How to wash a stretch ceiling?

With the advent of suspended ceilings, our homes have changed. A variety of colors and textures allows you to choose exactly the option of designing a living room, dining room, bathroom or children’s room, which pleases us with its beauty, and maybe practicality. A true professional will mount the hinged structure quickly, and he will save us from the dirt that accompanies conventional repairs if, for example, we whitewash, paint the ceiling, glue tiles or wallpaper on it.

What is especially pleasing to the housewives, it’s easy to care for glossy, matte, fabric canvases, and too often this is not required. The main thing is to know how to properly wash the stretch ceiling. It all depends on where it is installed, what materials it is made of, how long it serves you, and what kind of pollution it appeared on.

Before you start such an important event, take care in advance that so that everything you need is at hand:

• strong table, steady staircase;
• foam sponges, clean cloth, gauze;
• detergents - purchased or made with your own hands;
• mops with soft nozzles, rubber gloves.

When starting the general cleaning, remember that you can’t press too hard on the surface, as it is easy to deform. Forget about knives and scissors. In no case should you try to scrape off the spot with them, if you do not want to later completely change the ceiling.

Cleaning agent is best purchased at the store. Examine the information about which components it contains. You can use liquids for washing dishes and glasses, previously diluted with water and knocked into foam.

Over time, the snow-white ceiling, unfortunately, may acquire a yellowish tint. He needs some care. First you need to try to wash it with a normal soapy solution. If this does not help, you will have to resort to using a liquid containing chlorine. In a container with warm water, dissolve a little chlorine substance (not more than a tablespoon). And a mop with a soft coating wash my surface. We are waiting for it to dry completely, carefully examine it for stains and stains. If any, repeat the procedure again.

Use only soft rags when processing the surface. And be sure to use any solution check how it works. Work on a small inconspicuous area and check its condition after complete drying. If everything is in order, you can proceed.

The usual soap solution that we use can leave white streaks on the black ceiling, as well as on the colored ceiling, therefore, the algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. We remove them with a sponge and clean water, and we change both of them several times. This is the only way to achieve perfect purity.
2. Then wipe the surface dry with a soft cloth. We do this until there are no white traces left.

In case of light dusting of the coating, it can be wiped with a flannel or suede fabric. A soft brush will do. If in your opinion dry cleaning is not enough, go to wet.

To clean the mirror surface without streaks, We follow a certain algorithm of actions and follow simple tips:

1. Remove all rings and bracelets before the procedure. If you have long, sharp nails, wear gloves. Failure to observe these precautions could inadvertently damage the film material.
2. We do not use abrasive cleaners, particulate powders or soda. They may scratch. Sprays with the content of ammonia, glass detergents are better suited. They will save you from the need to deal with divorces and give shine to a glossy surface. Do not overdo it when polishing, press only lightly.
3. When buying a ceiling cleaner in a store, please note: it should not contain acetone. Its use threatens to change the color of the treated surface and even damage to its structure. Also forget about alkalis, acids, chlorine.
4. If there are no spots, it is enough to wash the surface simply with water at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. You can make a solution using household, baby soap, dishwashing detergent.

It does not need frequent cleaning, practical and convenient. Dry cleaning is suitable for him. Dust can be removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner. Use a special fabric nozzle. And even in this case, keep the vacuum cleaner a few centimeters from the ceiling and do not touch the structure itself so as not to damage it.

If you need wet cleaning, first get rid of dust with a dry cloth. Then we make a soap solution and wash it with a sponge.When using a spray, spray it onto the surface and distribute it in a circular motion using a sponge. At the end of the work, we treat the entire surface with clean water, and then with a dry rag.

It is more difficult to care for such a coating at home, the product must be selected carefully, depending on how much the surface is dirty. If the fabric has a slight coating, it can be removed using warm water and microfiber or suede. Wipe very carefully. In case of thorough contamination, very thoroughly dissolve the washing powder in water and wash the ceiling.

Multilevel ceilings require special treatment. Processing these designs is more time consuming, but the principles are still the same We act very carefully, not three and not crush:

1. Carefully choose detergents.
2. First, we process the upper tiers.
3. The seam between my canvases is only along. Otherwise, soap foam may get inside and ruin the coating, depriving it of a glossy shine.
4. We process the canvases twice: first with a soap solution, then with clean water.
5. Then wipe with a dry cloth and finally polish with a napkin.

Nowadays there are a lot of special products on the market that can wash any ceilings and deal with pollution. They contain non-aggressive chemicals and are not able to damage the surface. A few words about the most popular and effective:

• Edelweiss Designed for cleaning stretch linens; for convenience, there is a spray bottle on the bottles. It has a gentle composition and does not contain alkalis and acids. This ensures that you do not damage the glossy surface.
• It has the same characteristics Nouvel. This tool copes with any, even the most difficult pollution.
• Excellent among housewives LOC by Amway. Delicate surfaces are just for him, they will clean them carefully and efficiently.
• Cope well with the task and "Mister Muscle".

