Solar, Window and House Washing Guides

Panels, glass and exteriors in the Valley get dirty fast. These guides explain why, what it costs, and what to watch for between visits.

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What Is House Washing and Softwashing? A Homeowner's Guide

House washing cleans the outside of your home. Softwashing does it with low pressure and a cleaning solution, so roofs, stucco and wood aren't blasted.

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Stucco and House Washing: Why Low Pressure Is the Right Call

Stucco is porous, so it holds dust, mildew and sprinkler stains. A low pressure softwash cleans it without driving water into the wall.

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Solar Panels and Wildfire Ash: When and How to Clean

Wait for the ash to settle before cleaning, and don't blast it off with a hose or pressure washer. Rain can turn ash into a paste that's harder to remove.

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Solar Panel Cleaning Cost in Los Angeles: What Changes the Price

Panel count, roof access and how dirty the glass is drive the price more than anything else. Here's what to expect from an estimate and what to ask before you book.

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Roof Algae and Black Streaks: What They Are and How to Clean Them

Black streaks on a roof are usually algae. They show up where moisture lingers, and a low pressure softwash is the gentler way to clean them.

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Pressure Washing vs Softwashing for Roofs and Stucco

Pressure washing suits plain concrete walkways. Roofs, stucco, wood and painted surfaces do better with a low pressure softwash.

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How Often to Clean Windows in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys

Twice a year suits most homes. Dusty hillsides, sprinklers and busy streets call for more, and covered windows can go once a year.

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How Often to Clean Solar Panels in Southern California

Most homes do well with one or two cleanings a year. Trees, dust, birds and a flat tilt push that toward three or four.

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Hard Water Spots on Windows: Causes, Removal and Prevention

Hard water spots are mineral deposits left when sprinkler or tap water dries on glass. Fresh spots often come off. Etched glass may only improve.

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Fall Rain Prep for Panels, Windows and Roofs, 2026-2027

Get panels, windows, gutters and roofs ready before the first storm. Here's a checklist and a month-by-month plan for the 2026-2027 rainy season.

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El Niño 2026-27: Getting Your Solar Panels, Roof and Windows Ready

What a strong El Niño could mean for solar panels, roofs, windows and stucco, with a timeline for before, during and after the rains.

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Does Cleaning Solar Panels Increase Output?

Dirty glass blocks some sunlight, so a cleaning can bring output back up. How much depends on your system, and some problems cleaning won't touch.

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Bird Proofing Solar Panels: Mesh, Spikes and Netting Explained

Birds nest in the warm gap under solar panels. Cleaning out the debris and then closing the gap with mesh, spikes or netting keeps them out humanely.

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Chemitek solar panel protection

Chemitek Solar Wash Protect is a biodegradable antistatic coating applied to clean panels. It helps dirt release more easily between cleanings. See how it works and request an estimate for your system.

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