How to clean stretch ceilings
Stretch ceilings are an interesting way to decorate your interior. With it, you can create a variety of effects. The canvas that is used for such a design solution can have a different structure and color. The main problem with such ceilings is the complexity of maintenance.
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How to clean glossy stretch ceilings
All materials used for the manufacture of stretch ceiling coverings, as a rule? impregnated with a special solution that protects the structure from water, stains and dust. But over time, dust and other contaminants still accumulate on the coating. Clean the stretch ceiling covering every month. To prevent the stretch coating with a gloss after washing from sagging and not changing its color, use only mild detergents and clean water at room temperature. To clean a glossy structured ceiling, you will need:
- Detergent.
- Warm water.
- Dry cloth made of soft flannel.
- Not a hard sponge.
Do not use a mop to clean the ceilings. You could damage the thin coating. It is better to install a stepladder for convenience. This will help reduce the strain on your hands. To avoid damaging the stretch ceiling film, remove rings and watches before washing. It is best to wash the ceiling with clean, lukewarm water. However, in some cases, if it is heavily soiled, you can use a mild detergent. If this is the case, try washing a small area first to see how the finish will behave after this cleaner. In this case, first foam the product and wash the ceiling with this foam.
Avoid using powdered products and hard brushes and sponges so as not to ruin the canvas. Do not rub hard or apply pressure. When cleaning the seams, run the sponge along it, not across. Large soiling and persistent stains first soak and then wipe off with a soft sponge. To avoid streaking, wipe the surface of the coating with a soft flannel napkin after cleaning with a sponge.
How to clean stretch ceilings without streaks
For cleansing other means are used as well. For example, after renovation, when the ceiling is very dusty, you can clean it with a powerful vacuum cleaner. In this case, wear a soft-bristled brush. Move the brush in such a way that it does not touch the coating, there should be a 2 cm gap between the brush and the film. Otherwise, strong pressure may cause sagging or even damage to the film.
If the surface of your stretch ceiling is matte, then it is much easier to care for it than for a glossy one. Outwardly, such a ceiling looks like a perfectly smooth plaster. After washing, streaks do not appear on such a coating at all. To cleanse it can be done with mild cleaning agents with degreasing properties. After cleaning the ceiling, wipe it with a dry cloth.
If your ceiling is not made of PVC film, but of fabric, then act especially delicately when washing. To prevent marks from forming on the fabric, do not wipe the coating in a circular motion. It is more correct to make movements in one direction. When cleaning, do not use detergents for cleaning mirrors and glasses. These substances are able to be absorbed into the structure of the fabric and change its color. For stubborn dirt, use a powder cleaning solution. Do not rub one piece of cloth for a long time, otherwise it may deform.
The stretch coating of kitchen ceilings is particularly dirty. If you cook on a gas stove, oily soot can accumulate on the ceiling. It is necessary to wash such a ceiling with solutions of non-abrasive cleaning agents and soft sponges or napkins. Then it is recommended to wipe the ceiling again with just clean water and wipe it dry with a flannel napkin.
