Bioclimatic pergola louvres are cleaned with water, a hose and a soft brush, or with a pressure washer or compressed air. Gutters should be cleared of leaves, twigs and bird droppings every 2–3 months, especially at the start of autumn and spring. Leave anything that needs roof access, and the electrics, to the service team.
Short answer
A bioclimatic pergola needs no special products: the louvres are cleaned with water, a hose and a brush. What matters most is keeping the gutters clear; a gutter blocked with leaves overflows. Checking the motor, pistons, rails and electrics is not cleaning but a service job.
What to clean, how and how often
| Part | How | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Louvres | Water, hose and a soft brush; pressure washer or compressed air | When dirty; more often near trees |
| Gutters and drains | Remove leaves, twigs and bird droppings; check the water flows | Every 2–3 months; always at the start of autumn and spring |
| Posts and beams | Water and a soft cloth | As needed |
| Remote control | Check the breaker and battery first; if the cover opens, remove the back screws and wipe inside with cologne (alcohol) | When it stops responding |
| Service (pistons, rails, motor, electrics) | Done by the authorised service | Every 6 months near trees, once a year elsewhere |
Cleaning the louvres step by step
- Remove twigs and large leaves first. Nothing should get trapped while the louvres move, so clear large debris before running the system.
- Close the louvres. Closed louvres direct water into the gutters, so the rinse water drains through the gutters and posts just like rain.
- Wash. Wet with a hose and brush with a soft brush, or use a pressure washer or compressed air.
- Rinse well and check the drain. If water does not run freely through the gutters and posts, there is a blockage; clean the gutter (drainage and gutter cleaning).
What to avoid
- Don't climb onto the roof. Although the system is strong enough to be accessed for servicing, working at height carries a fall risk. Leave cleaning from above to the service team.
- Don't spray the electrics directly. Keep the pressure washer and hose away from the motor, LED lighting and connection points.
- No wire brushes or abrasives. They can scratch the painted surface.
- Don't dismantle anything. Apart from the remote, opening parts, adjusting or touching the mechanism is a service job.
Why cleaning matters
Many of the problems we see on site start with dirt: a gutter blocked with leaves overflows, and grime between the louvres spoils quiet operation. In gardens and wooded areas leaf build-up speeds up in autumn. See bioclimatic pergola complaints and fixes.
Cleaning or servicing?
You can clean the louvres and gutters yourself. Pistons, rails, motor, belt and the power line are checked during servicing. As unstable voltage can damage the control boards, we recommend a voltage regulator. All our products carry a 2-year warranty, extended for customers who service regularly (bioclimatic pergola maintenance).
As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group manufactures, installs and services bioclimatic pergolas in Istanbul. If your pergola has zip screens on its sides, the fabric is washable too (zip screen cleaning). For a care plan or a new system, request a free survey.
