Solar Panel Cleaning

Lichen removal

Can we remove Lichen?

At Aqua Smart we also provide a Lichen removal service for your home solar panels.

To remove lichen from your solar panel we will need to get up close and personal to your solar panels. We will either erect a portable scaffolding tower or use a cheery picker. Whichever method is most suitable for you property and its surrounding. We will then apply a bio degradable chemical, allowing to soak and soften the lichen, then use a plastic no scratch tool to remove the lichen. We will then wash down all the panels with our ultra-pure water, ensuring nothing is left on the panels.

Solar panel cleaning

Why do my solar panels need cleaning?

Solar panels work by allowing light into the cells within the panel. When solar panels get dirty, it creates shading on the cells which then reduces output. Solar panels can get dirty from, dust traffic film, bee pollen, bird dropping and other forms of pollutants.

Regular cleaning

How often should solar panels be cleaned?

As a general guide, it is recommended to have your solar panels professionally cleaned at least once a year. However, a visual inspection every few months to check for significant buildup of things like dust, traffic film, bee pollen and bird droppings is advised . If you notice a decrease in energy production or the panels appear visibly dirty, then this is a good indication that it’s time for a cleaning service.

Residential

What will happen if I don’t clean my solar panels?

Your solar panels will begin to grow lichen on them after a period of time, this creates hotspots and can reduce output. Lichen is difficult and costly to remove from solar panels due to access issues. It is much cheaper to clean your solar panels regularly than it is to have the lichen grow and have need to have it removed. If left, hotspots caused by lichen will cause cell deterioration and lead to eventual failure. This will render the panel useless and then it will need to be replaced.

Why Choose Aqua Smart for your Solar Panel Cleaning

We offer 100% satisfaction guarantee

All our staff are experienced and fully trained

We hold extensive public liability insurance

We use the latest’s equipment and technics

We genuinely care about what we do!

See what people say

Here are some of our latest Google Reviews

Jon Barlow

Excellent service at a reasonable price would definitely use again

Chloe Cornes

Easy online booking system, great communication both before and after. Window cleaner came earlier than advised, did a great job cleaning all windows and doors and was friendly and respectful. Can't ask for more. Price was reasonable too

James

Service and final product was brilliant. The team arrived on time, blocked the gutters to next door, and cleaned the gutters and windows when they finished. (The photo is the finished product, with the next door neighbours roof that hasn't been cleaned.)

Andrew Craig

Great work by James who emptied our gutters and cleaned our fascia’s and soffits and did an excellent job would highly recommend this company,

Barbara

James did an excellent job all round gutter emptying and the cleaning of all fascias anc sofits, arrived on time efficient and tidy on all aspects of his work - would certainly recommend him for future work ANDY LICHFIELD

Susan Weller

I always have my windows cleaned by Aqua Smart and always receive a first class, reliable service. Today, they completed the job of power washing my drive too. My drive looks like new. Turning up on time, with all their professional equipment, the job was done thoroughly, efficiently and very effectively. They are really lovely guys and are totally respectful of property. All of the surrounding areas were left clean and tidy. If anyone is thinking of having their drive cleaned, or thinking of using any of the services this company offers, I totally recommend using them.

susan fawcett

Great job very happy.

Kerry Shepherd

Today I used this company for the first time. My windows were extremely dirty and they are now gleaming! Really friendly and professional company, looking forward to always having sparkling clean windows, worth every penny!

Indie. Style

After several months of searching for decent window cleaner and being let down by ‘no shows’, I contact Aqua Smart. Jess was quick to respond and to give a very reasonable quote for our windows to be cleaned. Payment via direct debit was set up efficiently and the timing couldn’t have been better as the Tom and John were due to be on our area a couple of days later. The guys turned up as promised and did a great job. Without any prompting, they also cleaned the underneath of the glass of our verandah - great attention to detail. Windows, sills and frames look great. Very happy with outcome and will be using other services from Aqua Smart in the near future. Thank you.