How to wash the glossy stretch ceiling without stains at home?

Glossy stretch ceilings are becoming more popular every year. Due to the smooth shiny surface, they reflect the sunlight like in a mirror, which visually increases the space. For the ceiling covering for many years pleased look, you need to take care of him. In this article, you will be told about the rules of home care, means for cleaning the surface, and will also be given useful tips for maintaining the ceiling in its original form.

So that over time the stretch ceiling doesn’t become dull, and when cleaning there are no stains, must adhere to certain rules.

• You can only use a soft sponge. Hard and hard objects can deform the surface, that is, it is strictly forbidden to remove contamination with a knife, a sharp scraper or scissors, otherwise you will have to dismantle the entire coating. The use of brushes and mops also carries the risk of damaging the web due to sharp bristles and edges.
• Use of soap solution is allowed. This will help to more effectively clean the ceiling.
• Hands should not be rings, watches and other decorations, as there is a chance to damage the PVC film.

• You need to use warm water (30-40 ° C), cold water can not remove pollution, and hot lead to deformation of the canvas.
• Cleaning is necessary to carry out the foam from the cleansing agent, which was formed when mixed with the liquid.
• The seams should be cleaned only along, not across, otherwise the garbage will get there.
• Rub the stretch ceiling better left to right, without pressing at the same time, so there will be less divorces.
• The site, soiled with soot, it is recommended to first soak, and then wash.
• After cleaning, wipe the ceiling with a flannel napkin or a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Prepare a reliable stepladder, it can be used to eliminate hard-to-reach contamination.

To wash the ceiling with your own hands, you first need to decide on a cleaning agent. The main thing - the absence of acetone in the composition, because it can spoil the canvas.

Most detergents have a similar composition. The main components are isopropanol solution, surface-active substances (surfactants), dyes and fragrances. Ammonia is added to some drugs. To put it another way, the composition of cleaning products is a water-alcohol mixture with a detergent additive. On glossy coatings, contamination is very noticeable, because it is worth using products containing 10% ammonia solution., it returns brightness, which may decrease some time after editing.

Professional cleaning products:

• Edelweiss - a substance designed to clean the ceiling. The tool is an ergonomic bottle with a convenient spray nozzle. There are no alkaline and corrosive acid-containing components.
• Nouvel - Another common spray for cleaning suspended ceilings. It does not harm, removes soap stains, grease stains, eaten traces of insects.
• Mr Muscle eliminates dirt, including settled evaporation from cooking. Removes greasy stains without a trace.
• Loc amway - universal, widespread means. Promotes rapid cleansing of the glossy surface, does not leave stains, and gives the surface freshness and shine.
• "Kare Nuar" - a modern, widely known product designed to eliminate all kinds of glare. Suitable for delicate coatings.

You can use cleaning agents recommended by the manufacturer of a tension cover. But before applying them, it is better to conduct testing in an inconspicuous place. The frequency of washing depends on the intensity of the dirt.

Dishwashing gel also removes greasy traces well. You can also use liquid to clean glass surfaces: spray on the stain, and then wipe dry with a flannel napkin.

To clean the ceiling cover is strictly prohibited to use:

• abrasives: powder, sodium bicarbonate (they contribute to the formation of cracks);
• products containing acetone (the coating may eventually become colorless);
• alkaline and acid-containing products, for example, tar soap;
• substances containing chlorine.

Some masters recommend cleaning the ceiling with food mustard. As arguments point to the absence of harmful substances in the composition and the inability to damage the ceiling. This is an erroneous opinion, because this seasoning not only does not eliminate stains, but, on the contrary, leaves visible traces behind it and can deform the coating.

In some informational articles, when cleaning the stretch ceiling, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner. However, experts oppose such manipulations, since it is problematic to calculate the strength of safe suction. One awkward movement and can greatly damage the film. It is better to remove the web with a soft brush or dry cloth. Such a procedure can be carried out 6-7 times a year, in accordance with the degree of contamination.

To return the gloss to the coating, you can spray a little glass cleaner and wipe it first with a damp cloth, and then dry it with a soft cloth.

Splashes from champagne, fat, juice or household chemicals greatly spoil the appearance of the tension cover. It is difficult to remove them, as it is forbidden to use abrasives. Such contaminants are eliminated with a soft sponge and warm soapy water. Grease stains will help eliminate the gel to clean the dishes.

