Solar Panel Cleaning

Maxwell Services provides professional solar panel cleaning for residential, commercial, and strata properties across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We use a soft, gentle wash method that removes build-up without scratching or damaging your panels, keeping them performing at their best.

  • Dirty panels lose up to 25% efficiency, costing you money every day they stay grimy.
  • Bat and bird droppings are acidic and can permanently damage panel surfaces if left too long (big issue in Gold Coast/Brisbane).
  • Soft wash method only, purified water, no chemicals or high-pressure that could crack glass or damage seals.
  • Pair it with gutter cleaning since they're already on your roof, saves time and money.

You invested in solar to save money and reduce your footprint. But if your panels are coated in dust, salt film, bird droppings, or bat waste (a particularly common issue on the Gold Coast and around Brisbane), they’re not running anywhere near their potential. Dirty panels can lose up to 25% of their efficiency, which means you’re generating less power and saving less money every single day they stay dirty.

What We Remove

  • Dust and general grime
  • Salt haze and coastal residue
  • Bat droppings and bird waste (a major issue in Gold Coast and
  • Brisbane suburbs near bush or waterways)
  • Pollen and leaf debris
  • Built-up film that accumulates over time

Bat colonies are a real problem for solar panels in this area. Their droppings are acidic and sticky, and if left too long, they can actually damage the panel surface. Regular cleaning removes this build-up before it becomes a permanent issue.

Our Method

We use purified water and soft washing techniques to clean your panels safely. No harsh chemicals, no abrasive tools, no high-pressure jets that could crack glass or damage seals. Just a thorough, gentle clean that lifts grime and restores clarity to the panel surface. We treat your panels with care because we know they’re a significant investment.

Pair It With Gutter Cleaning

Here’s a smart move: if you’re booking a gutter clean, add solar panels to the same visit. We’re already on your roof, already set up, already working safely at height. Combining the two saves you time, reduces disruption, and often means a better price than booking them separately. Most of our customers with solar do exactly this, and they schedule it twice a year to stay on top of things.

For Strata and Commercial Properties

Apartment complexes and commercial buildings with solar installations on the roof need regular panel maintenance to protect their investment. We work with body corporates and property managers to set up scheduled cleaning that keeps systems running efficiently without anyone needing to think about it. We provide documentation of the clean and flag any visible issues with panels, mounts, or wiring that we notice while we’re up there.

Safe and Insured

We’re licensed to work at heights and fully insured. Roof work carries inherent risk, and we take safety seriously. You’ll never see us cutting corners or taking chances. We set up properly, work methodically, and leave your roof exactly as we found it (minus the grime).

Protect Your Investment

Clean panels mean more power, lower bills, and a longer lifespan for your system. It’s one of the simplest maintenance tasks you can do, and it pays for itself in improved output.

Get in touch for a quote and start getting the most out of your solar.