How you shouldn’t clean your panels

Have you been cleaning your solar panels incorrectly? Solar panels are very delicate to disruption, which means that cleaning them incorrectly could reduce their efficiency or even break them. Some methods may even void your warranty. So, if you have been doing any of the methods below, let us know, and we can help you out.

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Don't hose down your solar panels

Hosing down your solar panels is the common DIY method of cleaning your solar panels. The big issue with it is that it often doesn’t work. Hosing down your panels only eliminates surface level dirt, while the hard water leaves mineral deposits on the protective glass. This simply results in the panel efficiency being reduced.

Another potential issue is that you could crack the solar panels by using cold tap water on the hot surface.

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Don't use chemicals or detergents

Chemicals or detergents should never be used on your solar panels. They could potentially damage the panels by eroding seals. Often chemicals will also leave a nasty residue that holds dirt, massively reducing the efficiency of the panels.

Be careful with chemicals and detergents as they can also void your manufacturers warranty.

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Don't use a Squeegee

The surface of solar panels are not smooth like glass. In fact, many have more of a frosted feel to them. This means that when you Squeegee the panels, all the dirt and detergent will settle in the groves along the way. So, you will end up taking the top layer of dust and dirt off while the rest remains. Ultimately, the efficiency on your panel will not change because of the cleaning method.

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Don't use a pressure washer

Never pressure wash your panels! If anyone attempts to you should stop them immediately. Pressure washing your solar panels could rupture the solar seals, damaging the panels, and void your warranty.

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Don't use a company that does not specialise in solar panel cleaning

A company that doesn’t specialise in solar panel cleaning often do not have the experience, training or tools required to provide a comprehensive clean. Don’t trust your big investment to someone who has more experience washing windows, gutters, or roofs.

Crystal Clear Solar cleans your panels the right way

We have the right tool and training to ensure that your solar panels are cleaned the right way, boosting their efficiency. Our team have experience cleaning solar panels across a range of different homes, commercial sites, and more. Each time we have delivered a comprehensive clean and inspection ensuring the panels are performing at their peak.

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William Brewis
William Brewis
2023-09-02
It was an honor welcoming Dylan from Crystal Clear Solar to our home, very friendly conversation on the work he was about to do. On completion of the work I received a message to say it was complete, and received an email with attached photographs on before and after job. {Very Professional} ... very trustworthy. I would also like to say a big thankyou to Michelle for the phone conversations prior to the Pigeon mesh and clean, of our solar panels. Great Business You guys are running see you next year Cheers Bill.
Michele Campbell
Michele Campbell
2023-09-02
Thank you team at Crystal Clear Solar. Once again great service.
Gay Wilson
Gay Wilson
2023-09-01
Very happy with the great/professional service & highly recommend. Exceptional service & kept updated until completion of work
Sean Lumb
Sean Lumb
2023-08-30
Matt did a fantastic job removing the lichen from my panels. Thanks Matt!
Kym Kennedy
Kym Kennedy
2023-08-30
Another wonderful clean of our 42 solar panels and protecting the rest of the ones we didn't get you to do in 2022. Thank you!
RugbyTragic
RugbyTragic
2023-08-29
On time efficient friendly
John Bell
John Bell
2023-08-29
Hi Crystal Clear Solar did a great job cleaning my solar panels they look new again. The technician was friendly professional and thorough a real nice guy.Thank You Crystal Clear
Sonia Konopa
Sonia Konopa
2023-08-28
Great customer service. Easy to book, good communications and very reasonable cost. Definitely recommend Crystal Clear Solar.
ANTHONY MENDES
ANTHONY MENDES
2023-08-28
We used Crystal Clear Solar to pigeon proof our 18 solar panels. We were very fortunate to have Ivan the owner himself come over to do our job. This was all organized through Michelle the Administration Manager in the office, who was very professional and prompt in all her responses to my emails. Ivan too was very professional, courteous and demonstrated great customer interaction skills. He explained in detail what our job entailed following his inspection, from removing the debris made by pigeons, the nest, cleaning off all the bird droppings on and including under the solar panels, installing the pigeon proofing pvc netting around all the solar panels, to finishing off with the D-Ter Application. At the end of the job, Ivan emailed me all the before and after photos of our job, we were very impressed with the quality and finish of his work. We will certainly be using Crystal Clear Solar for our annual solar panels clen, and have no hesitation in recommending this Company to you.
Lauren Kirkland
Lauren Kirkland
2023-08-22
Great service from the initial booking to the end process. Turned up on time and went through everything which would be done with cleaning the panels. Quick service and will be using again when needed. Report of everything which was conducted was sent through with photos attached. Highly recommend.

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