How to wash the suspended ceiling

When creating a modern interior, all designers use stretch ceilings in their design, which are a universal canvas. During installation, a wide variety of films are used, which can be glossy, matte, translucent, specular, different color shades and patterns. Stretch ceiling has a huge number of advantages, but that he served as long as possible, it is necessary to properly care for him. Before you wash the stretch ceiling from all sorts of dirt, read the basic recommendations for the care of him. This article will reveal all the secrets of the care of the stretch ceiling.

Choice of detergents

Before proceeding with the cleaning of the film, it is important to purchase quality care products for stretch ceilings and the corresponding sponges and napkins. It is very important to use soft sponges (you can use rags) that will not damage the ceiling film.

The best option for cleaning various surface contaminants are special means by which you can even get rid of soot.

Note! Do not use products that contain acetone, as it may corrode PVC.

When using products with an alcoholic solution, the washing process will be fairly easy. After cleaning it is necessary to wipe the entire ceiling with a dry microfiber cloth to ensure shine and escape from divorce.

Note! Microfiber is a modern material that absorbs moisture well, which has received quite a lot of use in our time.

General care and cleaning recommendations

Stretch ceilings must be constantly monitored to prevent the formation of large amounts of pollution, which is difficult to get rid of. That is why it is worth timely to clean the surface. If there is no desire to organize a wet cleaning with a stepladder every month, then you can use the dry cleaning option - with a vacuum cleaner.

Note! When using a vacuum cleaner for easy cleaning, you can not touch the PVC film with the nozzle, because it can be damaged.

When carrying out wet cleaning with ordinary detergents (for example, dishwashing detergent, soap, laundry detergent) it is recommended to use warm water within 40 °. To clean the glossy surfaces of the stretch ceiling it is better to use alcohol-based products (this may be a window cleaner). If there are a lot of different contaminants on the surface of the ceiling, then you should purchase a set of special tools for the maintenance of the stretch ceiling.

Note! When choosing a means for cleaning the ceiling surface, it is important to consider not only the type of pollution, but also the type of fabric (cloth, mat, gloss).

Experts advise to clean all types of stretch ceilings (both fabric and film) with a soap solution once a year, this will avoid a large accumulation of pollution.

We clean the kitchen

The relevance of cleaning the stretch ceiling in the kitchen is very high, since this is where the surface is most susceptible to contamination - cleaning should be done several times more often. Due to constant cooking, fat drops, soot, etc. come to the surface.

To clean the stretch ceiling from the fat enough to use dishwashing detergent, water and a soft sponge. After the surface is wiped dry. If the area of ​​contamination is very small, then you can use the usual wet wipes.

In specialized stores you will find wet wipes designed for the maintenance of stretch ceilings. In just a few minutes the stain of contamination will be removed.

Removal of specific types of pollution

If the stretch ceiling is installed for a long time, then the walls after a certain period of time have to be updated. During the repair work, various dyeing and priming solutions, which dry out very quickly, can get onto the surface of the ceiling and it is rather difficult to remove them.

To get rid of the paint, you need to quickly wipe the stain with a damp cloth (as soon as possible after it hits the PVC film). If the stain is already dry, then wet it well enough with water, after which the paint will swell and lag behind the film.

Note! An excellent tool for cleaning water-based paint is plain water. Its residues can be cleaned with a small amount of white spirit.

In the same way, you can remove traces of glue: a small amount of white spirit or glass cleaner is applied to the stretch ceiling and gently remove the stain. The most difficult task is to clean the dirt from the primer. If this is a fresh spot, then you can get along with a small amount of white spirit, but if this is an old spot, then you should choose the funds specially intended for this purpose.

In the modern world, cleaning organizations are very common, which, at a professional level, clean all surfaces, including suspended ceilings, from all types of pollution, including soot stains.

Nuances of purification depending on the type of surface

The main task for the care of glossy stretch ceilings is to maintain the characteristic brilliance. If the surface is not cleaned properly, it will disappear. Therefore, after carrying out wet cleaning with soap solutions, it is necessary to clean the surface with a clean, dry cloth. Dust can be cleaned with a cloth with a hard pile, and the characteristic mirror shine is obtained using polishes.

Cleaning matte surfaces is several times easier: it is better to carry out wet cleaning with special steam cleaners or use soapy water. For stretch ceiling in the kitchen is better to use a solution of ammonia.

Fabric stretch ceiling requires special care. So, to remove dust, use a soft brush, and to remove stains - a weak soap solution in a small amount.

Note! Before using any detergent, you should first test it on a small stretch of the tension sheet and wait 10–15 minutes to make sure it is safe.

So, given the recommendations for the care of suspended ceilings, you can restore their original appearance. All work is important to perform very carefully.