Unfortunately, ash from California wildfires can affect everything it touches, including your solar panels. You do need to clean solar panels after a wildfire in California. In fact, you should really be cleaning them every six months! Any sort of build-up on them can reduce their efficiency, and ash can reduce their efficiency by up to twenty percent. This can begin to negate the reasons you purchased them to begin with.

Safe and Effective Solutions to Clean Solar Panels

At ASF Clean Team, we have the proper equipment and supplies to ensure that your solar panels are as good as new after a wildfire in California. Did you know that you should never pressure wash your panels? That soap is bad for them? Even using a regular water hose to clean them can still leave behind residue that will prevent them from functioning properly. You don’t want that mixing with ash.

ASF Clean Team knows all the ins and outs of cleaning solar panels because we do it all the time. We are experts at caring for every part of a home’s exterior.  We will come to you prepared with the appropriate tools, water, and can even get things clean without the use of toxic chemicals ninety-nine percent of the time! We pride ourselves on doing things as naturally as possible for you, your family, and our environment. 

Our experts will come equipped with ladders, solutions appropriate for your solar panels, and water that is filtered so you don’t end up with hard water deposits after cleaning. Let us take all of the guesswork and potential extra work from getting it wrong out of the equation for you. We would hate to see you waste time and money trying to figure out what works to get clean solar panels if ash gets on them.

Insured Experts

We also have insured experts working on our team. This allows us to be on your property and roof without worry or concern over things going terribly wrong. Our employees are trained to be as safe as possible while caring for your home. You can kick back and relax while they work away to ensure your home is spotless and ready to go!

This also means you don’t have to climb any ladders to get to solar panels and risk your health. What would happen with family finances should you slip and fall while trying to clean your solar panels? Best case scenario you recover quickly from your injuries and your family is only mildly impacted by the incident. Don’t take the chance that it could be worse, and let our experts take care of things for you.

Make sure you are getting the most out of your solar panels after a wildfire in California by giving ASF Clean Team a call. Our team is trained and ready to go. We have the best tools, employees, and solutions to ensure that your solar panels are working in top condition all year long. Don’t wait until your warranty is voided because of damage from uncleaned solar panels. Reach out and schedule your bi-annual cleaning today. This will help you continue to save money long term. 

Keeping your commercial exterior clean and attractive to clients is a big deal in the business world. No one wants to go into a place that looks run down or dirty. As such, you’ll want to know exactly what to expect from your commercial exterior cleaning contractor. What services do you need? Do they provide those services and more? Do they have excellent customer service? Are they fully licensed and insured? Here’s everything you need to know and more.

Types of Services Provided by Commercial Exterior Cleaning Contractors

Window Washing

If you have a newer taller building, one of the top services most commercial exterior cleaning contractors offer is high rise window washing. You’ll want to work with a team that is certified and insured so you do not have to worry while they are cleaning windows or roofs high off of the ground. Training and insurance ensure everyone is safe and taken care of during the process.

You’ll also want to work with a company that efficiently and safely cleans your building’s exterior with non-toxic cleaning solutions and state-of-the-art tools and equipment. This includes everything down to the window sills, tracks, and cobwebs. That will make your business truly shine! Make sure you and your clients are enjoying the view you pay for with crystal clear windows to look out of without worrying about anyone being up high. 

Pressure Washing

Another service you should expect from a commercial exterior cleaning contractor is pressure washing, which we like to say packs the punch. So if your building needs a deeper clean, ask ASF Clean Team about their pressure washing surface.

Our professionally trained experts know exactly which surfaces do best with this type of cleaning. You are not required to know what might be best for your specific spaces when working with us. Our experts will be able to tell you which option is the best to clean and care for your space.

Power Washing

This is another method of cleaning service you can expect from ASF clean. Power washing uses hot water in addition to pressure to clean surfaces. When getting your quote done, we can let you know if this method of commercial exterior cleaning is the best for the surfaces you want to be cleaned. Again, our professionally trained experts will know exactly which surfaces fair best with this method of cleaning.

Soft Washing

Soft washing still uses very hot water, but with minimal pressure to clean surfaces. If you have anything that is delicate on your building that needs to be deep cleaned, this may be ideal for you. Things like solar panels can benefit from this style of cleaning.

