Dirty Panels
Cost You Money
Dust, pollen, bird droppings, and Florida's humidity quietly rob your system of output every single day. A professional cleaning restores your panels to peak performance — and costs far less than the energy you're losing.
Single Story Home
Standard residential rooftop panels on a single-story structure.
Two Story Home
Panels on two-story structures requiring additional equipment and safety measures.
What You Get
What's Included in Every Clean
We don't just rinse and leave. Every cleaning is thorough, safe, and done by people who actually understand solar systems.
Deionized Water Rinse
We use purified, deionized water that leaves zero mineral deposits or streaks — unlike tap water, which leaves residue that attracts more dirt over time.
Soft Brush Scrub
Gentle, panel-safe brushes remove stubborn buildup — bird droppings, pollen, and grime — without scratching or damaging the panel surface.
Visual Panel Inspection
While we're up there, we do a visual check of each panel for visible cracks, delamination, discoloration, or anything that warrants a closer look.
Wire & Mounting Check
A quick visual scan of exposed wiring and mounting hardware to flag anything obviously loose, damaged, or out of place.
Before & After Notes
We document the condition of your panels before and after the cleaning so you have a record of what was found and what was done.
Done by Solar Professionals
Unlike general cleaning services, we're solar inspection professionals. We know what to look for and what to avoid when working on your system.
What to Expect
Before & After
Here's what typically changes after a professional cleaning — based on what we commonly see on Florida rooftops.
- Panels coated in dust, pollen, and airborne debris
- Bird droppings causing localized shading and hot spots
- Reduced energy output — often 10–25% below rated capacity
- Higher inverter temperatures due to surface insulation
- Accumulated grime masking early signs of panel damage
- Buildup around panel edges trapping moisture
- Panels clear and operating at full light absorption
- Hot spots resolved — full string output restored
- Energy production back near rated capacity
- Improved thermal performance and inverter efficiency
- Panel surface inspected — damage visible and documented
- Edges cleared, moisture pathways reduced
Quick Estimate
Calculate Your Cost
Enter your panel count and home type to get an instant estimate. Final pricing always confirmed on-site before we begin.
Common Questions
Cleaning FAQs
In Florida, we recommend cleaning at least once a year — ideally in early spring after pollen season. If your home is near construction sites, heavy tree cover, or areas with high bird activity, twice a year is even better. After hurricane season is also a smart time to clean and inspect.
A light rinse removes loose dust, but tap water leaves mineral deposits that build up and reduce efficiency over time. Stubborn soiling like bird droppings or caked pollen won't come off with water alone. We use deionized water and soft brushes to clean thoroughly without leaving residue or scratching the panel surface.
Yes. Soiled panels can lose 10–25% of their output depending on buildup and environment. Florida's pollen, humidity, and bird activity make this worse than most states. A clean panel absorbs more sunlight and produces more electricity — it's that straightforward.
We follow all proper safety protocols when cleaning active systems. Panels should never be cleaned with cold water on a very hot day as thermal shock can crack the glass. We schedule cleanings during appropriate conditions and use the right materials and techniques to clean safely.
Yes. Tile roofs are very common in Florida and we're experienced working on them safely. We take care not to damage tiles and use appropriate equipment for elevated access on two-story tile-roof homes.
Absolutely — and it makes a lot of sense to do both at the same time. Our Standard Solar Audit already includes basic module cleaning. If you'd like a full professional cleaning combined with a detailed inspection, contact us and we'll put together the right package for you.
You can find your panel count in your original installation contract, your monitoring app, or your utility interconnection agreement. Not sure? Just give us a rough description — we'll count on-site before starting and confirm the total and price before we begin.
Not necessarily. As long as we have access to the roof area and a water source, most cleanings can be completed without the homeowner present. We'll coordinate the details with you beforehand and let you know if anything specific is needed for your property.
Ready to Get Your
Panels Cleaned?
Contact us with your panel count and home type and we'll get you scheduled quickly. Serving Tampa Bay and surrounding Florida communities.