Should a Florida Commercial Building Be Pressure Washed?
Businesses get more foot traffic, grease and grime than homes, so they need cleaning more often:
- Storefront sidewalks and entrances: every 1 to 3 months, depending on traffic.
- Restaurant dumpster pads and drive-thru lanes: monthly, because grease and food waste build up fast and smell in the Florida heat.
- Building exteriors: about once a year, or every 6 months on shaded walls.
- Parking areas and curbs: once or twice a year.
A recurring schedule is usually cheaper than waiting until it looks bad, and your property always looks open for business. Waddle Works offers recurring cleanings for storefronts, offices and restaurants. Call or text (321) 464-8370 for a quote.
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— Roman, Owner of Waddle Works 🐧 Last updated October 26, 2026