Reachclean cleaning services specialise in cleaning solar panels and wndow cleaning in Manchester, we offer solar panels cleaning for commercial and domestic properties in the greater Manchester area.

The installation of solar panels comes at great expense but will reduce the cost of your heating and electricity bills, (as long as the solar panels are kept clean). There are many advantages when installing solar panels, the most important being that Solar energy is clean, renewable and sustainable, helping to protect our environment.

No one can tell how much power is lost due to dirty solar panels. Estimates range from 25% to 45% depending on location, weather, panel angle, air pollution, bird droppings, and plant debris.

There was a study done by Google on the effect of professional solar panels cleaning at their facilities, and the output before and after cleaning solar panels. You can see the ‘Solar Panels Cleaning’ study here. It is safe to say that solar panels cleaning is essential for maximum output. But what is the best way to conduct solar panel cleaning you may ask?

The best way for cleaning solar panels is to use water that has passed through a de-ionisation process which leaves the water in a pure state. The nature of pure water (pure water window cleaning) is to strive to return to its former impure state by actively absorbing all dirt, chemicals and minerals giving the glass solar panels a spot free finish.

Cleaning solar panels is the same as it is for window cleaning. Soft filament window cleaning brushes attached to the water fed window cleaning poles are used to help remove the baked in stubborn stains while ensuring that the glass protecting the photovoltaic cells aren’t damaged or scratched in any way. Using pure water window cleaning techniques with de-ionised water for cleaning solar panels is essential as ordinary tap water is full of chemicals and minerals and will leave streaks and white deposits on the glass reducing the solar panels output.

Reachclean cleaning services are a professional window cleaning company, we use highly trained staff experienced for cleaning solar panels with water fed window cleaning poles. We have worked hard to build a reputation for delivering the very highest standards and first class customer service and cleaning solar panels is one of our specialities.

Some buildings can’t be cleaned or accessed by using traditional window cleaning methods or Water fed window cleaning poles. A solution is to use a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) allowing us to clean windows, clean cladding and pressure wash up to a height of 30m.

For every window cleaning job the choice of access equipment will be determined by the height to be negotiated, site conditions and extent of work. Mobile elevating work platforms are an ideal form of access for internal and external window cleaning for many larger buildings. Use of this type of equipment is one of the safest ways to clean windows.

Reachclean cleaning services uses mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP’s) to provide a way in which a worker can perform a task safely at height. Our International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) trained staff will ensure the safe use of high level access equipment such as scissor lift platforms and mobile boom platforms.

Scissor lift platforms are available where a vertical lift is needed but no outreach is required (Platform height up to 15m). Mobile Boom platforms are also available, these allow the operator to access small areas and confined spaces (Platform height up to 30m). Both types of platform come with several fuel type options, petrol, diesel or electric power depending if the work is inside or outdoors.

It is not always practical to use water fed window cleaning poles on every contract. In certain instances, for example, inside office buildings, houses or places where water cannot be drained, traditional cleaning methods such as V-shaped ladders, micro fibre pads, squeegees, mops, scrims and micro cloths and other professional window cleaning equipment become the methods of choice.

A micro fibre pad washes the window and then a hand held squeegee is used to remove the cleaning fluid or water from a glass surface. A soapy solution acts as a lubricant and breaks up the dirt, then the squeegee is used to draw the now water-borne dirt off the glass. A clean micro cloth and scrim fine detail the window leaving a perfectly clean and streak free surface.

By using extention ladders and specially designed V-shape ladders we are able to clean windows to heights in excess of 30 feet from ground level. Our fully trained staff will assess each individual job to determine the safe position of all ladders and make sure no ground or wall surface is damaged in the process. In cases where the floor surface is slippery or uneven the use of a stability device like a rojak stopper is used. The stopper is an anti slip device ladder stabiliser. It consists of a high quality aluminium T-piece bonded to a covering of vulcanised rubber. It is this internal plate that increases the grip on the ground, and also stops the ladder from “flipping” as the aluminium upright prevents the stiles from rotating.

