Than to wash off a mounting foam from a metal door, from a laminate, from plastic windows?

During the majority of repair, installation or insulation works, a quality modern sealant- polyurethane foam. The use of the composition does not cause any particular trouble, problems arise only when the composition gets to where it is not necessary, because few people know how to wash the mounting foam. In some cases, even professionals can not prevent such a development, let alone talk about amateurs who decided to improve the isolation of their windows or doors. Having tried several improvised means against the formed spots, they usually leave the composition to dry out, thinking that then it can be easily cleaned mechanically. As a result, the working surface, walls or floor covering are forever buried under a layer of foamy product.

Removing the remnants of the mounting foam from the delicate, glossy and varnished surfaces of the

The hands of the skilled craftsman must always remain clean, whatever the material. Even if a small accident has occurred, it is necessary to know what can be removed from any material without damaging the skin. Most beginners try to clean the mounting foam with water, getting the result opposite to the desired one. Upon contact with the tap water, the foam very quickly expands and solidifies, which only complicates the situation. Soft cleaners in this case are not helpers, it is very dangerous and extremely undesirable to apply the same poisonous preparations.

• If the contamination is small and does not interfere at all, it is better to leave it as it is. The product is completely non-toxic and does not harm the skin. In a couple of days, the dried crust can be easily removed or it will fall off on its own without leaving traces.
• With extensive lesions or if you need to quickly remove stains, you can refer to a proven folk approach. The problem area is treated with pumice stone, but before you wipe off the mounting foam in a similar way, you should hold your hands in a solution of medium-strength salt for several minutes.

Tip

After removing foam from the surface of the skin, it is recommended to treat the cleared area with a nutritious or moisturizing cream. This will restore the protective layer and prevent the appearance of itching or flaking.

It is recommended to remove the compound from the laminate or the varnished surface at the stage of formation of the rubber substance. This is when the foam does not stick to your hands, but has not yet hardened. You just need to pick up the education at one end and gently remove it from the smooth base. After that, the base can be wiped with napkins impregnated with a cleaner, to neutralize fatty traces.

It is almost impossible to remove the mounting foam from clothes. First, take a very sharp knife and cut the outgrowth almost to the bottom, trying not to damage the fabric. Next, take some intense solvent and drip onto the stain. We are waiting for 10 minutes and try to scrape off the composition. If you can not remove it, you can decorate the damaged place with an original patch or patch.

When choosing an approach to cleaning a surface covered with varnish, it is worth giving preference to mechanical cleaning: it is more reasonable than to subject the material to chemical treatment. The product itself is removed with a knife or sharp spatula. If scratches appear during the work, they can be polished with special tools or re-varnished.

Available and safe means for removing fresh foam

The easiest way is to wash the mounting foam while it is still fresh and has not turned into rubber. First, the product should be collected to the maximum with a scraper, then a solvent turn comes. The optimal composition is selected based on the base material.

• The simplest way to use a solvent is 646 or conventional acetone. But this is not suitable for siding and plastic surfaces.
• Special solutions for cleaning mounting guns allow you to wash the product off any surface.
• "Cosmophen".This drug is very popular with window installers. It easily removes foam from plastic and glass. True, given the amount of money, for home use is not the most cost-effective option.
• Washing of type "Macroflex".It is designed specifically for cleaning doors, floors, walls, windows, clean and already treated surfaces.

Before using any of the listed products, it is recommended to test on an inconspicuous area of ​​the material to ensure that there are no negative consequences.

Features of cleaning surfaces covered with old spots of foam

The dried yellowed mass is not easy to wash off. Usually the procedure has to be repeated more than once, to permanently wipe off the mounting foam and all its tracks. If you just need to cut off a metal door with a dangerous battle and then scrape it off with a hard sponge, then when working with more whimsical surfaces one of the following approaches will help.

1. With the use of vegetable oil .First, the foam should be removed "under the root", leaving a very thin film. A soft sponge is moistened in vegetable oil( the most common sunflower) and applied to the foam areas, impregnating the porous composition. The product should soften after 15-20 minutes. Then, with the same sponge, but with a rough-edged nozzle, we try to wash the assembly foam with intensive longitudinal careful movements. After work on the surface will remain a fat trace. It easily comes down with a soapy solution prepared from a detergent or dishwashing detergent.
2. With the application of "Dimexide" .Gel for joints is purchased at the pharmacy. Work with him is done only in gloves, otherwise you can burn your skin. We proceed the same way as in the previous method. Crop all unnecessary, sponge or brush, we apply the composition to the remaining film, wait and begin to rub the surface. After treatment, it is necessary to thoroughly wash off the traces of the product with a soap, then clean water.

To remove the mounting foam from a wooden surface without decorative or functional coating, you can use plain sandpaper. The product is removed as much as possible, and the wipes are wiped off by intensive longitudinal movements along the surface. In the shortest possible time after this, it is recommended to treat this area with a specialized composition, otherwise the risk of suppuration of the material in this place is high.