This method of cleaning is also a good fit for the many historical buildings in the San Francisco Bay area. Being local to San Francisco, ASF Clean Team is deeply familiar with all of the regulations surrounding historic buildings. This ensures that your property will be well cared for and clean at the end of the day.

Our experts will always know which option is best for the specific surfaces you are needing to be cleaned upon inspection. The fantastic thing is these methods can clean almost anything without the use of harsh chemicals. 

Roofs, Gutters, and Solar Panels

In addition to windows, siding, and driveways, we can also clean your roof, gutters, and solar panels. Keeping these things clean will help your building to function better and longer. Build-up on roofs and gutters can cause damage to your building. And crusty solar panels can interfere with how well they function and power your building. Include these in your commercial exterior cleaning to ensure everything stays in working order. 

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti removal services should be expected from a commercial exterior cleaning contractor, as well. While this is never a cheap endeavor, it is something that is important to business owners. You’ll want your business storefront to look the most welcoming and inviting as possible and unsightly graffiti can deter people from wanting to enter your store. 

Ash Removal

Unfortunately in California, wildfires are a part of life and affect how we live here in San Francisco. Any commercial exterior cleaning service should offer ash removal as part of their services. With so many options at our disposal at ASF Clean Team, you can be assured that removing ash from your entire building will be done well and without a ton of toxic chemicals. In fact, most of the time our experts can accomplish their goals without chemicals at all. It is only for truly tough situations that the least toxic chemical options will be used. 

When to Schedule a Commercial Exterior Cleaning Contractor

Now that you know what to expect from a commercial exterior cleaning contractor, the only question left is when should you schedule yours? We recommend a twice-a-year cleaning for businesses, once in the spring and once in the fall. Having this done every six months will ensure everything stays in tip-top shape. You will want to get on the books early as things can fill up quickly. You should also be sure to schedule everything you want to be done during that visit to save money. The more times any company comes out to see you, the more you will spend. 

Thankfully, ASF Clean Team has all the tools to clean the exterior of your building when visiting your business. With all of our cleaning options and services, we are able to take care of whatever you have. We can even throw cobweb removal in for free when you schedule three years of service with us! Using our professional, insured experts will have your business looking pristine by the time we leave. Never worry about the cleanliness of your building again by getting a custom quote from ASF Clean Team today.

Did you know that between dirt, dust, and grime, your solar panels can collect more than 60 pounds of material in just one year? Over time, this build-up can significantly decrease the efficiency of your solar panels, leading to higher electricity cost and decreased performance of your solar system. 

If you live in San Francisco, paying someone to clean your solar panels is one way to get rid of this buildup and protect your solar system’s performance and longevity. How much does solar panel cleaning cost in San Francisco? 

The Average Solar Panel Cleaning Cost in San Francisco

On average, solar panels can range in cost between around $150 and $350 per cleaning session. So, the cost of solar panel cleaning in San Francisco range between $3 and $10 per solar panel.

There are several factors that determine how much solar panel cleaning costs in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay area, including: 

• How much of a slant you have on your roof
• The height of your home
• The overall size of your solar panel system
• Which type of panels you have
• How dirty they are
• Whether you use regular maintenance services (and what kind)
• Whether there is a nearby location that provides their services

For example, if you live near a local business that offers discount services for a recurring membership fee, your cost could be lower than someone who has to pay for individual visits from cleaners from out of town.

Is it Worth Hiring Professional Help to Keep Your Solar Panels Cleaned and Maintained?

While it might be tempting for DIY types of people to clean solar panels on their own, it can be extremely difficult and potentially dangerous to reach them without the proper tools and resources. 

When it comes to cleaning and maintaining solar panels, it’s a job that’s almost always better left to the professionals. You’ll want to hire someone who has the proper training and is certified, licensed, and insured to scale tall buildings to perform cleaning services.

Also, you more than likely don’t have the right tools to effectively clean your solar panels. A regular push broom won’t be enough of a deep clean, your ladder may not reach, and you absolutely do not want to use California hose water on your solar panels! Our water is just too hard and will leave mineral deposits on your solar panels, which will affect their efficiency. 

