How We Get a Chemical-Free Clean

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“Chemical-free clean”. You’ve heard that phrase, but how can that actually be true? There is no way something can be clean without chemicals, right? Wrong! At ASF Clean Team, we’ve found that 99% of cleaning can be done without chemicals. But, you may be wondering, how do you do that? We’re here to explain how we get a chemical-free clean.

We Use Really Hot Water … Like Really Hot

Think about when you’re cleaning or cooking and you need hot water. You turn on the faucet, stick your finger in the water, and wait for the water to get hot enough that you can’t keep your finger in there any longer. You’ll probably see some steam coming from the faucet as well. That water’s pretty hot, right? Well, the water we use is much hotter than that. In fact, it’s hot enough to kill bacteria. Your sink water won’t get that hot, even when you can’t hold your finger under it any longer. That’s why you still have to boil water when under a boil advisory instead of just turning your faucet to the hottest setting. Without professional equipment and training, this level of hot water isn’t safe for you to clean your home or building with.

We Use State of the Art Equipment

Think of the last time you washed your windows or your mirror. Did you use the typical blue window cleaner with a paper towel or a rag? How well did that work? Probably not super well. Even though your window or mirror was clean, you were probably left with streaks on the glass. 

To help prevent this, ASF Clean Team uses state-of-the-art equipment, like the “Little Beast” from Pure Water Power. This equipment is designed to give your home the best clean with only water. The water dries clear and evenly, leaving you without streaky windows or mirrors.

This dry clean with no chemicals is especially important for solar panels. When your solar panels are dirty, the energy production is less efficient. So, if you use chemicals or non-professional equipment, your solar panels may end up with a film or residue that will still keep your solar panels from working as efficiently.

How You Can Get a Chemical-Free Clean

Now that you know how we get a chemical-free clean using really hot water and state of the art equipment, you may be wondering how you can get a chemical-free clean. Just contact ASF Clean Team! ASF Clean Team has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2012, and we provide both residential and commercial cleaning services. The best part is, if you are only requesting exterior services, you don’t even have to be home! We’ll come and clean your building’s exterior, and when you return, you will see the sparkling finish. And, if you do need to be there during the service, we’ll text you reminders when we’re on our way.

If you’re ready to get a chemical-free clean, request an online request today. We can’t wait to provide you with the best clean you’ve seen.

How Much Does Solar Panel Cleaning Cost In San Francisco?

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Did you know that between dirt, dust, and grime, your solar panels can collect more than 60 pounds of material in just one year? Over time, this build-up can significantly decrease the efficiency of your solar panels, leading to higher electricity cost and decreased performance of your solar system. 

If you live in San Francisco, paying someone to clean your solar panels is one way to get rid of this buildup and protect your solar system’s performance and longevity. How much does solar panel cleaning cost in San Francisco? 

The Average Solar Panel Cleaning Cost in San Francisco

On average, solar panels can range in cost between around $150 and $350 per cleaning session. So, the cost of solar panel cleaning in San Francisco range between $3 and $10 per solar panel.

There are several factors that determine how much solar panel cleaning costs in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay area, including: 

  • How much of a slant you have on your roof
  • The height of your home
  • The overall size of your solar panel system
  • Which type of panels you have
  • How dirty they are
  • Whether you use regular maintenance services (and what kind)
  • Whether there is a nearby location that provides their services

For example, if you live near a local business that offers discount services for a recurring membership fee, your cost could be lower than someone who has to pay for individual visits from cleaners from out of town.

Is it Worth Hiring Professional Help to Keep Your Solar Panels Cleaned and Maintained?

While it might be tempting for DIY types of people to clean solar panels on their own, it can be extremely difficult and potentially dangerous to reach them without the proper tools and resources. 

When it comes to cleaning and maintaining solar panels, it’s a job that’s almost always better left to the professionals. You’ll want to hire someone who has the proper training and is certified, licensed, and insured to scale tall buildings to perform cleaning services.

