My Process

Safe, Professional Cleaning

Homes, businesses, and government facilities, from your first message to the final spotless rinse, here's exactly what happens, step by step.

Commercial & Government Properties

For larger arrays, the process steps up.

Residential cleans follow the simple 3-step booking flow on the homepage. Commercial, agricultural, and government installs add a few extra steps so procurement, safety, and documentation are airtight.

On-site walk-through

Panel count verification, roof access review, safety plan.

Written scope-of-work

Itemized, signed, no surprises after the truck arrives.

$2M Liability Coverage

General liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage during service.

Documentation package

Timestamped before/after photos, irradiance readings, service log for your records.

EIN & W-9 on requestOSHA-trained field workNet-30 invoicing availableDocumented Capitol project
On Your Roof

The Actual Cleaning, Step by Step

Here's exactly what I do once I'm up there. Every step is gentle, deliberate, and approved by the manufacturers themselves.

1

Satellite quote in 24 hours

Send your address and panel count; I size the system from satellite imagery and send a firm written quote. No site visit, no obligation.

Residential rooftop solar array in Dane County — the kind of system I size for a satellite quote
2

Pure-water clean

Pole-fed 100% deionized water through manufacturer-matched contact tooling. A manufacturer-matched surfactant is used only when heavy soiling calls for it — never pressure washing, so your cleaning stays matched to your panel manufacturer’s instructions.

Watch my cleaning process in action
3

Roof-safe access

I’m OSHA-trained and fully insured. When the array needs it, I go up properly — and I never step on your panels.

Wisconsin State Capitol rooftop after cleaning — accessed properly, no foot traffic on panels
4

Eyes on your system

Every cleaning includes a visual inspection. If I spot cracked glass, hot spots, or failing mounts, I’ll tell you straight and point you to the right pro. I don’t do installs or electrical work.

Close-up inspection of cleaned solar panels at the Wisconsin State Capitol
The Right Tools

The Right Way, and the Wrong Way

The wrong tools will scratch your panels, void your warranty, or both. Here's exactly what I bring to your roof, and what I'd never use.

What I Use

100% Deionized Water

Zero mineral deposits, zero water spots

Brand-Matched Contact Tools

Soft brush or hand pad, chosen from your panel manufacturer's manual

Brand-Matched Surfactant

Used only where the manufacturer allows it. Plain DI water otherwise

What I Never Use

Pressure Washers

Cracks the glass, ruins seals

Harsh Chemicals

Strips the coating, can void your warranty

Abrasive Pads or Towels

Permanent scratches that reduce output forever

$2M Insured
Before & After Photos
Customer-First Service
The Benefits

Why Professional Cleaning Matters

Regular professional cleaning protects your investment and maximizes energy production.

Stronger Production

Remove efficiency-blocking dirt and grime

Recover Lost Production

Dirty panels lose 5 to 15% of their output annually, higher in pollen-heavy and agricultural zones (NREL). Cleaning recovers what soiling is taking.

Brand-Matched

Method matched to your panel brand

Eco-Friendly

100% deionized water · brand-matched surfactant only where allowed

The real cost of skipping cleanings is longevity.

Bird streaks, pollen, and localized soiling do not just reduce output. They create hot-spots that permanently degrade the underlying cells and cut usable panel life. Cleaning isn't cosmetic, it's the difference between a 25-year panel and an 18-year one.(see 4 peer-reviewed sources)

Ready for Professional Cleaning?

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