To find out if you should hire a professional or not, ask yourself these three questions: 

1. Is it safe for me to clean my own solar panels?
2. Do I know enough about maintaining them myself so that I won’t cause damage if something goes wrong? 
3. What is my time worth to me, taking into account both time and money? 

If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you’ll want to consider reaching out to ASF Clean Team to perform cleaning services on your solar panels. 

ASF Clean Team is based out of San Francisco and provides a wide range of cleaning services, including solar panel cleaning. We are certified, licensed, and insured, so you can trust us to clean your solar panels safely and effectively. Contact us today for a free solar panel cleaning quote.

You made a big investment in your business when you decided to install solar panels. Solar panels are not a small purchase, but over time they will help you save money. You noticed this at first. Your power was working great, and your energy bill was decreasing. But now, things are starting to slow down. Your electricity isn’t working as well, but your bill is going up. Do you already need new solar panels? Before you make any rash decisions, let’s discuss how you can maximize the efficiency of your commercial solar panels.

What methods maximize commercial solar panel efficiency?

The easiest method to maximize the efficiency of your solar panels is to keep them clean. No matter where your solar panels are located, they’re going to collect dust and dirt. As the dust and dirt pile up, there is a greater barrier between your solar panels and the sun, decreasing efficiency.

As long as you’re keeping your solar panels clean, you shouldn’t have any issues with efficiency. But, you need to make sure you’re cleaning your solar panels correctly. Many people think that the rain will take care of any cleaning that needs to be done since solar panels are outdoors. It’s not quite that convenient, though.

What does your car look like after the rain? Rain water is dirty itself, and it just rearranges the dirt on your car (and your solar panels). So, you may think about just using hose water or a bucket of soapy water and a rag. That’s not going to be super effective, either, because the unfiltered soap and water is going to leave behind residue. Even if it’s a smaller layer than the dirt, you’re still not maximizing the efficiency of your solar panels.

So how do I clean my solar panels?

The easiest way to maximize the efficiency of your commercial solar panels is to have them cleaned professionally. And if you live in the San Francisco or Sacramento areas, the easiest way is to call ASF Clean Team.

At ASF Clean Team, we have tools specially designed to clean your commercial solar panels. With these tools, we use only hot water and pressure to clean, so no soap residue is left behind. The tools filter the water as we clean, so you don’t have to worry about any mineral deposits from unfiltered water, either.

That’s not all, though. Our tools also clean your solar panels without leaving streaks behind. This means every inch of your solar panel is clean to truly maximize the efficiency of your solar panels. And, we have the equipment and experience to clean your solar panels wherever they’re located, even high on the building. We carry insurance for our employees, too, so you don’t have to worry about the possibility of an accident.

At ASF Clean Team, our goal is to leave your business sparkling. Whether you need your solar panels cleaned, another cleaning service, or a combination, we can’t wait to help you.

There are several reasons why people choose to install solar panels on their home. Solar panels are environmentally friendly, are energy efficient, and help you save money. But, solar panel owners tend to find that the longer they have solar panels, the less efficient they are. Why is that? Let’s talk through how to get the best efficiency from your solar panels. 

Why are my solar panels losing efficiency?

Over time, it may appear that your solar panels are losing energy efficiency. Your power isn’t working as well and your energy bills are going up. Solar panels were supposed to have the opposite effect, so what’s going on?

Solar panels typically don’t take much work to maintain. They’re built to be kept outside, which means they can withstand harsh elements. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll remain 100% functional if you just have them set up and forget about them. There is some minimum maintenance they need!

Like anything else, solar panels get dirty. This dirt and dust builds up and creates a barrier between the sun and your solar panels. You likely won’t notice a difference at first, but as dirt continues to build up, that barrier will get thicker. As the barrier thickens, less sunlight gets through to your solar panels and they become less efficient. So even though you don’t have to worry about a lot of maintenance for your solar panels, you do need to keep them clean to ensure the best efficiency. 

How do I keep my solar panels clean?

Keeping your solar panels clean is easier said than done. Not just any cleaning method will work. Some people will tell you that the rain can do the work for you, but that just isn’t true. The rain is dirty itself, and since it comes down in droplets, it will really just rearrange the dirt on your solar panels.