Also, you more than likely don’t have the right tools to effectively clean your solar panels. A regular push broom won’t be enough of a deep clean, your ladder may not reach, and you absolutely do not want to use California hose water on your solar panels! Our water is just too hard and will leave mineral deposits on your solar panels, which will affect their efficiency. 

To find out if you should hire a professional or not, ask yourself these three questions: 

  1. Is it safe for me to clean my own solar panels?
  2. Do I know enough about maintaining them myself so that I won’t cause damage if something goes wrong? 
  3. What is my time worth to me, taking into account both time and money? 

If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you’ll want to consider reaching out to ASF Clean Team to perform cleaning services on your solar panels. 

ASF Clean Team is based out of San Francisco and provides a wide range of cleaning services, including solar panel cleaning. We are certified, licensed, and insured, so you can trust us to clean your solar panels safely and effectively. Contact us today for a free solar panel cleaning quote.

How to Clean Up After Fire Season in California

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According to CA.GOV, California has endured over 4,679 wildfires thus far in the 2022 fire season, covering more than 50,000 acres. That’s quite a bit of clean up! We know we can’t help everyone affected by these statistics, although we wish we could. However, we can certainly help those in the San Francisco area who need to tidy up after nearby wildfires leave a mess on our homes or businesses. Let our team of experts at ASF Clean Team alleviate the stress that comes with the aftermath of fire season in California. We can take care of it, so you don’t have to. 

Why hire someone to clean up after fire season?

Most of the information you read about cleaning up after wildfires in California calls for a number of chemical compounds to be used. But most of our customers in San Francisco prefer not to handle that stuff, and would rather their cleaning companies use the most natural ingredients possible during fire clean up. Ash and soot already have unsavory side effects if you happen to come into contact with them or breath them in. You don’t want the cleaning solutions used to be bad for you, as well!

ASF Clean Team focuses on using the safest clean up products and techniques available. This is just one of the areas we specialize in. Are you a business owner dealing with ash? We’ve got you covered. Is your home and driveway covered in soot and ash? We will take care of it, so you can relax and enjoy all things pumpkin spice this fall.

We are more than happy to help get your San Francisco home or business in tip-top shape so you can take care of your family, staff, or all of the above.

We have the proper attire and tools for this type of clean up around San Francisco homes and businesses. We will get the job done in a timely manner, so you can get back to the more important things in life, like spending time with your loved ones or catching a football game. Go ‘Niners!

What makes ASF Clean Team your best choice for fire clean up in San Francisco? 

Our fully-insured and highly-trained team uses state-of-the-art equipment, along with safe disinfectant products. We also offer pressure washing, power washing, and soft washing as needed. Pressure washing is the temperature of tap water, power washing is hot water, and cold water is used for soft washing. We use different methods as needed to ensure that the job is done with accuracy and efficiency. We assure you that we will use the correct method to remove soot and ash from your windows, roof, solar panels, and driveway for a job well done.

At ASF Clean Team, our number-one priority is client satisfaction. We know that clean up after the California fire season can be a daunting task. Reach out to ASF Clean Team for a free quote today, and let our experts take care of you so that you can enjoy the beauty of your home or business once again.

How Clean Solar Panels Boost Clean Energy

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Ah, solar panels. You probably got them thinking they would help save money on your electric bill, and are better for the environment. Those points are true! But, you may have also thought they were something you could get and then forget about. This, unfortunately, is not true. If you want your solar panels to truly fulfill their purpose, you have to give them some attention in the form of cleaning. Why? Well, here’s how clean solar panels boost clean energy.

Why Clean Solar Panels are Important

When you first got your solar panels, you probably noticed amazing performance. But, as time has gone on, that output has slowly gotten less impressive. This is because your solar panels have progressively been collecting dirt, even if they’re positioned at an angle. Think about any surface in your home. If you leave it alone without cleaning it long enough, it’s going to collect dust, no matter what angle. So, the same is going to happen with your solar panels. 