All staff are highly trained and experienced in the use of ladders and have undergone the relevant and appropriate health and safety courses, in 50 years using traditional window cleaning methods we are proud to say there has never been a problem we haven’t been able to resolve. Our clients can be assured that the safest method is being used at all times.

We have worked hard to build a reputation for delivering the very highest standards and first class customer service.

Industrial power washers are substantially more powerful than the average available washers. Therefore, due to the effectiveness of our machines, we rarely have to resort to the use of chemicals. Our van mounted, self-contained water tanks carry 100′s of litres of water, allowing pressure washing to be undertaken in the most inaccessible and difficult to reach areas.

Using specialist pressure washing equipment we clean the hard surfaces concerned with a contained and concentrated high pressure water jet. Our machines are more powerful than equipment which is available to hire and without the associated high volumes of water that home pressure washers consume.

Block paving, paving flags and decking look great when first laid, but due to their porous nature it’s not long before moss and algae appear on the surface or between the joints. Hard surface areas over time appear to lose colour and look tired due to everyday wear and tear and being exposed to the elements. Using our specialist pressure washing equipment these hard surface areas can soon be brought back to life and restored to their original condition

We will re-sand or re-cement any jointing material dislodged during the cleaning process and wash down any surfaces that the pressure washing has affected.

Buildings such as commercial and industrial premises, office blocks and residential apartments can be transformed from appearing old, dull and tired to sharp, professional and rejuvenated constructions by using our specialist pressure washing services.

The simple fact is that the majority of window cleaning in Manchester can now be done without the need to work at height by using a water fed window cleaning pole system. In the majority of cases a water fed window cleaning poles are faster than using ladders, therefore more efficient and can clean to greater heights than is possible from ladders.

Reachclean cleaning services uses Water fed window cleaning poles which gives an efficient, effective and safe method to clean windows. Water fed window cleaning poles are an excellent way to comply with the new government regulations for window cleaners. We use telescopic window cleaning poles which means they can be extended to reach windows up to 65ft above ground level.

Using a water fed window cleaning pole attached to a water tank via an electric pump, water is delivered via a tube running up the pole and connected to a soft filament window cleaning brush. Water is then delivered through the water fed window cleaning pole at pressure to ensure a good flow rate with the ability to reach the maximum pole system window cleaning heights.

Soft filament window cleaning brushes attached to the water fed window cleaning pole are used to help remove stubborn stains while ensuring that the glass and frames aren’t damaged or scratched. Ordinary tap water is full of chemicals and minerals and when used through water fed window cleaning poles the water dries and ends up leaving streaks and white deposits on the glass.

The water that Reachclean uses in the water fed window cleaning poles has passed through a de-ionisation process which leaves the water in a pure state. The nature of pure water is to strive to return to its former impure state by actively absorbing all dirt, chemicals and minerals giving the glass a spot free finish.

Our aim is to provide a professional, friendly and reliable window cleaning service using highly trained staff experienced in the use of professional window cleaning equipment like water fed window cleaning poles. We have worked hard to build a reputation for delivering the very highest standards and first class customer service.

The advantages of using water fed window cleaning poles are:

• Fully complies with health & safety laws
• Using telescopic window cleaning poles eliminates the need for ladders
• Water fed window cleaning poles reach all previously inaccessible windows
• Environmentally friendly – no chemicals means reduced impact on the environment
• Cleans frames aswell as glass
• Reduced disturbance to residents and maintains privacy
• Minimises damage to buildings
• Reaches up to 65ft
• Spotless and streak-free
• Protects flowerbeds and lawns

The use of UPVC materials on commercial premises is popular because of its durability, but it’s maintenance often gets overlooked. UPVC is portrayed as being maintenance free but over time UPVC becomes discoloured from dirt and grime. All UPVC surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis otherwise it starts to degrade. We use eco-friendly cleaning products that are non abrasive so it will not damage any surface layers.

