Stretch ceilings are a popular option finish ceiling surface. Practicality them is that they will serve you for many years without needing special care. And, according to some manufacturers, they do not even need to be washed. While this is not quite true. Dry and wet cleaning is still necessary. Although the surface and treated with an anti-static composition, Dust is still impossible to win without resorting to cleaning. In addition, there are other possible contamination, which also have to contend.
Content
- Types of suspended ceilings
- The most common pollution
- What can not be used
- Cleaning the glossy stretch ceiling
- Cleaning matte stretch ceiling
- user reviews
Types of suspended ceilings
Stretch ceilings are divided into two groups of Materials: fabric and PVC. And as the two groups on the surface: glossy and matte.
Fabric ceilings are more expensive, since they are more durable and can be seamless throughout the surface tension. Fabric is able to keep itself in the water, not letting it out, if you suddenly flood the neighbors on the floor above. PVC ceiling cheaper, but they have the advantage that colors them more diverse. In addition, they can simulate day and night sky. Especially, it looks spectacular with a properly installed and chosen lighting.
The most common pollution
Besides the usual dust, which is quite simply the right, on the stretch ceilings can be other types of pollution. If you take a variety of rooms in the apartment, then the list is as follows:
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Kitchen - soot and grease stains. - Bathroom - stains from splashing water.
- Children - stains from various children's toys, for example, water pistols and other bryzgalok.
- Living - marks correctly open a bottle of champagne or sparkling water.
With all of these contaminants do not cope so difficult. To do this, you need to know how and what to wash. It is also important to know what not to do when caring for stretch ceilings.
What can not be used
Although the ceilings are made of durable material, the use of certain care products can harm them. You can not use the following tools:
- abrasive powders and,
- acetone and other solvents
- means chlorine and acid
- washcloths.
Stretch ceilings can not be washed with hot water, can be only warm water. Failure to comply with these conditions can cause serious damage to the surface, which can no longer be recovered. Acetone, for example, can easily burn them, and the abrasive particles to scratch.
Cleaning the glossy stretch ceiling
The main feature is its gloss and gloss even on such a surface perfectly visible stains all remaining after wet cleaning, if performed incorrectly. Follow the basic rules for cleaning the tension glossy ceiling using the following means:
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soft cloth made of microfiber, suede or sponge; - soap solution;
- clear warm water;
- mop or stepladder, if high ceilings;
- glass cleaner.
Ordinary dust if the surface is other contaminants, remove easily. It does not require additional cleaning, normally warm water.
For wet cleaning of glossy ceiling is most often used glass cleaner. At their purchase and prior to use is required to check the composition of the agent, some of which acetone is present.
Do not immediately start cleaning the entire surface. First, you must try the remedy on a small inconspicuous area. And if after its application are not wrinkled surface without bubbles and appeared t. D., Tool can be used on the entire surface. Use such means for the washing of fabric suspended ceilings are not necessary, as they are more susceptible to damage by chemical means.
In addition, for washing without streaks and polishing the ceiling can be used with a soap solution containing ammonia or ethyl alcohol. Also possible to use an ordinary vodka.
Flush surface to be moving along the perimeter, from one corner to another. If the structure consists of several sections, the cleaning should be carried out in sections. Movements should be soft and smooth, without strong pressure, which can cause damage to the ceiling. It is not necessary to use a circular motion, which can also give rise to circular white streaks.
To remove stains from the ceiling, too, should not use a lot of effort. Since this you do not remove the stain, and the damage can cause the ceiling in the form of scratches and deformation. When using a mop, you need to ensure that the end, which you will wash the ceiling was completely covered with cloth. And if you are using a stepladder, make sure you secure it well to avoid injury or damage the glossy surface.
Cleaning matte stretch ceiling
The matte surface is not as capricious as opposed to glossy. Stains and dust on it almost invisible. But this does not mean that to washing should be treated without caution. Chemicals and acetone are also afraid. So it is necessary to wash all of the same tools as the gloss. But this is not necessary polishes, such as alcohol solutions.
In contrast to the glossy, matte stretch ceiling can be clean and with a vacuum cleaner. But there are some limitations. Power vacuum retraction It should be minimized to prevent sagging. A vacuum cleaner brush must not touch the surface.
user reviews
We suspended ceiling mat, so no chemicals to care for him, I do not use only warm water and a soft clean cloth. No divorce is left. Scratches are not visible. The only thing that is needed is more often carry out such cleaning. Plaque saw dust removed with a soft, dry cloth, and should also dispose of the web. A wet cleaning usually I I spend time in 1-2 months. It all depends on the season.
Anastasia, Tomsk.
Polishing glossy ceiling I use ordinary cheap vodka. And no need to look for pure alcohol for this purpose. Suffice it to make a greater concentration of vodka in the water. I put on a surface and then polished with a soft cloth. At first I was afraid of this process. That is to say that too much pressured and in the ceiling hole will remain. I'll adapt himself and do it, you might say, on full automatic.
Hope, Syzran.
It is especially difficult to wash the ceilings in the kitchen. After all, apart from the usual dust that is everywhere, there is also present and soot stains from a variety of spray. I wash off with soap and water them. But not liquid and foam, in which I moisten the cloth. It washes better than the solution, as I noticed, besides, after fewer and fewer divorces. And get them much easier with the help of an ordinary clean water.
Elena, Omsk.
To harvest the results were only positive, you need to take care of the stretch ceiling. For example, to remove visible stains immediately, not allowing them to be absorbed. Apply special anti-static agents. If you doubt that you'll be able to cope with the washing surface, it is necessary to resort to the services of a cleaning company.
