Transit Shelter Washing

What This Service Involves

Transit shelters combine glass panels, metal frames, roofs, and seating that each require appropriate cleaning to look their best and last longer. We wash roof panels and frames to remove PNW moss and algae, clean glass to restore visibility and rider comfort, and sanitize seating and interior surfaces. Detergents and pressure levels are selected to avoid scratching acrylic glazing or stripping protective coatings. Wash-water recovery keeps runoff out of nearby inlets. Regularly serviced shelters signal a well-maintained, rider-focused transit system.

Benefits

Restores clear glazing and improves rider sightlines and comfort; Removes moss and algae that accumulate on shelter roofs; Sanitizes high-touch seating and interior surfaces; Uses glazing-safe methods to protect acrylic and coatings; Contains runoff to protect adjacent drainage

Our Process

1) Inventory shelter locations, materials, and glazing types; 2) Protect adjacent surfaces and set up water recovery; 3) Wash roofs, frames, glazing, and seating with matched methods; 4) Recover water, inspect glazing, and record each shelter serviced

What Affects the Cost

Number and size of shelters in the route; Glazing type and sensitivity of surfaces; Extent of moss, algae, and interior soiling; Water-recovery and disposal requirements; Service frequency and route logistics

Best Time of Year

Shelter washing is effective year-round, but roof moss and algae treatment yields the best results scheduled for spring and again in fall.