A solar cleaning guide · By Glossy

Solar Panel Cleaning.
What to Expect.

Purified water, a soft brush, and a record of the work. Explore real Glossy cleaning projects and our recommendations for caring for panels in the Coachella Valley.

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Rooftop solar arrays with reflective panel surfaces in Glossy’s cleaning galleryFrom our own work
Rooftop panels from our solar-cleaning gallery.
What your visit includes

Care for your panels.
A clear record of the clean.

We clean solar panels with purified water and a soft brush, without added cleaning chemicals. Before-and-after footage is included with the cleaning.

01 · Purified water

Start with the water.

We use purified water to wash away dirt from the panel surfaces. Our solar-cleaning method uses no added soap or cleaning chemicals.

02 · A soft brush

Work across the surface.

A soft brush helps lift dust and buildup from the glass. The water and brush work together throughout the clean.

03 · Before-and-after footage

See the work for yourself.

The footage gives you a record of the panels before and after the visit, including areas that are difficult to see from the ground.

Two projects from our gallery

See the surfaces.
Before and after.

These comparisons show two separate Glossy cleaning projects. In each image, the panels before cleaning are on the left and the finished panels are on the right. Select a photo to enlarge it.

Project 2 solar-panel cleaning comparison, showing dusty panel surfaces before cleaning on the left and clearer panel details afterward on the right
Project 2 · Before on the left, after on the right. Compare the visible surface buildup and the panel detail in the two views.
Project 3 solar-panel cleaning comparison, with a dusty array on the left and cleaned reflective panels on the right
Project 3 · Before on the left, after on the right. A second array showing the visible change in the panel surfaces.

These photos document the visible cleaning results. Lighting and camera angle vary between the views.

How often should solar panels be cleaned?

Stay ahead
of the buildup.

For homes in the Coachella Valley, we recommend quarterly, three-times-a-year, or twice-yearly cleaning. We can discuss which schedule suits your property and how much dirt accumulates between visits.

Quarterly

Four visits a year.

A cleaning about every three months.

Three times a year

Three visits a year.

A cleaning about every four months.

Twice a year

Two visits a year.

A cleaning about every six months.

Your home, your setup

Plan your
next clean.

A few details help us understand your property before we arrange the work:

  • Your city.
  • Whether the home has one or two stories.
  • Approximately how many panels you have, if you know.
  • Any access concerns or birds and droppings you’ve noticed.
  • Whether you’d like a one-time visit or recurring cleaning.

We’ll discuss your setup, access, and the next step with you.

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