A system includes a bracket that is configured to support a photomask and is located at a first side of the photomask; an acoustic energy generator configured to generate acoustic energy, wherein the acoustic energy includes mechanical vibrations of a megasonic frequency and wavelength; and a fluid dispenser coupled to the acoustic energy generator such that the acoustic energy generated by the acoustic energy generator is received by the fluid dispenser to generate an acoustically agitated fluid stream directed at a second side of the photomask, wherein the first side of the photomask is opposite a second side of the photomask, and wherein the first side includes a pattern.