Traces of cosmetics will be able to clean the ammonia solution. After cleaning, dry the ceiling with a flannel or a lint-free cloth.

With excessive evaporation of moisture on the ceiling, yellow blotches or stains are formed. This happens when the roof or pipes are leaking. To avoid such situations, before installation, all problem areas in the roof and pipelines should be removed.

If there are stains, then the nature of the contamination should be determined before their removal. If it is a lime stain, it is necessary to wash the coating with a wet sponge. You can use special cleansers or soap solution. If a yellow stain of dirty water remains on the canvas, the surface should be washed with soapy liquid with the addition of ammonia solution in a ratio of one to one.

In order to eliminate stains after flooding, you can use one of the following options.

• Treat rust marks with sodium carbonate solution. It must be mixed with water to a mushy state, then apply a very small amount to the ceiling and leave to dry for a while. Perform the procedure very carefully, processing only the pollution itself. Next, wipe several times with a damp cloth and blot dry with a soft cloth.
• Try to remove the stain with a sponge soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
• If these methods have been ineffective, it is recommended to use the services of the organization for cleaning the premises.
• Another way is to repaint the ceiling with a water-based dye. But in cases where rust stains have penetrated through the canvas, the light color of the paint will not work. It is necessary to choose a shade one or two tones darker.
• Ethanol will help to restore the former gloss to the ceiling.

If you are unable to remove the rust marks on the ceiling, they are most likely formed from the inside. Then it is worth contacting the company that made the installation for dismantling the coating, removing dirt and re-stretching the web.The procedure is possible if the material was installed using a harpoon - the main component, which holds the hinged structure.

If paint splashes hit the ceiling surface due to redecoration, they should be removed without delay. If the dye has dried, you can use a white spirit solvent: Carefully apply it with a cotton swab or disc only on the contaminated area. Remove contamination with a soft sponge moistened with soapy water and wipe with a dry cloth.

Sometimes on the ceiling surface you can accidentally put stains from a marker or felt-tip pen. If they are water-based, it is easy to remove the pollution with a dry or wet napkin soaked in soapy water. And if the marker is made on the basis of alcohol, then using ethanol. It is necessary to apply alcohol several times on the canvas, in order to avoid the risk of streaking. Then it is necessary to wipe the surface dry with a soft flannel napkin.

To reduce the risk of contamination of the ceiling surface will help our recommendations.

• Install in the dining area or in the kitchen a device to clean the air from the products of combustion.This will help reduce the amount of different impurities on all surfaces in the kitchen space and in the future it will be much easier to clean this room.
• Use an air cleaner. It will help eliminate harmful components from the air and reduce the likelihood of dust particles on the ceiling surface.

There are several recommendations, following which it will be possible to minimize the stains when cleaning the coating.

• To avoid blurring, clean the ceiling surface should be in two stages: you must first treat the surface with soapy water or a cleaning agent, then wipe the cloth dry with a soft cloth. To minimize stains, should be cleaned from left to right, and not in a circle. If there are seams on the ceiling, then movements should be carried out along them, and not across, so that trash does not accumulate behind them (seams).
• Ammonia helps to eliminate stains from soap. It also promotes the return of surface gloss. For this alcohol is mixed with a liquid in a ratio of one to ten. After cleaning the coating, it should be wiped dry with a cloth from a flannel or microfiber.It copes well with dirt and does not leave stains cleaning agent for glass surfaces.

• And yet - you should not bring the stretch ceiling to a deplorable state, and then try hard to eliminate stubborn pollution. This can lead to serious deformation of the canvas, loss of glossy shine, and in some cases even a renewal of the surface. But too frequent cleansing of the ceiling can do more harm than good. Therefore, it is enough to carry out cleaning every semester, with the exception of emergencies, when it is necessary to eliminate the consequences immediately.

• Tension cloths should be protected so that they will long delight their owners.. In the bathroom, you can install a horizontal protective curtain to prevent water from splashing during the shower. In the dining area, it is recommended to install a device to clean the air from the products of combustion and carefully prepare food so that the fat does not fly to the ceiling.In the living room you should carefully open the champagne so as not to splash the ceiling.
• The creators of stretch ceilings always make recommendations for keeping the surfaces clean. You should familiarize yourself with them and follow the indicated instructions so that the appearance of the hinged surface will please the eye for a long time.

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