When cleaning uPVC windows, doors and conservatories, it is important not to use harsh chemicals because these chemicals could damage the uPVC. Also it is important to avoid using abrasive cloths or scouring pads as this will scratch and damage the surface.

The restoration process starts by applying our eco friendly cleaning products to the surface of the UPVC paying special attention to all stubborn stains. Then we use a soft filament window cleaning brush attached to a water fed window cleaning pole to gently scrub and rinse all the dirt and grime away while ensuring that the glass and frames aren’t damaged or scratched. Then we fine detail the surface with a mild Eco friendly solvent cleaner which can dissolve even the toughest of stains.

The water that we use in our uPVC Window Cleaning has passed through a de-ionisation process which leaves the water in a pure state. The nature of pure water is to strive to return to its former impure state by actively absorbing all dirt, chemicals and minerals. The water is then heated so it breaks up the dirt faster leaving uPVC surfaces with a perfect finish.

We strive to achieve the best possible result by using cleaning products that have been produced to clean and restore most types of cladding, be it powder-coated, anodised aluminium or plastic-coated panels. These special products are non-abrasive and maintain a neutral pH which is the standard criteria for the cleaning of these types of surfaces.

We use specialist equipment when cladding cleaning including:

• Cherry pickers with up to 40 meters reach
• Special environmentally friendly cladding cleaning chemicals
• Industrial high powered pressure washers
• Industry standard water fed poles using heated, de-ionised water.(high level high pressure power poles)

Cladding cleaning should be an essential part of the overall cleaning structure of a company, and should also external window cleaning by commercial window cleaners. Not only does it enhance the exterior appearance of the building but can increase the lifespan of the cladding helping reduce the ongoing costs of your business.

The first thing clients and customers see when they visit your premises is very often the cladding and if this has been poorly maintained it can leave a negative impression on a potential client or customer. Cladding cleaning is something that is very often overlooked by the maintenance manager of a company. Our clients are often amazed when we are part way through a Cladding clean as they get the benefit of the ‘before and after’ effect which can be quite dramatic.

Cladding cleaning is one of the most rewarding jobs in the cleaning industry as the newly cleaned cladding has such a beneficial affect on the overall look of a clients premises. For a relatively small price, give your clients and customers a great first impression by having your cladding professionally cleaned by Reachclean cleaning services.

Reachclean cleaning services uses highly trained staff complying with all industry health and safety regulations. We can also undertake high level cleans as our staff are IPAF (International Power Access Federation) trained. We have worked hard to build a reputation for delivering the very highest standards and first class customer service

Gutter cleaning is something that is often overlooked, and should be part of a buildings general maintenance. Over time, moss, leaves, and other types of debris can collect in a buildings guttering.

This build up of debris can cause many problems, including blocked down-pipes and over-flowing gutters. If your gutters are not cleaned on a regular basis, the potential damage caused can be very costly to repair.

Regular gutter cleaning can prevent damage to the soffits and fascias of your house by stopping rain water flowing over the gutter edge and on to the wooden soffits and fascias and causing them to rot. This is very expensive to repair and usually involves complete replacement.

Gutters direct rainfall away from buildings to protect the outer skin of the property. If there is a problem with the gutters it can cause water damage to your property. The extra weight from a blocked gutter can cause your guttering to pull away from your fascias leaving water able to overflow and run down walls allowing them to become damp.

Reachclean cleaning services employ a special ‘Gutter Vac’ which sucks out any debris from the gutter without having to run the risk of using ladders and preventing any potential damage to the guttering.

The guttering system is cleaned, the downpipe or downspout is unblocked and we also do minor repairs if necessary. An additional service we offer is the cleaning of soffits and fascias.

Reachclean cleaning services clean your upvc soffits and fascias by treating them with Mild Eco friendly chemicals that loosens stubborn grime. Then we use a high pressure power-pole or water-fed pole system which uses heated de-ionised water to leave your upvc soffits and fascias looking like new.