How to clean dirty mosquito nets? Practical guide Windowo (updated 2025)
To enjoy an airy and insect-free environment, it is important to clean your
mosquito nets regularly. Protective nets tend to accumulate dust, pollen and dirt over time, reducing the effectiveness and appearance of your windows.
Therefore, to fix your dirty mosquito net, the first thing you need to know is that there are different
products for cleaning and maintaining mosquito nets and
different cleaning techniques: depending on the
model of the mosquito net and the
equipment needed for cleaning.
To clean
pleated mosquito nets, roll-up, removable mosquito nets and the different types of horizontal and vertical
sliding mosquito nets, you need to pay attention to all their particularities. For this reason, thanks to the practical tips that you find in this guide, whatever the mosquito nets in your home, you can carefully and immediately remove dirt.
Let's find out how to make our dirty mosquito nets, excellent sanitized protections in an instant.
Here's what you'll learn from this mosquito net cleaning guide:
Bettio kits: the right solution for everyone
The solution that makes owners and mosquito nets of all types happy are the
Bettio kits.
On Windowo you can find all the accessories for the maintenance and cleaning of mosquito nets in 3 different formats.
Bettio Kit: cleaning and maintenance
This convenient and practical kit contains:
- Spray Air Jet . Allows you to easily remove dirt and dust for routine sanitization from the mobile guide to the network;
- Spray Cleaner . Some detergents could damage your dirty mosquito net and fail in the sanitization process, while Bettio's Spray Cleaner is what you want. Specifically designed for cleaning aluminum, it protects your net and gives you the security of an excellent result;
- Lubricating Spray . Periodically lubricate the moving parts, for proper maintenance, allowing the mosquito nets to slide properly and without making any noise . Furthermore, it is important to avoid the accumulation of dirt inside the mechanisms to avoid ruining the cleaning.
Furthermore, a tip is to accompany the action of the sprays with that of a damp cloth to distribute the product from the cans and spread it even in the most isolated parts.
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Bettio Kit: Air Purifier
Thanks to the application of this spray alone, you can clean mosquito nets and
purify the air that passes through them, sanitizing the environment of your home in a
totally ecological way .
This is made possible by the
photocatalytic action , which eliminates polluting and harmful agents such as smog, fine dust and pollen, protecting the health of those who live there and keeping the mosquito net always clean.
A double effect, one of a kind, all guaranteed by a 100ml can.
In the kit you will also find
a sponge to help you during the application.
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Thanks to these sprays you will be amazed, as with all
SCENICA® products by Bettio . And if you already have a Bettio mosquito net, try the even more exclusive treatment offered by the
BETTIO PROFESSIONAL KIT for cleaning mosquito nets.
In addition to the three Air Jet, Cleaner and Lubricant cans, you will also find a convenient case containing 2 screwdrivers specific for SCENICA® products:
Torx screwdriver and 6mm hexagonal screwdriver .
Cleaning removable mosquito nets
When you have the ability to disassemble the net or remove it from the window, cleaning mosquito nets is certainly much easier.
One of the most effective ways is to use the action of the
detergent together with the direct jet of water to remove the dirt accumulated on the net.
You will need :
- Pipe that pumps water or bucket or container
- Cleaning action: ammonia and soap
- Rubber gloves
- Bucket
- Spray
Procedure :
- Remove the mosquito net . First, remove the screens from the doors and windows and place them on the floor or another flat surface. A tip is to place a canvas underneath, so as not to scratch the mosquito net;
- Make the cleaner . In a bucket, mix a cleaning solution of 3L of warm water, 1L of ammonia, and soap (dish soap will also work).
- Pour the solution . Wear rubber gloves and spray the solution with a spray bottle or pour the mixture on the net, the important thing is to soak it and let the solution act for a few hours.
- Rinse with a direct jet . This action is very important, because thanks to the force of the water jet, together with the purifying action of the detergent, you can clean the dirty mosquito net.
As for the drying period of the mosquito net, the advice is to let it dry in the air or to use a cloth to absorb any residual humidity.
Clean mosquito nets without dismantling them
If you want to avoid dismantling the mosquito net to clean it and at the same time avoid making a mess inside the house with the detergent, the best thing to do is to use a tool:
a sponge moistened with soap and water or a brush for cleaning glass or a clothes brush .
The important thing is to avoid rubbing the
mosquito net excessively to avoid damaging it.
To ensure that the dirty mosquito net becomes clean in all its parts, also use an
old toothbrush , to reach even the most hidden corners.
You will need :
- Cleaning tool: sponge, cloth, brush, toothbrush
- Detergent: soap and ammonia
- Rubber gloves
- Bucket
Procedure :
- Prepare the work area . Before starting, put some newspaper on the windowsill, around the window/door and on the floor to avoid making a mess. Also, start by cleaning the mosquito net from top to bottom , so you avoid any tears and splashes.
- Make your own detergent . To make your own detergent, mix 3L of warm water, 1L of ammonia and dish soap in a bucket.
- Wet the tool . Put on rubber gloves and dip your cleaning tool in the detergent . Over-wetting your object is of little use, the important thing is that it is damp to be able to act on your dirty mosquito net.
- Rinse . After letting the cleaner sit on the screen for a few hours, soak a cloth in water and gently wipe the substance away. Also, make sure the door/window frame or the edge of the screen is completely clean or your job will have been in vain.
This sanitization action is essential, because mosquito nets are your ally against insects, dust and pollen, which promote the onset of allergies. At the same time, neglecting them or underestimating the importance of regular cleaning, they can accumulate these atmospheric agents and aggravate allergic attacks.
For routine cleaning, you can use a vacuum cleaner, which is ideal for removing dust quickly and effectively.
Our final tips on cleaning mosquito nets
Mosquito nets must be taken care of even during the winter, otherwise you could run the risk of finding yourself with broken and fragile mosquito nets in the summer. If this has already happened to you,
also read our article on how to repair mosquito nets .
For this reason, we recommend that you clean your mosquito nets consistently throughout the year and, if your mosquito nets are removable, take them out, clean them and then wrap them in newspaper until you use them again.
