Never use soap to clean dirty solar panels by kelly pickerel may 4 2020 one thing learned during the coronavirus pandemic was the effectiveness of soap and water regularly washing our hands was our best defense.
Soap to use on solar panels.
Gently scrub each panel with mild soap solution.
Instead it enhances water s ability to clean solar panels said charlie cole polywater international vp.
Sponges are great products to clean solar panels with because they won t scratch.
Sometimes just water isn t enough but everyone agrees that soap should never be used.
Although the glass is quite durable they are not designed to be hit with high pressure water jets.
Polywater works with panel manufacturers to get its wash approved for use to not void any warranties.
Canadian solar and other global brands have confirmed solar panel wash is safe for use on their panels.
Using a soft brush with distilled water and dish soap is sufficient to clean your solar panels.
Laundry detergents and other stronger chemicals might interact with your solar panels in a negative way.
However there are different ways to clean them and various tips that should be used during the process.
Use your soapy solution and a long handled brush sponge or soft cloth to gently scrub each panel.
If deciding to use a little bit of soap on your sponge use something that you might clean your dishes with.
It can be purchased through polywater s global network of distributors and from amazon in north america.