🦟 Keep the Bugs Out: How to Keep Your Lanai Fresh, Clean, and Bug-Free

If you’ve been spending time in your lanai and noticing more bugs sneaking in, you’re not alone. Florida’s warm weather and humidity make it a paradise — not just for people, but for mosquitoes, ants, and other pests too. The good news is, keeping bugs out of your lanai doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple cleaning and sealing steps can make a huge difference.

🌿 Step 1: Start With a Deep Clean

Bugs love grime, mildew, and organic buildup. Keeping your lanai clean is one of the easiest ways to deter them. You don’t need harsh chemicals — just Dawn dish soap and warm water works wonders.

Mix a few drops of soap into a bucket of water and use a soft brush or scrub pad to clean your screens, frames, and the lanai floor. This helps remove sticky residue, bug eggs, and the scent trails insects use to find their way back. Afterward, rinse everything down with a hose to start fresh.

🪟 Step 2: Check for Holes and Gaps

Even the smallest hole or gap can invite bugs inside. Over time, Florida’s weather can stretch, tear, or loosen screens and frame seals.

Walk around your lanai and look for:

• Small rips or tears in the screen

• Loose spline (the rubber strip that holds the screen in place)

• Gaps at the base, door frame, or roofline

If you notice any damage, it’s time for a repair or re-screen. Bugs are masters at finding the tiniest opening — and once they’re in, they’re hard to get out.

🔩 Step 3: Make Sure It’s Properly Sealed

A lanai should be a completely enclosed system. Over the years, screws loosen, caulking cracks, and doors shift slightly, creating tiny gaps. These openings might not seem like much, but for bugs, they’re an open invitation.

Sealing these spots properly helps keep out pests and improves the structure’s weather resistance, extending the life of your lanai.

🧼 Step 4: Start Fresh With a Professional Clean & Inspection

If it’s been a while since your lanai was cleaned or inspected, now’s the perfect time to get it done. At The Lanai Guys, we can clean, reseal, and inspect your entire structure for gaps, worn screens, and other problem areas. We’ll help you start fresh — with a lanai that’s clean, sealed, and ready to enjoy bug-free.

Whether you want a one-time deep clean, screen repair, or a full lanai restoration, we’ve got you covered.

📞 Call 239-522-2378 or visit www.thelanaiguys.com to schedule your inspection and cleaning today.