So what do you do then? Just clean it off with a hose? Well, that doesn’t really work, either. Your hose water will clean the dirt better than the rain, but it will leave mineral deposits behind, still creating a barrier between your solar panels and the sun.

So what’s the solution then? The best way to keep your solar panels clean and ensure the best efficiency is to have them professionally cleaned. And if you live in the San Francisco area, that means calling ASF Clean Team.

Solar panel cleaning with ASF Clean Team

At ASF Clean Team, we use professional tools specifically designed for solar panel cleaning. These tools filter the water as we clean your solar panels, so no mineral deposits or residue will be left behind. Our tools even help get a streak-free clean, which you wouldn’t be able to get with a hose or a towel. This means your solar panels will be sparkling like new.

Efficiency is a great benefit of solar panels, but they’re not efficient if they’re not clean. If you want to get the best efficiency out of your solar panels, and the best efficiency out of a cleaning team, get in touch with ASF Clean Team today.

Whether you already have solar panels or are looking to get some, you know that it’s a wonderful investment. And, it’s an investment you need to care for. If you want to get maximum use out of your solar panels, you have to take care of them. But, do you know how? At ASF Clean Team, we have a lot of experience caring for solar panels. So, we put together this guide to help you take care of yours.

Keep Your Solar Panels Clean

The most important part in caring for solar panels is just keeping your solar panels clean. You may have heard that you don’t need to clean your solar panels because Mother Nature does the work for you. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this just isn’t true. Sure, it seems like rain will clean your solar panels for you, but it really just moves the dirt around.

Think about your car. If your car is dirty, you take it to a car wash. But wait, it’s supposed to rain tomorrow. So do you still take your car to the car wash today? No, you don’t, and it’s not because the rain will clean your car. The rain itself is dirty, and if you wash your car, it’ll get all dirty again. But you still have to take your car to the car wash because the rain doesn’t actually clean it. 

You can apply this same logic to your solar panels. If it rains, the dirt will just be rearranged on your solar panels. Instead, you need to actually clean your solar panels, like taking your car to a car wash. The only difference is that cleaning your car only impacts aesthetics, while cleaning solar panels impacts functionality. With dirt built up, the sun isn’t directly hitting your solar panels, and you’re not getting the energy you need. But if you clean your solar panels, you will boost your energy.

Never Use Hose Water

So, you need to clean your solar panels. But how do you clean them? Do you clean them with a hose like your car? Absolutely not. You should never use hose water on your solar panels.

Why? Well, it’s the same concept as the rain. Hose water isn’t pure, filtered water. It is water that also has minerals and other deposits in it. So when you clean your solar panels with hose water, you’re getting them somewhat cleaner than the rain. But there will still be streaks left behind along with mineral deposits, that will affect your solar panels’ efficiency. So, skip the hose and opt for a cleaning method that leaves your solar panels sparkling.

Use the Best Tools for the Best Clean

We now know that you can’t use hose water to clean your solar panels. So how can you get the best clean? Should you just get a couple of gallons of filtered water, get up there, and clean them by hand? While we’re sure that would be entertaining, it’s not really efficient nor effective.

To truly get the best clean, you need the best tools. Otherwise, you just won’t get a sparkling finish on your solar panels and have them working like they’re brand new. If you go to your local hardware store, though, you won’t find anything on their shelves that will do the job right.

But, at ASF Clean Team, we have the tools needed for solar panel cleaning. We took your idea of getting some filtered water to clean and made it 1000x easier. Our tools filter the water as they go, so no mineral deposits are left behind. They’re designed specifically to clean solar panels—something you won’t find at the hardware store. There won’t be any streaks left behind. Our tools are longer than tools you may be looking at to clean those hard-to-reach places, like on top of your roof. And to top it all off, they’re operated by a professional, meaning you don’t have to worry about accidentally damaging your solar panels while cleaning them.

Take Advantage of the Daylight

As the seasons change, days get shorter and nights get longer. When you got your solar panels, you were probably thinking about how sunny it is outside and not about the nighttime. So now that fall and winter have come around, you’re starting to realize your solar panels aren’t as efficient as they could be. 

