Solar Panel Cleaning, Solar Panel Birdproofing, Gutters Cleaning, and Windows Cleaning FAQs

Solar panel cleaning is crucial for maintaining optimal energy production. Dirt and grime can reduce efficiency, and regular cleaning ensures your panels operate at peak performance.

It's advisable to have regular cleaning for optimal solar panel performance. The frequency depends on your location, amount of dust, and bird activity.

No, our professional team can manage the cleaning process even if you're not home.

Time varies based on the number of solar panels and their condition. We ensure a thorough cleaning without rushing the process.

It's not mandatory, but clearing the area can facilitate a smoother and quicker cleaning process.

Our trained professionals use safe and efficient methods to clean without causing any damage to your solar panels.

We use cleaning agents that are safe for your panels and the environment.

Yes, we are licensed, OSHA-certified, and insured to provide services in Gilroy, all of Santa Clara, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz counties, and also Hollister.

Our commitment is to customer satisfaction. We provide before and after photos from the roof for you to assess the quality of our work.

All solar panels are purchased and installed with the understanding that investment is significant, but the future savings are well worth the decision! However, what seemed like a great financial decision may be a waste of time and money. The harsh climate, dirt, debris, and all other harmful elements have the ability to rapidly diminish the efficiency of your solar panels. This is why regular cleaning is a necessity and a better decision that will potentially save you hundreds of more dollars after your installation! Not only is it a manufacturer's recommendation, but regular solar panel cleaning is also a no-brainer when you begin to outweigh the costs of the maintenance to the damages from neglect.

In fact, most solar panel manufacturers specify regular cleaning as a requirement to keep the warrant valid and active. Regular cleaning is proven to keep your manufacturer's warranty, but specific methods of cleaning are also important in keeping the warranty. Harsh chemicals (such as degreasers or acids) not only damage your solar panels but leave a lasting residue that attracts more dirt. They can also have a significant impact on voiding out your solar panel warranty! Using our All One Solar Shine service, you'll receive a chemical-free and warranty-safe cleaning that fits within the guidelines of your solar panel's warranty requirements. Our clean and safe process consists of chemical-free de-ionized water, soft bristle brushes, and safe handling- giving us the ability to boost the efficiency of your panels, as well as protect your investment by keeping your warranty active!

People often wonder if rain is enough to clean their solar panels. Yes, the rain will provide a soft rinse of any loose dirt or dust, but it will not remove what has been baked on for months or even years of sunny neglect! To give you a better idea and vision, how would your car's windshield look after 6-12 months of neglect and only allowing rainwater to "clean it"? I know you won't have clear visibility of the road, block lights, or all other essential benefits to a car's windshield. This example is the same for your solar panel. Each panel has a glass layer that takes in the sun's UV rays, but if dirt, pollen, leaves, and bird poop are blocking those solar cells, then the panels lose the ability to perform and do what they are designed to do, make energy. Dirty panels bring 2 results: loss of energy production and damage to solar cells. This damage will decrease the life expectancy of the panels, giving you bad results and a costly investment that will not outlive its benefits. Customers routinely report a 15-20% boost in power output after having their solar panels cleaned, even days after it rains. Please have a look at our gallery for before and after pictures.

To keep it really simple for you, de-ionized water is pure filtered distilled water. We carry 2 DI filters in our vans at all times, making sure that you receive high-quality water to get the job done right without any damaging consequences. Using non-de-ionized water will create water spots, leave streaking, and poorly clean your panels because of the heavy minerals and calcium found in normal water. Another benefit to using de-ionized water is that it allows us to stay within your warranty requirements by keeping our service 100% chemical-free and eco-friendly. Aside from keeping your manufacturer warranty active, the biggest benefit is the spot-free finish, which gives each solar panel maximum capacity to perform, giving you efficient results in generating solar energy.

The short answer, of course, is that you can clean them yourself, but let's take a step back and consider these points before getting this job done yourself:

1. Are you trained to get on your roof properly with the proper tools and safety equipment? 

2. Are you using the proper tools to get the job done efficiently? Normal tap water from the hose will leave harmful hard water spots on the panels, which, in the end, block UV rays from penetrating the solar cells and decrease the energy output. Choosing the wrong bush can scratch or considerably damage the outer glass layer of the panels, costing you more in repairs. Lastly, thinking about using a pressure washer will only result in loose wires or can cause glass damage as well, thus voiding out your warranty and bringing you more unnecessary costly repairs. 

3. Time- Have you given yourself enough time, or do you want to take the right amount of time out of your day to get the job done correctly? Time is very valuable, so let All One Solar Shine spend that time delivering high-quality service that will give you the results you deserve.