Now think of your phone’s camera lens. If you have a fingerprint or dirt on it, your picture is going to be blurry until you clean it off. The same concept applies to solar panels. If there is a layer of dirt, they are going to have a harder time getting energy from the sun, which then affects your energy. But, with clean solar panels, they will be able to receive energy like they did when they were brand new.

Cleaning Solar Panels

So, now that you know how clean solar panels boost clean energy, how do you get clean solar panels? Unlike cleaning surfaces in your home or your phone’s camera lens, solar panels are pretty picky about how they like to be cleaned. You can’t just use any old cleaner, or even hose water, to clean your solar panels. Cleaning with the wrong materials can leave a residue or mineral buildup on your solar panels, leaving you with solar panels that are no cleaner than before.

So, how do you get clean solar panels if you can’t clean them yourself? Leave it to the professionals. At ASF Clean Team, we know that clean energy is important to you, so we use chemical-free cleaning methods to clean your solar panels (and everything else). We only use state of the art equipment and very hot water to clean your solar panels. 

But how is this different from doing it yourself? Our equipment filters the water so there is no mineral buildup or residue left after the cleaning. It also dries clear, so there aren’t any spots left like after it rains or you use hose water. Your solar panels are left sparkling like they are brand new, boosting your clean energy.

Are you ready to boost your clean energy? Contact ASF Clean Team today to get a free quote. We service both residential and commercial buildings, and since your solar panels are outside, you don’t even have to be there when we come clean.

Get a Professional Solar Panel Cleaning for Fall

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Sometimes it feels like there are never ending things on your to do list. Wash the dishes, do the laundry, clean up the house, repeat. Well, we can help you cross one thing off your to do list when you get a professional solar panel cleaning for fall.

Why do I need a professional solar panel cleaning?

There are so many reasons you should get a professional solar panel cleaning instead of doing it yourself. First, if your solar panels are on your roof, do you really want to clean them yourself? You have to climb all the way up there, and then do the work of trying to clean them. You’re not trained to do that. And you don’t want to get hurt. 

But, your solar panels need to be cleaned to perform their best. So, you should leave it to the professionals.

Can’t the rain clean my solar panels?

You’ve probably heard that rain can clean off dust and debris from your solar panels. But, that’s not quite true. Sure, rain washes away some of the build-up. But is it really a good clean?

Rain water is not enough, and doesn’t come down in a stream. It comes down in individual droplets. So, when it hits your solar panels, it may move some dirt around, but doesn’t really clean anything. Plus, rain water contains a lot of dust and dirt from the air, so it leaves behind its own residue. With that in mind, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to rely on the rain to “clean” your solar panels.

With a professional clean, no streaks will be left behind. This is because we use the right tools and filtered water to give solar panels the cleaning they need.

Does it really matter if my solar panels are clean?

You probably don’t think about cleaning the outside of your house very often. So, you’re likely wondering if your solar panels need to be cleaned, or if this is just another thing you’re being told you need but really don’t.

It actually is really important to keep your solar panels clean. Any barrier between your solar panels and the sun will affect the power they generate—even with just a thin layer of dirt and debris. When that barrier is there, your solar panels have to work harder, and your energy bill will start running up again. One of the reasons you got solar panels was the savings, so it doesn’t do you any good if they are dirty. You won’t be saving as much money as you could.

Clean your solar panels for fall

Fall is just around the corner, which brings shorter days and less energy for your solar panels. To maximize your solar panel efficiency, schedule a professional solar panel cleaning today with ASF Clean Team. We use the very best tools so we only have to use filtered water (and no chemicals) to give your solar panels the perfect clean. So not only will your energy be green, but your solar panel cleaning will be, too.

