Than wipe silicone grease

It is difficult to find today a sphere of construction or industry where silicone is not used. Although this material is sufficiently easy to apply, it is sometimes impossible to avoid the handling of adjacent areas of the surface or clothing. That is why it is so necessary to know in advance how to wash the silicone grease to stop the problem quickly.

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What is silicone?

Silicone grease is a white translucent mass that has been widely used not only in industry and everyday life, but also in aviation. It is used for the preservation of rubber parts and their lubrication, prevents the destruction of various parts of the interior and equipment. Such material has the property of transferring heat during the operation of electrical elements, is capable of withstanding temperature fluctuations from -40 to +250C.

In addition, silicone grease is widely used in equipment for dentistry, printing, plumbing, in chemical laboratories for sealing and lubricating special utensils. In everyday life with the help of silicone it is possible to lubricate locks, hinges, seams, to seal mechanisms, to seal the details of water models.

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How to wash the silicone grease?

The high seal index, which ensures the use of grease, has made its use popular in repair and construction work. However, with its careless use on the clothes appear spots that are very difficult to wash.

To solve this problem you will need:

• glasses, respirator, rubber gloves;
• vinegar, acetone, thinner, gasoline, liquids on alcohol;
• white spirit, special washing PENTA-840 or "ANTISIL";
• clean brush, microfiber or soft cloth.

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How to remove silicone grease from clothes?

There are several ways to remove silicone from clothes without damaging it. Before removing stains, read the label, since the cleaning method depends on the composition of the silicone grease.

Method 1

If the lubricant has an acid base, remove the stain with vinegar:

1. Wear glasses, respirator, rubber gloves.
2. Take a 70% solution of acetic acid and abundantly moisten the stain.
3. Leave for 30 minutes, then carefully remove the silicone with a clean rag.

Important! Be careful. Acetic acid has a strong odor, capable of damaging not only the hands, but also the mucous membranes of the nose, throat and eyes, respiratory tract.

Method 2

If the basis of silicone grease is alcohol, remove stain with liquids on alcohol:

1. Take any alcohol: technical, denatured, medical or plain vodka.
2. Pour the liquid onto a clean rag.
3. Wipe the spot with a cloth soaked in rag until the silicone begins to transform into balls that will easily move away from the fabric.

Method 3

With solvents, it is easy to wipe off stains from amine, amide or oxime silicone sealant:

1. Take petrol or acetone, white spirit or any solvent for alcohol. Wet one of the cleaners with a clean sponge or a soft rag.
2. Wipe the stain and leave for 30 minutes.
3. Repeat the procedure.
4. Wash the fabric in the basin and then in the washing machine.

Remember that when working with silicone products and any solvents, it is necessary to protect the hand skin with cotton gloves.

Method 4

When deciding how to wash the silicone grease, pay attention and specially designed for this household chemical products. In the construction shops you will find many similar options. Our specialists recommend using "PENTA-840" or "ANTISIL".

Important! Before using them, read the instructions from the developers, where you will be offered the exact sequence removal of the silicone spot .

Method 5

This option is a mechanical method for removing the silicone spot:

1. Tightly pull the fabric on the flat surface with a stain up.
2. Take a metal brush or scraper.
3. Scratch the silicone, taking care not to damage the fabric.
4. Remove residues by selecting one of the above methods.

Important! Do not try to remove stains from delicate fabrics with the help of solvents, and even more so mechanically. They can irretrievably spoil it. Use dry cleaning services. Specialists will help you get rid of silicone on delicate things.