How to wash matte stretch ceiling
The contents
- The frequency of cleaning the ceiling
- Types of cleaning of suspended ceiling
- Means for washing the ceiling
- Features cleaning coating
It is believed that the suspended ceiling coatings have properties to repel dust particles due to the antistatic properties. However, to maintain an attractive and fresh condition it is necessary from time to time to wash the surface of dust, dirt or any accidental contamination. Even if you are not one of the experts of purity, in one day, you attended to the question of how to wash stretch ceilings without stains.
The frequency of cleaning the ceilings ↑
The frequency with which you will have to wash the matte stretch ceiling depends on the room in which they are mounted. In the living room or bedroom will be sufficient to wipe it with wet cloth a couple times a year. The ceiling in the kitchen will have to wash more often, especially if you love to cook. Tiny particles of grease, smoke and house dust – washing beautiful matte material will have to regularly.
In theory, spend on quality material tension coating, win the cost of maintaining its purity. No matter how wonderful was not the matte stretch ceiling, to deal with the question than can be washed stretch ceiling without streaks, you still have.
Types of cleaning of suspended ceiling ↑
Cleaning matte ceiling surface can be:
- Dry – using a clean cloth or special microfiber cloth;
- Wet more effective, but more labor intensive;
- Combined with the use of vacuum cleaner.
Accidental contamination – splashes spills it is better to wipe with a clean cloth, instead of waiting for a spot to eat in the pores. Wet cleaning greatly depends on the material, which was made from a matte stretch ceiling. Before work, look at the video, how to wash the suspended ceiling without streaks.
Matte stretch ceiling material is fabric and PVC film. Fabric refers to seamless surfaces, it is more elastic and durable than film. In emergency cases like this frosted ceiling survive a minor flood – slack, but not destroyed.
Coating of films offer a variety of colors, contours, you can select the options with the imitation of stars or clouds in the sky, you can pick up the original options for lighting and to emphasize the splendor of your design.
Wash ceilings with film coating easier grease and grime, dirt does not penetrate such coatings, but remains on the surface. At a dosage of physical effort to such ceiling need to be especially careful, can easily damage a thin film.
Dishwashing ceiling ↑
Before you start to wash matte material, patience and the necessary means to launder surfaces. Keep in mind that the ceiling needs to be delicate and careful cleaning to prevent damage to expensive flooring. You can learn from the experts than to wash matte stretch ceiling in contrast to the glossy.
Starting to wash frosted ceiling, take into consideration and use:
- Funds that have acetone, paint thinner, products with aggressive chemical compounds;
- Tools you can use mechanical action to damage the coating containing abrasive particles, ash, silicon sand or other similar substances;
- Any tool that can pierce or scratch the ceiling, and all types of brushes, they can also leave scratches on the surface.
Features cleaning coverage ↑
If you buy detergent for cleaning and wash of a matte material, check – in the description of the composition should be free of substances that can damage the surface of the material.
It is advisable to test the effect on a piece of the matte finish if there are remnants of the repair, or in inconspicuous place on the ceiling. After application wait about 15 minutes. If there is no color change, stains or other visible changes in the coating can be washed without any concerns about the condition of the ceiling. Necessarily, before the start of General cleaning meet the recommendations of the experts – is not advised to wash the matte layer in the instructions for your coating. Perhaps in your case will need special detergents.
If you do not find additional guidance, can use soap or liquid for washing glasses in the kitchen for washing the matte stretch ceiling well suited for washing dishes, for example, “Fairy” or “Gala”. Sold and formulations specifically for the cleaning of suspended ceilings. They will make your task easier washing, easily remove dirt on the matte layer, do not have long and hard to get rid of streaks on glossy surfaces.
Slight contamination ↑
What structure to choose for the cleaning of the ceiling depends on the ceiling material and the degree of soiling. To eliminate minor dirt and dust will be enough to wipe the ceiling with a damp rag or cloth, lint-free and fiber.
Then you need to carefully wipe the surface with a dry cloth or rag. If stains remain, they should remove the 10% solution of ammonia or alcohol-containing solution. Not to be missed places while cleaning, mentally divide the surface into sections, starting with the corner of the room, and begin to wash them consistently, until you reach the opposite wall.
Significant contamination ↑
For removal of significant impurities (this may be a stretch ceiling in the kitchen, hallway, balcony, loggias) use detergent for dishes (only a liquid not containing abrasive particles), which have additionally a good wash with clean water and wipe dry.
When using detergents, be aware that it is impossible to clean using in a concentrated form, be sure to breed poorly with warm water and then use the resulting solution for cleaning brushed the ceiling. To prevent the manifestation of divorces, it is recommended to do a circular movement, a linear forward – backward.
On a glossy surface is more noticeable dirt and stains, are the most time-consuming to care for. Because of this, in areas such as the bathroom where the ceiling is going to condensate and droplets of water dries to form a spot, best to use a matte ceilings. To remove these stains in the bathroom with a frosted surface, try to wash with water with addition of ammonia or ethyl alcohol.
In the process of washing the tension of the matte finish, you cannot use force, the movement should be light, tangents, so as not to damage the coating, especially if the distance to fasteners is only a few centimeters.
If difficult to use a ladder to wash the matte stretch material, it is possible in the accelerator to use the MOP. It must be carefully wrapped with a soft cloth that there are no sharp or hard surfaces because you can accidentally damage the ceiling, and not to put in the effort, just lightly touch the surface to dust or remove cobwebs. But still experts do not advise when cleaning matte stretch ceiling, wash it with the use of such devices.
The same questionable from the security point of view for matte surfaces is the use of a vacuum cleaner for cleaning dust. If the vacuum cleaner regulates the airflow efficiency, you must use the lowest setting and do not place vacuum brushes close to the suspended ceiling. It is better and safer to wash matte stretch layer using a regular soft cloth or microfiber cloth.
Ways to prevent contamination ↑
So rarely had to wash the fabric stretch ceiling, try to prevent the appearance of dirt on it:
- In the bath gently use the shower to less water squirted on the ceiling, or buy a shutter;
- Equip in the kitchen is enough powerful extract that on the frosted ceiling settled less soot and grease;
- In children explain to your kids that you should not throw in the ceiling of a soccer ball or to try the water pistol;
Conclusion ↑
The matte sheen of the surface to wash is easier than glossy. They will not be visible stains, they look like perfectly plastered surface. If you are not sure how to wash stretch ceilings matte, consult with the experts for cleaning. If you have trouble with self-cleaning of such premises, better to turn to them for help. So you will save yourself from trouble and will be confident of a good result without the risk of damaging expensive brushed the ceiling.