Preparing to wash
Cleaning at home is not difficult at all. But stretch fabrics require a gentle attitude. Following these guidelines will allow you to carry out the cleaning procedure with ease.
- Processing is carried out only with soft material: sponge, microfiber, fleece, flannel. The item of choice is microfiber. It has a number of advantages: soft, lightweight, absorbs water well, and collects small particles of dirt.
- Before starting work, you must remove the rings from your fingers - they can scratch the canvas.
How to wash suspended ceilings
Surfaces are cleaned depending on the degree of contamination. Dust and cobwebs are removed with a slightly damp cloth. Universal cleaning gels and solutions help get rid of stains.
Household pollution is well removed: Mister Muscle, Biolan, Mister Proper, Fairy. They act gently and do not contain aggressive ingredients.
Special detergents, in addition to their cleaning effect, have an antistatic property that prevents dust from sticking again.
In the kitchen, the ceiling gets the most dirty. Even with a hood, greasy fumes, dust, and soot settle on it.
Sprays containing ammonia help to get rid of the misfortune - they dissolve greasy drops. You can use products designed for cleaning windows.
What is prohibited from washing a ceiling product?
- Hot water (can lead to deformation of the material);
- Washing powder (leaves unsightly stains);
- Abrasives;
- Hard brushes;
- Chemicals: acetone, solvents, chlorine-containing products.
The nuances of cleaning a satin ceiling
PVC film with this texture has a peculiar surface reminiscent of fabric. Light is reflected, but not as much as from gloss. It looks beautiful, but due to the uneven texture, dust and dirt accumulate faster. It is more difficult to clean such ceilings. But divorces are almost invisible.
When choosing products, they choose the same options as for gloss. This is a solution containing ammonia.
How to clean a suspended ceiling with your own hands - step-by-step instructions
This method is universal and safe. Suitable for wet cleaning of PVC products. Useful for cleaning lightly soiled surfaces.
- Prepare a soap solution in a basin or other wide container. It is more convenient to use liquid soap. For 5 liters of warm water, take half a teaspoon of gel.
- Soak a microfiber cloth or sponge in the solution and squeeze so that it does not drip. Place it on the mop and start cleaning. Movements are carried out in the direction from one wall to another, periodically rinsing the rag.
- Heavily contaminated areas are wiped with special products.
- After cleaning, wipe with a dry soft cloth.
If the ceiling is large, it is divided into two halves. In this case, wash starting from the wall to the center.
When washing by hand, without using a mop, it becomes necessary to use a stepladder. They also go over local spots and hard-to-reach places manually.
Important: the washing movements are carried out smoothly and carefully, avoiding strong pressure on the canvas. This will prevent dirt from rubbing in and damaging the material.
Unobvious helpers from ordinary household chemicals
Many housewives use improvised means to wash the suspended ceiling. But before use, it is better to test them on a small and inconspicuous area of the canvas.
Glass cleaner
Choose compositions based on ammonia, which are suitable for all types of suspended ceilings, except for fabric and matte film. The products cope with grease, soot and other types of stains. Sprays are easy to apply, evaporate quickly and clean the surface efficiently. It’s convenient that they don’t need to be washed off; just wipe them with a dry cloth (as when cleaning windows).
Important! It is better to choose liquids without dyes.
The following brands are used:
- "Mister Muscle";
- "Mister proper";
- "HG ECO International";
- and etc.
Dishwashing gel
The product is used to remove greasy deposits, including old ones. It is neutral in pH, like regular soap, but works more effectively. Gels are used to clean suspended ceilings in the kitchen. But compositions with abrasive particles (such as Pemolux) are not suitable; they can scratch the ceiling.
Add 2 teaspoons of Feri or another product to 5 liters of water and beat until a fluffy foam forms. It is applied to the ceiling, and after a while it is removed along with the dirt. Then the residues are removed with warm water. This method is suitable for all types of canvases.
How to properly wash a matte stretch ceiling
Matte fabric is most often made of PVC film, less often - of fabric. Rough cleaning can damage it: cracks, deformations, and breakthroughs form.
