The scrub foam core: on the skin of hands, clothes and other surfaces, means for cleaning

During repair, foam has become an indispensable tool. Without it, it is impossible today to install a door or window, as it performs the function of sealant and adhesive, has good acoustic and thermal insulation properties. Since the advent of the construction market, it has become a multi-functional building blocks. However, among the many advantages it has one drawback - it is poorly removed from the surface of objects and skin. Effectively scrub foam can be improvised means, which is in every house.

Facilities for cleaning surfaces

In order to remove foam from different special surfaces were invented cleaners. They are divided into several types, to remove:

• uncured mass;
• polimezirovavshiysya sealant.

It is advisable to buy a cleaner from the same company as the foam, then the remains will be easier to be removed. Each facility has its own special components to operate more efficiently if they are used to remove the "native" of polyurethane foam.

It is easiest to clean fresh spots that failed to solidify. It is necessary to work with these tools accurately, quickly apply and clean the soiled material. Cleaner in this case runs more smoothly without damaging the surface. After application should Rinse the surface with a soap solution. According to the builders advice cleaners of the type used to clean the following materials:

• leather;
• patent and suede surface;
• tissue.

There are several other kinds of cleaners for removing solidified polyurethane. They are very effective, so are more expensive, if you buy a brand-name tools. In their application should follow safety rules. Be sure to perform cleaning work in a well-ventilated area, use of protective equipment and make sure that the cleaner did not get in eyes or on skin.

Cleaning hands on foam

Polyurethane foam - a polyurethane foam, so it requires accuracy in the work and safety of use. She squeezed and securely fastens Various construction details and, if left on the surface of objects, hands and clothing, remove it very difficult. It is especially difficult when the sealant is already frozen and stored in the hardened state.

Experienced builders are advised in advance to prepare the room to use polyethylene or cloth to protect it from various damages. Despite such measures foam still gets on a variety of items, stick to hands and clothes. She firmly grasped with any surface. Upon contact with water foam begins to expand and solidify. For this reason, wash it with water spray is useless.

If you use conventional cleaners to remove the foam from the skin of hands, you should know that they are very poisonous, and it is better not to rub the skin such means. From splashing foam hands are not immune even with gloves on. Very often smear the hands after application of foam. She non-toxic, Therefore, is not dangerous for the skin, it does not cause burns and skin diseases. Remains of foam may come off in a few days on their own expense renewal of skin and fat excretion from the pores.

Experienced builders recommend one simple folk remedy - saline solution. Make it very simple: 5-6 tablespoons of salt mixed with 2-3 liters of warm water. Hands should be dipped in a solution for 5 minutes and then a pumice stone to gently remove the remains. After that hands should be washed and lubricate them with a suitable cream.

The sealant scrub clothes

Many recommend using strong cleaners to clean the dried foam from clothes. However, these toxic agents not only will remove the polyurethane, but also tissue damage. Any solvents with very strong effect after the application of which will be spoiled garments. They destroy the paint and can damage the PVC.

Dried foam on clothing has not come out to wash, she probably spoiled for ever, but it can try to save. With a sharp knife to gently cut the foam layer with the polluted part of the fabric. Then apply this part the solvent and leave no more than 5 minutes. If this method does not work, then you need to connect your imagination and decorate the damaged area with a beautiful patch, applique.

Smaller stains can be removed by freezing. Things you need to put in a plastic bag and leave for 30-60 minutes in the freezer. Frozen particles are cleaned with a sharp knife or hands. If traces of the stain remain, they can try to remove the stain and then wash your clothes immediately.

Removing tools from windows and doors

After the installation of windows and doors foam often remains on the surface. It is almost always used to set, as a means possesses good insulating properties. It is used as a sealant, along with other materials. Often, the foam still gets on the surface of the windows and doors that spoil their appearance.

Builders do not recommend the use of different cleaners for plastic windows, only as a last resort option. There are several other ways to remove the foam residues.

Oil method - with a sharp knife cut off the tip of the foam is then applied warmed sunflower oil. It is left for 15 minutes to soften the debris. After that, sponge for dishes scour the contaminated surface. the remaining oil is necessary to wash with soap and water immediately, so as not to remain shine. Such a method is used to remove debris from the floor.

Pharmacy method - in this case, apply the gel Demiksid. It can soften even the old foam. The gel is applied by brush, wearing gloves on the hands. The gel is applied and rubbed up until the stain disappears. When removed from the wooden surface using sandpaper.

With the help of vinegar remove polyurethane tile. Cloth soaked in vinegar, copes well with spots if an effort to wash tile.

Assembly foam can be done at home. Production of such means is a complex technical process. It is used for its production propellant and other active substances contained in the composition of the building means. Home conditions are not suitable for the job. It is better to use a ready-made product, but to work with it cleanly and the destination.