This task can be difficult, especially if spots are formed from vapors and leaks. It is better to insure yourself against leaks. But not in all cases, this is possible, unfortunately.

In the fight against yellow spots we will use soap and powder dissolved in water. It can be liquid colorless soap, ordinary or household in the form of shavings. If we choose a powder, then we dissolve all the granules very carefully. Wet a soft cloth and wipe the contaminated area.

Tensile structures in rooms are best installed when all major repairs have been completed.

But if the ceiling is still dirty, then quickly after repair it can be treated with a soft clean cloth. For fabric in the same situation a vacuum cleaner will do. We keep it at a distance of several centimeters from the cultivated area.

Kitchen dirt is especially insidious and will require a little more effort and time, before you get rid of it:

• Greasy spots penetrate the canvas, so just wiping them with a wet sponge will not be enough. Treat the “greasy” area with dishwashing detergent or windows and wait 15-20 minutes.
• The stain should dissolve, and then clean the surface with clean water and wipe it dry with a cloth. If the first attempt was unsuccessful, repeat the procedure.You can use ammonia hydrate. It will not damage the surface and cope with persistent dirt.
• In emergency cases, a steam mop may come to the rescue. We use a microfiber nozzle and move parallel to the seams. If we work with a steam cleaner, we direct the jet up. After that, remove the drops with dry napkins.

This type of pollution, as well as soot, is characteristic of the kitchen. There are no special tricks here. In case of severe contamination, it is necessary to wet the stain with soapy water and give time for its dissolution. At the end, the glossy ceiling must be treated with alcohol or vodka in the proportions of one to ten. This will return the tension structure to its former shine.

To remove such traces, there is no universal tool. All methods given above will equally well rid the surface of the nicotine layer. Choose yourself - it will be a soap solution or dishwashing detergent, a wiper or a specialized spray spray for stretch coatings. The only touch that can complete the picture is adding aromatic substance to the solutionto get rid of the smell of tobacco.

On a glossy finish, you can try to remove such a trace with a soap solution. If it doesn’t work, then you can use alcohol. Some use acetone-free nail polish remover and a thinner diluted with water. But if you decide on such an experiment, first you need to try the effect of the composition in an inconspicuous area.

The ceiling is decorated with chandeliers and all kinds of spotlights. And, of course, even the cleanest ceiling will not sparkle in a new way if dusty lighting devices flaunt it. It happens that a bulky crystal or glass chandelier with many elements is difficult to remove from the ceiling. Then, using a stable table or stepladder, wash it directly on the ceiling. First, do not forget to unscrew the light bulb, and put paper in the cartridge.

As for spotlights, it is better to disassemble them for proper cleaning. The room must be de-energized, and carefully remove the lamps. If you’re afraid that you won’t be able to put everything back in place, take a picture of the sequence in which you disassembled the structure. You can try to wipe the light devices without removing them. But then it will not be possible to fully clean the dirt from the inside, which accumulated between the ceiling and the lamp. In addition, there is a risk of damage to the tension surface. You can inadvertently press and enlarge the cuts made for flashlights. There is also a risk of disrupting the connection of electrical wires.

How often to wash the ceiling - you decide. It all depends on how many times a year you do spring cleaning in the apartment, whether you wash the floors every day and wipe the dust. After all, its particles settle on the ceiling, and over time turn into dirt under the influence of various factors. An important role is played by where the ceiling is located.

The suspended ceiling located in the kitchen quickly loses its original appearance than its "brothers" mounted in the rooms.No matter how neat the owner may be, the hinged structure will get dirty someday, and it will be “decorated” with grease and soot. Stretch webs here need to be washed much more often than in other rooms, twice a year, at least. And if the family is large and the cook constantly soars, fries, cooks and bakes, then general cleaning is required even more often. Otherwise, it will then be very difficult to clean the ceiling well.

Other rooms also have their own characteristics:

1. In the bathroom, the ceiling suffers from limescale, which in turn form steam and drops. In a large family, it will be useful to install a horizontal curtain, it will protect the upper part of the room from premature plaque.
2. The suspended ceiling on the loggia needs a weekly wipe with a dry towel. Here, the coating will be dusted constantly, especially if there is a road nearby.
3. In the living room, you can afford to install a glossy multi-level ceiling with all kinds of lights. This design can be cleaned once a year during global cleaning.
4. Fabric and matte canvases are typical for offices and bedrooms. Materials containing an antiseptic layer, just wipe with gauze.
5. The same goes for hallways. But in nurseries, wet cleaning will most likely be necessary as they become dirty, most likely this will happen not once a year, or even two, but much more often.

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