Solar Panel Cleaning Farmington Hills, MI

Initial Panel Inspection

The first step our pressure washing technicians take is thoroughly inspecting the solar panels on your property. We check for any existing damage or issues. Solar panel glass can become cracked or chipped over time, which is a potential safety hazard our team will note. We also look for areas with heavy soiling or debris buildup that require extra attention during cleaning.

Understanding the current state of your solar array allows us to tailor our cleaning process. Our goal is to lift dirt and grime without causing any new issues for the panels. Performing an initial inspection gives us the knowledge needed to clean your system safely and effectively.

Site Preparation

Before bringing any equipment onto your property, we prep the site to protect your landscaping. Our team takes great care to avoid causing property damage during our service. We lay down temporary ground protection and barricade off any vegetation that could be harmed. Site preparation may also involve clearing brush or overhanging tree branches that impede access to solar panels on rooftops or elevated mounts.

Site prep ensures our cleaning technicians can access every inch of your solar array without harming your property. It helps us get the job done efficiently while safeguarding your landscaping. We take these precautions at every solar panel cleaning to limit the need for restoration afterward.

Rinsing and Partially Drying the System

The actual cleaning process starts by rinsing your solar panels with water to dislodge some of the loosest dirt. We use high-efficiency power washers with adjustable pressure capabilities. Lower water pressures are safer for solar panel glass, preventing any cracks or chips from forming. Our technicians can increase the pressure for heavily soiled areas if needed.

After the initial rinse, we give the panels a short time to partially dry. The bit of remaining moisture helps collect more dust and dirt once our hand cleaning steps begin. But we avoid letting panels dry fully since water spots can form. The partial drying time allows our technicians to methodically work across your entire system.

Hand Cleaning With Soft Bristle Brushes

The main solar panel cleaning process involves our technicians using soft bristle brushes to lift dirt from the glass. We carry brushes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and bristle materials to tackle all type of soiling. The brushes have just enough give to whisk away caked-on grime without posing any risk of scratching.

Our experts use specialized techniques like edge cleaning and angled brushing to remove even the most stubborn dirt from the perimeter, edges, and frame of each panel. We thoroughly clean top surfaces as well as undersides. No portion of your solar array is left dirty after our meticulous brushing process.

Final Rinse

Once hand scrubbing is complete, we finish with a final rinse using our pressure washers. This removes all the lifted dirt and debris from the solar array. We adjust nozzles and adapters to reach every nook and cranny with low-pressure water. The goal is to leave each panel spotless without dripping excess moisture.

Our technicians closely inspect the panels during the final rinse to spot any remaining dirt. We re-clean any problem areas by hand until your entire solar system is immaculately clean. A final set of inspections verifies our work before moving onto the next steps.

Drying and Post-Cleaning Inspections

The last technical steps our solar panel cleaning crew performs are drying the system and doing post-cleaning checks. We thoroughly dry all equipment, framing, and glass to prevent water spots. Our team then does one final walk-through inspection. We address any streaks or missed areas to ensure pristine solar panel cleanliness.

Once the inspection satisfies our quality standards, the cleaning service is complete! We pack up equipment and ground protection to leave your property exactly as we found it. Your solar power system is now ready to operate at maximum efficiency again.

Cleanup and Safety Check

Before departing your property, we conduct a final safety check and site cleaning. All our technicians are background checked, licensed, and insured for your peace of mind. We remove all temporary ground protection and debris from our service work. Our team double checks that the site is restored neatly.

Our solar experts take safety seriously when cleaning solar panels at elevated heights. We use tie-off techniques, safety ropes, and fall protection gear. OSHA safety training keeps our technicians and your property protected. We handle all minor panel repairs if any accidental damage occurred.

From start to finish, every step of our solar panel cleaning process focuses on safety, quality, and restoring your system to peak performance. We can’t wait to get your solar panels looking brand new again soon!