Give the Gift of Clean to a Loved One

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The season of giving is here. Last month, we gave thanks for all we have. Now, we get to show our appreciation by giving gifts to our loved ones. The little ones are easy; they’ve had their wish lists ready for months. But what about that person in your life who insists they don’t need anything this year? You know—the person who could really use some help but won’t ask for it. This year, give the gift of clean to a loved one.

To the One Who Could Really Use a Break

We all know that one person who could really use a break. Maybe they’re a single parent running their kids everywhere while working. Maybe they’re not a single parent, but they’re still so busy they barely have time to sit down and eat. Or maybe none of that applies to them, but they could still really use a break.

When we’re busy, the last thing any of us wants to do is clean. We can find the motivation to clean the stuff that gets in our way, like laundry, toys, and dishes. But that deep cleaning? Forget about it. We can’t really be bothered with it inside the house, never mind the outside.

That’s why this year you should give the gift of clean to a loved one who could really use a break. Do they have solar panels you know haven’t been cleaned since they were installed? Could their home’s exterior just really use some pressure washing? Or maybe their windows are covered in fingerprints from little hands.

At ASF Clean Team, we have residential exterior detailing covered. And the best part is, your loved one doesn’t even have to be home when we stop by. We’ll send them a text to let them know we’re coming, but if they’re busy, we’ll send them before and after pictures. It’s the perfect gift for a busy friend who could really just use a little help.

To the Busy Business Owner

The gift of clean doesn’t stop at home. Do you know a business owner who is just really overwhelmed this holiday season? Or just in general? Take some stress off of their plate by giving them the gift of clean. Like our residential services, we have your commercial cleaning needs covered. 

Whether they own an office or a storefront, we will leave their business sparkling clean. And like our residential services, as long as we’re only servicing the exterior, they won’t even have to be there. We will need someone to let us in for our disinfecting and sanitizing services, though.

Give the Gift of ASF Clean Team

We all have someone in our lives who could use the gift of clean this holiday season. If your loved one lives in the San Francisco area, give them the gift of ASF Clean Team. We promise we’ll leave their home or business sparkling. Contact us today, and we will be in touch to make this thoughtful gift idea a reality.

3 Things Around the Home You Need to Keep Clean but Don’t Know How to Clean

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Cleaning is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s laundry, dishes, or something else, it’s not often you get through a day without cleaning something. But, no matter how often you clean, you just can’t get to everything. There are likely at least 3 things around the home you need to keep clean but don’t know how to clean properly. Don’t worry; we can help you out!

1 – Washing Your Windows

Window washing is no one’s favorite chore. It can take a while, and no matter how diligently you clean them, you just can’t get them 100% clean. Usually you’re left with streaks, or even worse, residue from the rag you’re using. So how do you get them clean?

First, you need to ditch that window cleaner. It’s not necessary to clean your windows; we’ve found that just water does the job just fine. Next, pick up the phone and call ASF Clean Team. We have the tools to clean your windows without leaving any streaks or residue behind, and that takes one chore off your long to do list.

2 – Cleaning Your Solar Panels

When you’re making a list of things to clean around your home, solar panels may not even be on the list. There’s a misconception out there that you don’t actually need to clean your windows; the rain will just clean them. But, that’s not quite true.

Imagine your car after the rain. Your car isn’t clean; the dirt is just moved around. The same is true when it comes to solar panels. Your solar panels are like your windows. In order to truly get them clean with no residue or streaks, professional solar panel cleaning is the solution. 

3 – Pressure Washing, Power Washing, and Soft Washing Your Home

You probably know that your home’s exterior needs to be cleaned and maintained, but it’s probably at the bottom of your to-do list. It’s just not something you think about as much as the interior, and you probably just don’t know how to clean it.

There are a few different methods you can use to clean your home’s exterior: soft washing, pressure washing, and power washing. These methods are all similar but have slight differences that make them more effective for different parts of your home.

