Tips for Cleaning Solar Panels

If you made the investment into solar panels for your home, you probably want them to last as long as possible. The way to do that is keep them clean.

Now that the Las Vegas monsoon season has passed, your solar panels are probably caked with grit and grime that is keeping them from doing their best work. Use these tips to clean your solar panels and extend their life. If climbing up to the roof to do the job is just too much, you can call the experts in Las Vegas window cleaning to do the job for you.

How to Clean Your Solar Panels

Under no circumstances should you use any kind of abrasive soap or scrubber. You want the glass to be as clean and spotless as possible. Also, any scratches in the surface of the glass will just make the glass get dirtier faster. If you have to get onto the roof, use microfiber cloth attached to the end of a mop and biodegradable soap. If you clean often enough, you should be able to get away with a good rinse by spraying the panels with a hose from the ground.

Pro Tip: Exercise caution when you are on the roof. The water will make the roofing slippery and dangerous. If you are afraid to do this yourself, let the professionals in window cleaning Las Vegas trusts to go up there for you.

Clean them often

The first mistake owners of solar panels make is to completely forget about them. While the system runs close to silent, that does not mean it should be ignored. If the glass that protects the converter panels gets covered with too much grime, not as much sun is going to be able to get through. If less sun gets though, that means there is less energy that will be converted. Clean your solar panels at least once a month to get the most out of your investment.

Don’t shade them

This should come as common sense but solar panels should not be kept in shaded areas. Besides the fact that shade means your solar panels won’t be able to do their best work, shade also increases the likelihood of your panels getting dirty. Overhanging trees drop leaves, seeds and frustrating gifts from the birds that live in them. All of this will make keeping your solar panels clean even more difficult.

If you find there is really stubborn dirt and grime on your solar panels, don’t endanger yourself by trying to clean them yourself. The experts at J & J Window Wash will keep your home, your windows and the glass of your solar panels in good condition year round. With over 10 years of experience, they have the window washing tools and supplies that can handle most problems. For more information about the window cleaning Las Vegas relies on, contact 702.274.8128.

September 24, 2014