Malibu's salt air, marine layer and canyon smoke leave a film on glass and panels. We hand clean both with purified water, no pressure washing.
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Malibu runs about 20 miles along Pacific Coast Highway, with beach houses and big glass on the water side and hillside homes in the canyons above. Roofs vary from tile and composition shingle to flat decks and standing seam metal. Many homes have wide ocean-view windows that show every spot, and solar arrays on roofs that catch plenty of sun.
Salt air and the marine layer leave a sticky film on glass, frames and panels. The coast gets morning fog, so moisture holds dirt in place. Canyon winds bring dust off the Santa Monica Mountains in fall, and brush fire smoke can drop ash well beyond the burn area. Gulls and pelicans use rooflines and decks along the shore, and canyon homes get oak and sycamore debris.
Ocean-view windows need regular care or the haze starts to etch. For Malibu we suggest every two to three months for oceanfront and bluff homes, and every three to four months for canyon homes.
Roofs, stucco and fences softwashed, walkways pressure washed
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Hand cleaning for ocean-view glass and solar panels along the Malibu coast and in the canyons.
Soft brushes and purified water, never high pressure on panels or glass
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Brush fires in the Santa Monica Mountains can drop ash on panels and glass well beyond the burn area. We wash it off by hand before it cakes in.
Canyon winds carry dust and dry plant debris onto panels and glass. Rain is limited, so it stays through summer.
Oaks, sycamores and eucalyptus in the canyons shed onto roofs and decks, and debris collects under panel rows.
Gulls and other shore birds use rooflines, decks and rails, leaving droppings on glass and panels. We can add humane bird proofing.
Salt air and morning marine layer leave a sticky film on glass, frames and panels. We rinse with purified water so it dries spot-free.
Salt air and fog make coastal Malibu homes need more frequent visits than the inland valleys.
| Surroundings | Recommended Frequency | Best Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanfront, bluff or beach homes | Every 2-3 months | Spring, summer, early fall, and after storms or fog-heavy stretches |
| Canyon and hillside homes | Every 3-4 months | Late spring, late summer, after fall winds, plus a check after brush fire smoke |
| Inland with little exposure | 2 times per year | Late spring and early fall |
Wide ocean-view windows show salt haze quickly and need regular hand cleaning.
Hillside homes get oak and sycamore litter on roofs and under panels.
Fire season smoke can settle on panels and glass even when the flames are miles off.
Membership is free. After your first treatment, member pricing starts automatically.
Panels and windows get dirty again, so membership is built for consistency. The more frequent your plan, the lower your price per visit. Choose the schedule that fits and we handle the scheduling and reminders.
Questions about your Malibu home? We will look at your home and give you a free estimate.
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed on Sundays
We clean solar panels and windows in Malibu, and we offer house washing, with softwash for roofs and stucco and pressure washing for walkways. We also handle gutter cleaning, screen repair and bird proofing.
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