For example, your home’s roof needs the gentler clean provided by soft washing. Pressure washing is stronger than soft washing, but also heated, so it’s good for your home’s siding. Power washing is best for sturdier parts of your home that needs a deep clean, like your stoop or sidewalk.

At ASF Clean Team, we have the tools and expertise needed to use each method for the correct part of your home.

Cleaning with ASF Clean Team

With ASF Clean Team, it’s really not too difficult to keep these 3 things around the home clean. Our expert team and professional tools will get the job done right the first time. With ASF Clean Team, it’s really not too difficult to keep these 3 things around the home clean. Our expert team and professional tools will get the job done right the first time. On the off chance something is wrong, we guarantee we’ll come back and fix it.

All you have to do is contact us, and we’ll set up a time to come clean your home. You can save time by booking all of these services at once, and not have to worry about it anymore. We’ll even text you when we’re on our way so you don’t have to keep track of that, either. Get in touch today and check some items off your to-do list.

Do I Need to Clean Solar Panels After a Wildfire in California?

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Unfortunately, ash from California wildfires can affect everything it touches, including your solar panels. You do need to clean solar panels after a wildfire in California. In fact, you should really be cleaning them every six months! Any sort of build-up on them can reduce their efficiency, and ash can reduce their efficiency by up to twenty percent. This can begin to negate the reasons you purchased them to begin with.

Safe and Effective Solutions to Clean Solar Panels

At ASF Clean Team, we have the proper equipment and supplies to ensure that your solar panels are as good as new after a wildfire in California. Did you know that you should never pressure wash your panels? That soap is bad for them? Even using a regular water hose to clean them can still leave behind residue that will prevent them from functioning properly. You don’t want that mixing with ash.

ASF Clean Team knows all the ins and outs of cleaning solar panels because we do it all the time. We are experts at caring for every part of a home’s exterior.  We will come to you prepared with the appropriate tools, water, and can even get things clean without the use of toxic chemicals ninety-nine percent of the time! We pride ourselves on doing things as naturally as possible for you, your family, and our environment. 

Our experts will come equipped with ladders, solutions appropriate for your solar panels, and water that is filtered so you don’t end up with hard water deposits after cleaning. Let us take all of the guesswork and potential extra work from getting it wrong out of the equation for you. We would hate to see you waste time and money trying to figure out what works to get clean solar panels if ash gets on them.

Insured Experts

We also have insured experts working on our team. This allows us to be on your property and roof without worry or concern over things going terribly wrong. Our employees are trained to be as safe as possible while caring for your home. You can kick back and relax while they work away to ensure your home is spotless and ready to go!

This also means you don’t have to climb any ladders to get to solar panels and risk your health. What would happen with family finances should you slip and fall while trying to clean your solar panels? Best case scenario you recover quickly from your injuries and your family is only mildly impacted by the incident. Don’t take the chance that it could be worse, and let our experts take care of things for you.

Make sure you are getting the most out of your solar panels after a wildfire in California by giving ASF Clean Team a call. Our team is trained and ready to go. We have the best tools, employees, and solutions to ensure that your solar panels are working in top condition all year long. Don’t wait until your warranty is voided because of damage from uncleaned solar panels. Reach out and schedule your bi-annual cleaning today. This will help you continue to save money long term. 

Prep Your Business for Re-Opening with a Deep Clean

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With the announcement from the CDC that it is safe for vaccinated individuals to resume normal life without a mask, you may be feeling more comfortable about re-opening your business soon. But, what is this going to look like? Your business space has been sitting unoccupied for over a year now, with dust and grime everywhere. Where do you even start to clean? Don’t stress; we can help you prep your business for re-opening with a deep clean.

Put on the Pressure

Before you re-open your business, you’re going to want to have a cleaning team come through and do a deep clean. Our power and pressure washing services can help get that job done. We’ll clean your space while wearing suits and masks to make sure that everything stays safe and sanitary, and that you and your employees do too. Once we’re done, we’ll walk through the building with you to make sure everything looks as good as new. 

