Green Cleaning Solutions and Recommendations for Toronto, Ontario location.

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  • Ontariosolarguy
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2011
    • 1

    #1

    Green Cleaning Solutions and Recommendations for Toronto, Ontario location.

    Just looking for a green eco friendly solution made in Toronto or with in 50 miles that will clean my solar panels.
  • Sunking
    Solar Fanatic
    • Feb 2010
    • 23301

    #2
    A water hose
    MSEE, PE

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    • Naptown
      Solar Fanatic
      • Feb 2011
      • 6880

      #3
      Maybe throw in a squeegee thing like at the gas station
      NABCEP certified Technical Sales Professional

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      • Mike90250
        Moderator
        • May 2009
        • 16020

        #4
        Unless you put your panels under trees and have to clean sap off them, plain water (or DI water for a rinse) is the thing to use. Panel Mfgs do not suggest anything other than water to clean with.
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        • Sunnydays
          Junior Member
          • Nov 2011
          • 3

          #5
          Solar Panel Clean Solution Solved - Toronto.

          I just want to say living in Toronto is a challenge when you have to clean the solar panels. I have many birds that leave their mark(s) all over the glass panels. I have a lot of trees in the area that deposit a oily greasy resin that sticks to the panels and makes it hard to clean. I have been using a green product from Toronto, that de-greases the oil and tree sap, bird poo and dirt. I can not walk on the roof to clean, so I fill up my son's super soaker and spray down the panels and use a scruber brush then water to clean my panels. Here in Toronto, every little bit helps and the output from the solar panels increases. Well worth the time spent to clean the panels.
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