We’ve discussed that the cleanliness of your solar panels is directly related to how well they function. If there is a layer of dirt and debris on your solar panels, they’re not going to absorb energy from the sun as well. You may not have noticed it during the spring and summer since the days were longer, but now that they’re shorter, you’re starting to notice the effect on your energy.

It is especially important to get a professional solar panel cleaning in fall and winter. There are fewer hours of sunlight each day, which means your solar panels have less time to absorb the energy your home needs. A professional clean is the best clean, and the best way to ensure your solar panels are working efficiently. 

Start Caring for Solar Panels 

Whether you haven’t bought your solar panels yet or have owned them for years, it’s never too late to learn how to care for them properly. We offer both residential solar panel cleaning services and commercial solar panel cleaning services to meet all of your needs.

Clean energy is important to solar panel owners, and we understand that. We actually have a similar value: we only use environmentally-friendly cleaning products for our services, and often we only use water to get the job done. So, there’s no making excuses! If you truly want your solar panels to produce clean energy efficiently, we have you covered.

Contact ASF Clean Team online today to get a free quote. We’ll be happy to discuss the best ways we can help you in caring for solar panels.

Sometimes it feels like there are never ending things on your to do list. Wash the dishes, do the laundry, clean up the house, repeat. Well, we can help you cross one thing off your to do list when you get a professional solar panel cleaning for fall.

Why do I need a professional solar panel cleaning?

There are so many reasons you should get a professional solar panel cleaning instead of doing it yourself. First, if your solar panels are on your roof, do you really want to clean them yourself? You have to climb all the way up there, and then do the work of trying to clean them. You’re not trained to do that. And you don’t want to get hurt. 

But, your solar panels need to be cleaned to perform their best. So, you should leave it to the professionals.

Can’t the rain clean my solar panels?

You’ve probably heard that rain can clean off dust and debris from your solar panels. But, that’s not quite true. Sure, rain washes away some of the build-up. But is it really a good clean?

Rain water is not enough, and doesn’t come down in a stream. It comes down in individual droplets. So, when it hits your solar panels, it may move some dirt around, but doesn’t really clean anything. Plus, rain water contains a lot of dust and dirt from the air, so it leaves behind its own residue. With that in mind, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to rely on the rain to “clean” your solar panels.

With a professional clean, no streaks will be left behind. This is because we use the right tools and filtered water to give solar panels the cleaning they need.

Does it really matter if my solar panels are clean?

You probably don’t think about cleaning the outside of your house very often. So, you’re likely wondering if your solar panels need to be cleaned, or if this is just another thing you’re being told you need but really don’t.

It actually is really important to keep your solar panels clean. Any barrier between your solar panels and the sun will affect the power they generate—even with just a thin layer of dirt and debris. When that barrier is there, your solar panels have to work harder, and your energy bill will start running up again. One of the reasons you got solar panels was the savings, so it doesn’t do you any good if they are dirty. You won’t be saving as much money as you could.

Clean your solar panels for fall

Fall is just around the corner, which brings shorter days and less energy for your solar panels. To maximize your solar panel efficiency, schedule a professional solar panel cleaning today with ASF Clean Team. We use the very best tools so we only have to use filtered water (and no chemicals) to give your solar panels the perfect clean. So not only will your energy be green, but your solar panel cleaning will be, too.

You live in sunny California, so you decided to get solar panels. After all, the sun’s always shining and it’ll save you money in the long run. But recently, you’ve noticed that the solar panels haven’t been working as well and they haven’t been saving you as much money. You’ve tried cleaning the solar panels, but it apparently hasn’t worked. We have a secret to share with you—this is why our tools are better for solar panel cleaning.

Our Tools Filter Water

If you’re just using a hose to clean your solar panels, or are trusting the once-in-a-blue-moon rain to get the job done, your solar panels aren’t actually getting clean. Why is that? Because that water isn’t filtered. At ASF Clean Team, we only use water and no chemicals to clean, so you may assume there isn’t a huge difference. But there is! When you use water from a hose, there’s absolutely no filtration. This means that there are minerals still in the water, and the mineral deposits will stay on your solar panels. So, even if you think you cleaned your solar panels really well, they won’t be 100% clean.