Not only will we clean your space with this service, but we’ll also disinfect and sanitize it. You can feel confident in returning to a safe work space.

Wash the Windows

Windows may be last on your list of things to clean when re-opening your business, but we promise it will be worth it. Your windows have been getting dirty for over a year now, with no one to clean them. You’re going to get back to the office and your natural light will be dimmed by all of the dust and grime. So, be sure to incorporate window washing into your deep clean to keep your serotonin levels up all summer.

Sparkling Solar Panels

Does your business run on solar energy? If so, you’ll also want your solar panels deep cleaned before you re-open. Dirty solar panels produce less energy, and ruin any savings you had on your utilities bill. But, with just a quick clean, they’ll be sparkling and working as good as new. 

It’s important to have a professional perform this service, not just for safety, but because the wrong supplies can make your solar panels dirtier. Our state of the art equipment leaves your solar panels sparkling and our filtered water dries clear, so there is no residue to block your energy.

Prep with ASF Clean Team

Are you looking for a clean way to prep your business for re-opening with a deep clean? At ASF Clean Team, we only use the best equipment and really hot water to get the job done. We don’t use any chemicals because the water, at the temperature we use, gets all three jobs (cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting) done without them.

If that hasn’t sold you, we are also insured and will take before and after photos so you can be confident in the work. And you don’t even have to remember when we’re coming — we’ll text you reminders! Contact ASF Clean Team today to learn more about what we do and how we can serve your business. Don’t waste your time with a subpar clean; ASF Clean Team only provides the best.

How Clean Solar Panels Boost Clean Energy

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Ah, solar panels. You probably got them thinking they would help save money on your electric bill, and are better for the environment. Those points are true! But, you may have also thought they were something you could get and then forget about. This, unfortunately, is not true. If you want your solar panels to truly fulfill their purpose, you have to give them some attention in the form of cleaning. Why? Well, here’s how clean solar panels boost clean energy.

Why Clean Solar Panels are Important

When you first got your solar panels, you probably noticed amazing performance. But, as time has gone on, that output has slowly gotten less impressive. This is because your solar panels have progressively been collecting dirt, even if they’re positioned at an angle. And this is especially true in California, where we get limited rain, so solar panels get very dusty here. Think about any surface in your home. If you leave it alone without cleaning it long enough, it’s going to collect dust, no matter what angle. So, the same is going to happen with your solar panels.

Now think of your phone’s camera lens. If you have a fingerprint or dirt on it, your picture is going to be blurry until you clean it off. The same concept applies to solar panels. If there is a layer of dirt, they are going to have a harder time getting energy from the sun, which then affects your energy. But, with clean solar panels, they will be able to receive energy like they did when they were brand new.

Cleaning Solar Panels

So, now that you know how clean solar panels boost clean energy, how do you get clean solar panels? Unlike cleaning surfaces in your home or your phone’s camera lens, solar panels are pretty picky about how they like to be cleaned. You can’t just use any old cleaner, or even hose water, to clean your solar panels. Cleaning with the wrong materials can leave a residue or mineral buildup on your solar panels, leaving you with solar panels that are no cleaner than before.

So, how do you get clean solar panels if you can’t clean them yourself? Leave it to the professionals. At ASF Clean Team, we know that clean energy is important to you, so we use chemical-free cleaning methods to clean your solar panels (and everything else). We only use state-of-the-art equipment and very hot water to clean your solar panels. 

But how is this different from doing it yourself? Our equipment filters the water so there is no mineral buildup or residue left after the cleaning. It also dries clear, so there aren’t any spots left like after it rains or you use hose water. Your solar panels are left sparkling like they are brand new, boosting your clean energy.

Are you ready to boost your clean energy? Contact ASF Clean Team today to get a free quote. We service both residential and commercial buildings, and since your solar panels are outside, you don’t even have to be there when we come clean.