Ways to gently wash matte ceilings:
- The dry method involves using a dry or well-wrung out soft rag. It is used for accumulation of dust and light dirt.
- Using a vacuum cleaner. Modern vacuum cleaners allow such dry cleaning. Only the softest nozzle is used with medium suction power. The brush is not pressed to the surface, but held at a distance of 1–2 cm.
- Wet cleaning with special detergents, which are applied by spraying or with a rag moistened with a solution.
- Steam treatment is carried out using a steam generator. Any condensation that appears is then wiped with a dry cloth to prevent streaks.
Dry cleaning is recommended for fabrics.
Important: before cleaning, you must read the manufacturer’s recommendations so as not to harm the expensive product.
How to wash glossy fabric without streaks
Washing a glossy stretch ceiling requires some skill, because soap stains greatly reduce the decorative effect of the product.
- The cleaning solution is applied by spray or with a soft sponge.
- Use industrial compounds containing ammonia. Sprays are good for glass, mirrors, and tiles.
- Washing movements are made along the seams - this will prevent dirt from clogging into them.
- Polish until dry with a clean cloth.
- Washing is carried out in parts, conditionally dividing the surface into sections.
- If streaks do occur, moisten the area with water, adding a little ammonia. Then wipe with a dry cloth.
- Work is carried out using gloves, as the mirror surface is easy to stain with your fingers.
Proven Home Remedies
Not only specialized compounds are suitable for suspended ceilings. Matte and fabric canvases are cleaned with soapy water. It is better to make it using laundry or tar soap. Liquid or toilet soap is also suitable, but only if it does not contain dyes. For gloss and satin, ammonia is added (in a 1:1 ratio).
Also use powder diluted in water for hand washing (without bleach). But you need to carefully dissolve all the granules so that the grains do not scratch the surface. Foam is applied to the ceiling, resulting from beating water and powder.
If the canvas has turned yellow after being flooded by neighbors, the traces are removed with diluted vinegar (6-9% diluted to a ratio of 1:9). Reddened areas are moistened with this product. Then rinse thoroughly, wipe dry and ventilate the room.
Old stains are removed by blotting with ammonia or regular alcohol (can be replaced with vodka). Apply the product to the stain, wait a few minutes and wipe with a soft cloth.
How to clean a heavily soiled ceiling yourself
Sometimes the canvas requires thorough cleaning, especially if cleaning has not been carried out for several years.
In this case, several methods are used:
- Dry cleaning is carried out first: dust and cobwebs are removed from corners and lamps.
- Apply a cleaning composition to the surface.
- After the required time has passed, the liquid is washed off with water.
- Wipe the surface thoroughly, removing any remaining foam and moisture.
How to care for stretch ceilings
To keep your products looking like new for as long as possible, you need to take proper care of them.
Systematic dry cleaning
Sometimes, it’s enough just to wipe off the dust with a soft cloth - the surface is like new again. For bedrooms and living rooms, it is enough to do it every six months.
Remove fresh stains immediately
Fresh dirt can be washed off very easily even without detergents. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to get rid of it.
Important: before covering the entire tension surface with the product, it is tested on a small, inconspicuous area. To make sure it is safe for the canvas.
Proper care will not take much time; we have a separate article about this. The reward for your efforts will be the perfect condition of the ceiling covering.
Is there a difference in caring for white and colored ceilings?
On color films, especially glossy ones, scratches and minor damage are more noticeable. The darker the surface, the more pronounced this defect is. Black and brown fabrics are cleaned very delicately.
On the other hand, maintaining whiteness is also not easy, especially in the kitchen, where there is a lot of grease, condensation, and sometimes soot. You have to wash the surface more often, otherwise it may turn yellow.
The most practical are light, but not white, canvases. For example, beige and pale gray. Minor stains and micro-scratches are less noticeable on them.
In order for the stretch ceiling to maintain a fresh look for a long time, it is necessary to immediately remove all stains, splashes of grease, etc. Regular dust cleaning is also useful. But it’s not always possible to wash away stubborn dirt.
