I might be a dirty motorhomer (1 Viewer)

[vectian]

I've had the solar panel on for over a year and up to now haven't cleaned it, partly because its not that easy to get up onto the roof especially as I weigh just south of 20 stone and also I'm not sure what to use to clean it.
Is it best to use hot water and washing up liquid with a sponge or a spray type window cleaner and dry cloths.
Fairly sensible answers only please.

 

[pappajohn]

Soapy water will clean it.
Long handled soft brush.
It's only dirt and maybe green algae.

 

[Abacist]

I use the same as I use to wash the van which is car cleaning soap in a bucket of warm water. Don't use washing up liquid as its not good for vehicle paint finishes. I weigh 18.5 stone and go on the roof but have some plywood sheets to spread the load or clean from off a ladder resting on the side of the van with protection cushioning on the top of the ladder. A telescopic brush as sold by caravan dealers is very useful for cleaning the roof and the over the cab bit and on mine I can attach a hose if I wish. Glass or window cleaner is not necessary in my opinion.

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[Munchie]

Wet cloth then just dry!

 

[DavidG58]

I can see mine from my bedroom window, roof not been cleaned for 2 years, all I can see on solar panel is a little dusty mark in one corner where we are not level when parked at home, I wouldn't worry too much, with the monsoon type rainfall we have had recently mine is nearly as good as when fitted

 

[sdc77]

I wouldn't use washing up liquid.... for the soapy element use a car washing detergent

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[vectian]

Thanks a lot folks will get up there and check it out