The Sarasota Homeowner's Annual Pressure Washing Maintenance Calendar

Instead of trying to remember when you last cleaned each surface, use this annual calendar built specifically for Sarasota's climate patterns. Each month has a priority task and a reason behind the timing. You don't need to do everything every month — this is about doing the right thing at the right time.

January

Pool cage inspection. After the holiday entertaining season, inspect your screen enclosure for tears, sagging screens, and algae buildup. If the pool cage needs cleaning, schedule it now — you want it ready for the rest of tourist season and spring entertaining.

February

Pre-season assessment. Walk your property and note which surfaces need attention. This is your planning month — identify what needs cleaning, get quotes, and schedule services for March–April before the spring rush fills up contractor calendars.

March

Full exterior cleaning. The best single month for comprehensive exterior work in Sarasota. Pollen season is winding down, the dry season gives reliable scheduling windows, and you're catching all the mold growth from winter humidity. This is the month for your roof, house wash, driveway, and walkways.

April

Paver maintenance. After the spring clean, address pavers: cleaning, joint sand inspection, and sealing if due. April's dry weather gives the 48-hour drying window that sealer application needs. Pool deck pavers should be done before summer swim season starts.

May

Pre-hurricane prep. Final exterior maintenance before storm season. Clean gutters, verify roof condition, clear any debris from drainage paths. Take dated photos of your clean property for insurance documentation.

June

Driveway and concrete touch-up. The first summer rains wash pollen and dust off roofs but deposit it on driveways and walkways. A quick concrete cleaning keeps the hardscape looking good while soft-washed surfaces are still in their clean cycle.

July – August

Monitor and spot-treat. Peak growth season. Watch for algae developing on north-facing surfaces. If you see significant regrowth less than 4 months after cleaning, it may indicate a drainage issue or excess shade that needs addressing. Spot treatment is cheaper than full re-cleaning.

September

Post-hurricane inspection. After storm season peaks in August–September, inspect all exterior surfaces for storm damage, debris staining, and salt deposit (if you're coastal). Address any damage before it compounds.

October

Fall cleaning cycle. The second-best month for comprehensive cleaning if you're on a twice-yearly schedule. Catches summer growth, preps the property for season, and addresses any storm-related issues. Focus on building exterior, pool cage, and outdoor living areas.

November

Pre-holiday polish. Touch up outdoor entertaining areas — patio, pool deck, outdoor kitchen surfaces. If you're hosting for the holidays or seasonal visitors are arriving, a focused cleaning of the spaces you'll use makes a noticeable difference.

December

Year-end review. Review what was done this year, note what worked and what needs adjustment. If you're on a maintenance contract, this is when renewal conversations happen. If you're not on a contract, it's a good time to set up recurring service for the coming year while schedules are still open.

Making the Calendar Work for You

This calendar is a framework, not a mandate. Most Sarasota homeowners don't clean every surface every month — that would be excessive and unnecessary. The value is knowing what surfaces need attention in which months so you can prioritize based on your budget and property condition.

If you're starting from scratch — a property that hasn't had regular maintenance — begin with the March comprehensive cleaning and build from there. That single service addresses the most critical surfaces and creates a clean baseline. From there, you can add quarterly, semi-annual, or annual services based on how quickly different surfaces re-soil in your specific environment.

For homeowners with strict budgets, the highest-impact annual spend is a single comprehensive cleaning in March plus a pool cage cleaning in October. That two-visit schedule covers the surfaces that affect curb appeal most dramatically and maintains the outdoor living area through the entertaining season. Total annual cost for a typical Sarasota home on this schedule runs $700-$1,200 — roughly $60-$100 per month in home maintenance value.

Homeowners on maintenance contracts don't need to track the calendar at all — the schedule is managed by the contractor with advance notification before each visit. The mental overhead of remembering what needs cleaning and when disappears entirely. For busy professionals, seasonal residents who aren't present year-round, and rental property owners who manage from a distance, the hands-off approach of a maintenance contract is worth the modest premium over ad-hoc scheduling. You know the property is maintained on a professional schedule without having to manage it yourself.