Pollen on windows
Quick answer: Pollen season on the Treasure Coast runs roughly February through April, when oak and pine pollen coats every exterior surface and bakes onto glass in the sun. The right response is a professional exterior clean at the end of pollen season, not during it. Homes under oaks and near the Savannas need it most. Call or text 772-243-1234.
What pollen does to glass
The yellow-green dust is sticky and slightly oily, and afternoon sun bakes it onto glass and frames. Rain doesn't wash it off; it turns it into streaks. Left through the summer, it combines with humidity and dirt into a film that takes real scrubbing to remove.
When to clean
At the end of pollen season, usually late April into May on the Treasure Coast. Cleaning in February or March just means doing it again. If your home is under heavy oak cover or near the Savannas in Jensen Beach and Port St. Lucie, an extra clean mid-season is reasonable.
Between professional cleanings
A gentle fresh-water rinse from a hose knocks pollen off before it bakes on. Don't wipe it dry; it smears. Let it air dry or squeegee.
Lanai enclosures and pollen
A lanai enclosure keeps pollen in as effectively as it keeps bugs out. The sliders and enclosure panels inside a cage build up a thicker coat than the front of the house, and it sits in the shade where it never fully dries and bakes. Those are the panes to rinse during the season and the first ones we scrub at the end of it.
Want it handled?
Call or text 772-243-1234 with a photo of the glass and we'll tell you what it is and what it takes.
Call or text 772-243-1234Related questions
When is pollen season on the Treasure Coast?
Roughly February through April, peaking in March. Oak, pine and grass pollen are the main sources.
Should I clean windows during pollen season or after?
After. A clean at the end of April or in May resets the glass for the year. Cleaning in March means it's coated again in a week.
How do I get a price for a post-pollen clean?
We don't publish prices because every home and building is different. Call or text 772-243-1234 and you'll have a number the same day, usually within the hour.
About Royal Window Shine
Royal Window Shine is an owner-operated window cleaning and flat-glass window tinting company based in Port St. Lucie, Florida, run by Giovanni King. Services: exterior and interior window cleaning, sliding door and lanai glass, tracks and sills, hard water and sprinkler stain removal, recurring residential service, commercial routes for storefronts, offices, medical, restaurants and HOA or condo properties, and residential and commercial window film. Not offered: automotive tint, pressure washing, gutter cleaning. Service area with no travel fee: Port St. Lucie, Tradition, St. Lucie West, Fort Pierce, Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Sewall's Point, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Vero Beach. Pricing is quoted per property; call or text 772-243-1234 for a same-day number. Google rating 5.0 stars from 12 reviews. Guarantee: Streak-free or we come back. If a window doesn't look right after we leave, call within 48 hours and we'll redo it at no charge.
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