Our Tools Are Designed to Clean Solar Panels

If you go to Lowe’s or Home Depot, there is no section for “Solar Panel Cleaners”. In fact, most people just use a hose to clean their solar panels. We’ve already discussed why that doesn’t work, so you may think if you just get a rag and go at it by hand with a bucket of filtered water, you’ll be fine. But, that’s still not the case either.

How many times have you cleaned a window or mirror, and no matter how many different directions you moved the rag in, there were still little fuzzies left behind? The same concept applies to cleaning solar panels. If you clean them with a rag, squeegee, or whatever you get at the hardware store, there’s going to be something left behind. It’s inevitable because those tools weren’t designed to clean solar panels. 

On the flip side, our tools are designed for solar panel cleaning. Not only do they filter water, but there will also be no streak left behind. So, you’ll regain 100% use of your solar panel power.

Our Tools Are Just Longer

Some of you may be lucky enough to have solar panels in your backyard, but a lot of people have solar panels on their roofs. And when your solar panels are all the way up there, you don’t want to have to clean them yourself. Luckily, we have tools that can get us safely up there to clean your solar panels. Plus, we’re insured, so you don’t have to worry about what to do if an accident occurs. 

It’s clear why our tools are better for solar panel cleaning than anything you could get from a hardware store. Are you ready to make more of your solar panel investment with a professional cleaning? Get a quote from ASF Clean Team today.

You invested in solar panels, and you should be proud of yourself. Regardless of the reason, you are cutting down on energy costs and having an energy backup that you can tap into whenever required. You are also contributing to a sustainable and greener future. However, while there are many benefits to be gained from using solar panels, they do require a bit of upkeep. It is vital that you protect your solar panels with a quality cleaning service!

If you live somewhere near a pollution source, cleaning is even more essential. With time, pollution, dirt, sand, and bird droppings can reduce your panels’ efficiency. 

How often should you clean your solar panels?

Solar experts recommend that you have your solar panels cleaned every six months to a year. You can improve your energy output by around 10-12 percent with a thorough annual cleaning. Some solar panel owners assume that rain will wash away any debris that accumulates, but rain can actually leave behind residue. The only way to get your solar panels completely clean and back to efficiently absorbing rays is with a thorough cleaning. 

However, don’t rush off and grab your cleaning brush and soapy water. Here’s why you should invest in a quality cleaning service like ASF Clean Team instead:

Solar panel cleaning done right. 

Instead of scrubbing away at your solar panels, scratching them, and leaving them worse for wear, you can take the easy route. ASF Clean Team will help protect your solar panels and get all of the build-up off. 

When you’ve used soap and water you’ve probably noticed that the soap leaves behind a film. This is definitely something you don’t want to have build-up on your solar panels. If you use the wrong equipment or chemicals, it can leave a residue behind that prevents your solar panels from working efficiently. If you protect your solar panel investments with a quality cleaning service, it can help prevent damage to them in the long run.

Instead of using harmful chemicals, ASF Clean Team utilizes very hot water. They also use state of the art equipment designed specifically for cleaning solar panels. The team uses a water purification filter, and a bristle brush to remove any muck, bird droppings, or dust that might have collected on them.

Get a company you can trust.

ASF Clean Team has been around since 2012, promotes safety, is licensed and insured, and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We offer professional cleaning services in the San Francisco Bay Area for residential and professional clients.

We can clean your home and document the process, even if you’re not there, so that you don’t miss anything. All you need to do is let us in, and we will get the job done! You can even stick around for the first cleaning to make sure that everything is up to your standards. 

We also send reminder texts before we arrive, so you’ll never forget an appointment. We have our very own blue suits and masks, so, you can expect us to be on top of our sanitation game.

Get A Quality Solar Panel Cleaning

Once ASF Clean Team finishes, you can expect your solar panels to get back to efficiently absorbing the sun’s rays! We also offer package deals for regular maintenance at lower prices, along with a free cobweb cleaning! So what are you waiting for? Contact us today to protect your solar panel investments!

Ah, solar panels. You probably got them thinking they would help save money on your electric bill, and are better for the environment. Those points are true! But, you may have also thought they were something you could get and then forget about. This, unfortunately, is not true. If you want your solar panels to truly fulfill their purpose, you have to give them some attention in the form of cleaning. Why? Well, here’s how clean solar panels boost clean energy.

