What Is DI Water — and Why It’s Not Enough in the Imperial Valley
DI water is the starting point. Mr. Juniper goes further.
What is DI Water?
“DI” stands for Deionized Water — water that’s been run through a filtration process that removes minerals, salts, and impurities.
Most pros stop there.
We don’t.
Why Tap Water Doesn’t Cut It
Here’s the nerdy truth:
Imperial Valley tap water: 200–300 ppm TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
DI water: 0 ppm
That “white haze” after someone hoses down your windows or panels? That’s hard water drying into crusty mineralsthat bake in with every degree of sun.
DI water avoids all that. It dries clear. It pulls dirt off surfaces.
But again — that’s just table stakes here.
What Most Cleaners Don’t Tell You
A lot of folks show up with:
A garden hose
A cheap rotary brush
Or worse — a pressure washer
Even if they use “filtered water,” they’re missing the rest of the equation:
Poor technique
Wrong tools
No post-rinse quality check
Streaks, drips, or worse — scratches
Mr. Juniper’s Difference: Beyond DI
We don’t just roll up with a tank and hope. We’ve built a system for the Valley:
✅ 4-Stage DI Filtration — yes
✅ Soft, non-abrasive tools — custom for glass & solar
✅ Zero-pressure techniques — always warranty-safe
✅ Hand-checked edges and frames — no streaks left behind
✅ High-reach pole angles built for desert roofs
✅ No soaps, no residues, no hard water fallback
Real Clean Is About Process — Not Just Purity
DI water is part of the clean.
But the rest? That’s where most people fail.
The tools
The prep
The rinse technique
The final wipe
The pride in the work
That’s what separates “just cleaned” from “Juniper Clean.”
How to Spot the Difference
Ask any cleaner:
“What’s your current TDS reading?”
“Do you check for drip-back after rinsing?”
“Do you clean the frames and sills?”
“What kind of brush do you use on windows?”
Most won’t have answers. We do.
Final Take
If you're hiring someone to clean your panels or windows in the Valley —
make sure they’re not just bragging about DI water.
That’s the starting line.
Mr. Juniper finishes the job.
🧽 Want Real Clean?
We use 0 TDS water, professional tools, and hand-checked technique — every job.
No shortcuts. No pressure washers. No guesswork.