Solar panel cleaning
Eastern Suburbs
Clearer panels, better output.
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I've been using Nigel's services for years as he always does a great job and his prices are extremely reasonable. He is punctual, polite, helpful and professional. He's done my windows, solar panels and gutters and they all end up satisfyingly clean.
We recently utilised the service of Dynamic Cleaning after a recommendation from a neighbour. Nigel was professional, efficient and cleaned up after himself. Highly recommend this business and will be sure to use them again.
I’m glad that I found Dynamic cleaning. Nigel did a very detailed gutter cleaning for me, he is professional and also a very nice person to deal with. He done a great job with reasonable price, includes before and after photos. …
Once the installer leaves, a lot of rooftop systems are left to the weather. Rain does rinse light dust off, but it does not shift baked-on pollen, the red film Melbourne gets after a dry spell, or bird droppings that sit in the same corner of a panel for months. Dirty glass means less light reaching the cells. The panels are not doing the job you paid for.
Dynamic Cleaning Victoria offers solar panel cleaning across the Eastern Suburbs. We are a family-run, fully insured cleaning business. Nigel Vennell has been working on Eastern Suburbs properties since 2012. For panels, we wash the glass from the ground or a stable position where we can reach, and we do not walk on the modules.
Before and after
Same Eastern Suburbs roof — lichen and dirt off the glass.
What the clean includes
- A look at the array before we start, so cracked glass or loose flashing is not scrubbed
- A wash with water and a soft brush suited to solar glass
- Removal of dust, pollen, leaf film and bird droppings
- Work while the panels are cool, usually in the morning, so we are not dragging grit across hot glass
- No harsh chemicals and no abrasive pads
We clean panels. We do not open inverters, recable strings or diagnose a fault on the app. If a panel is cracked, the seal looks failed, or a corner is held down with a loose clamp, we will leave that module and tell you. Cleaning is not a substitute for an electrician.
How a visit works
Call or text 0433 230 310 with the suburb, roughly how many panels, the roof type (tile, metal, two-storey) and whether we can reach the array from the ground. A photo from the backyard is often enough to quote.
On the day we check access, taps and any obvious damage first. Then we wash the glass and leave it to dry. We do not stand on the panels. If a section cannot be reached safely — a steep pitch, brittle tiles, or an array hard against a boundary — we will say so rather than improvise. Many households book this with a gutter clean, which makes sense: the same visit gets leaves out of the channels and off the array above them.
Eastern Suburbs roofs we work on
Rooftop arrays in Vermont South, Nunawading, Mitcham, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Box Hill, Blackburn, Ringwood, Wantirna and Doncaster pick up the same mix of dust, pollen and bird mess. Trees that are good for summer shade are also good at spotting panels. If your street is in that part of Melbourne, we are local.
Why dirty panels produce less
Panels make power from the light that gets through the glass, and dust, pollen and droppings block some of it. On many systems the panels are wired together, so one heavily soiled panel can hold back more than its own output. If your inverter or monitoring app shows less than the same time last year and the glass looks dull, a clean is worth considering.
Purified water and soft brushes
We clean with purified water and soft brushes made for solar glass. Purified water dries without leaving residue, so there is no need for detergents, harsh chemicals or abrasive pads.
Bird mess and lichen
Bird droppings dry hard in the sun and rain will not shift them. We wet them and let them soften before brushing, rather than scraping the glass. Lichen along the frame edges, like in the photos above, gets the same patient treatment.
Why choose Dynamic Cleaning Victoria
- Family-run since 2012, based in Nunawading
- Fully insured
- 14 years in the Eastern Suburbs
- We never walk on the panels
- Book gutter cleaning on the same visit
Common questions
Doesn’t rain clean them?
Rain helps with loose dust. It does little for droppings, sap, or a film that has baked on through a dry January. Melbourne also has long stretches with no useful rain. If the panels look patchy from the street, rain has not been enough.
Will cleaning scratch the glass?
Not when it is done with water and a brush meant for solar modules, on a cool surface. Dry wiping or a household scourer is what leaves marks. We wash grit off; we do not grind it in.
How often should panels be cleaned here?
Once a year is a sensible starting point for most houses in this area. Twice a year is more realistic if you have heavy tree cover, a bird’s favourite ridge, or a roof that faces a dusty road. Watch the glass and your generation, not a fixed calendar.
Do you need to get on the roof?
Often no. Some arrays still need a safer elevated position. We decide that from the access, not from a habit of climbing every roof.
Can you do the gutters on the same day?
Yes. Gutters sit on the same roof as the panels. Ask for both when you call and we will quote them together.
Book a solar panel clean
If the panels have gone dull, or you have never had them washed since they went on, call Nigel at Dynamic Cleaning Victoria on 0433 230 310 for a free quote.
Get a free solar panel cleaning quote
Tell us your suburb, roughly how many panels you have and whether the house is single or double storey, and we will get back to you with a free quote. Prefer to talk? Call 0433 230 310.
You can also reach us through the contact us page.
Solar panel cleaning FAQs
Do solar panels need cleaning in Melbourne?
Dust, bird droppings and leaves build up on panels over time, and cleaning them helps keep your system producing well.
How often should solar panels be cleaned?
Once or twice a year suits most homes. Homes near trees or busy roads may need it more often.
Do you use chemicals on the panels?
We clean with soft brushes and purified water so the panels aren't scratched or left with residue.
Which suburbs do you cover?
We're based in Nunawading and cover Vermont South, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Burwood and nearby Eastern Suburbs. Call 0433 230 310 for a free quote.