Why Clean Solar Panels are Important

When you first got your solar panels, you probably noticed amazing performance. But, as time has gone on, that output has slowly gotten less impressive. This is because your solar panels have progressively been collecting dirt, even if they’re positioned at an angle. And this is especially true in California, where we get limited rain, so solar panels get very dusty here. Think about any surface in your home. If you leave it alone without cleaning it long enough, it’s going to collect dust, no matter what angle. So, the same is going to happen with your solar panels.

Now think of your phone’s camera lens. If you have a fingerprint or dirt on it, your picture is going to be blurry until you clean it off. The same concept applies to solar panels. If there is a layer of dirt, they are going to have a harder time getting energy from the sun, which then affects your energy. But, with clean solar panels, they will be able to receive energy like they did when they were brand new.

Cleaning Solar Panels

So, now that you know how clean solar panels boost clean energy, how do you get clean solar panels? Unlike cleaning surfaces in your home or your phone’s camera lens, solar panels are pretty picky about how they like to be cleaned. You can’t just use any old cleaner, or even hose water, to clean your solar panels. Cleaning with the wrong materials can leave a residue or mineral buildup on your solar panels, leaving you with solar panels that are no cleaner than before.

So, how do you get clean solar panels if you can’t clean them yourself? Leave it to the professionals. At ASF Clean Team, we know that clean energy is important to you, so we use chemical-free cleaning methods to clean your solar panels (and everything else). We only use state-of-the-art equipment and very hot water to clean your solar panels. 

But how is this different from doing it yourself? Our equipment filters the water so there is no mineral buildup or residue left after the cleaning. It also dries clear, so there aren’t any spots left like after it rains or you use hose water. Your solar panels are left sparkling like they are brand new, boosting your clean energy.

Are you ready to boost your clean energy? Contact ASF Clean Team today to get a free quote. We service both residential and commercial buildings, and since your solar panels are outside, you don’t even have to be there when we come clean.

You bought solar panels to save yourself money. But, you’ve started to notice that they’re not working as well as they did when you first got them. Well, that’s to be expected, because dirt’s going to build up on them just like it does on everything else. You’ve heard that a lot of times rain will clean off solar panels, but we all know how rare rain is in California. So how do you clean your solar panels? Maybe you could just use your hose to wash them off? Not so fast! Before you break out the hose — stop. We’re here to tell you why you should never use hose water on solar panels.

How Do Solar Panels Get Dirty?

Before you even want to know how to clean your solar panels and why you should never use hose water, you’re probably wondering how your solar panels even get dirty. Have you ever leaned against the side of your house and noticed dirt on your body? There is just always dirt in the air that will dirty your solar panels, not to mention the bird poop and debris, such as leaves. All of this creates a layer of build up on your solar panels, which can greatly affect their energy efficiency.

Why Can’t I Clean Them with Hose Water?

As convenient as it would be, you should not clean your solar panels with hose water. Think about it. Where does your hose water come from — not the same place as your purified drinking water. Hose water is unfiltered, which means it will leave behind mineral deposits like calcium. So while you may be getting some of the dirt off, you’re just replacing it with something else that will block the sunlight.

So can’t you just use soap with the hose water? Again, no. Think about your soap. Do you ever actually get all of the soap off something? That answer is probably no, even if you think you do. If you use soap to clean your solar panels, you’re going to have the same issue. Soap will be left behind, and your energy will not be any more efficient. There is just no good way to use hose water and get spotless solar panels.

The Right Way to Clean Your Solar Panels

Now that you know why you should never use hose water on solar panels, it’s time to learn how you should clean your solar panels. If you live in the Sacramento area, ASF Clean Team can help. ASF Clean Team offers both residential solar panel cleaning and commercial solar panel cleaning. We will come to your location and do the cleaning for you — you don’t even have to be there!

But how is our cleaning different from hose water, you ask? Well, our tools are made specifically for solar panels. This includes a filter, so you don’t have to worry about any calcium build up. And, your solar panels will dry clear, with no sticky residue like soap, bringing back maximum energy efficiency. 

Are you ready to get your energy savings back? Contact ASF Clean Team today.