How to wash stretch ceilings

Stretch ceilings are very beautiful, practical and stylish. To keep it attractive for a long time, you need to know how to wash the stretch ceilings correctly, quickly and easily, without damaging the structure.

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What are stretch ceilings made of?

As a material for their production use polyester fabric or PVC film, which allows the flow for a long time to please you with its appearance. Such cloths are very resistant to any adverse effects - dust, moisture, soot. But, despite this, clean them regularly, in order to completely eliminate the accumulation of harmful and far unattractive raids.

Decorate the design of different materials, so care for them is different. There are three types of stretch ceilings by surface type:

• glossy;
• matt;
• specular.

Two options for material quality:

• fabric;
• made of pvc film.

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How often to wash stretch ceilings?

There is no clear schedule for cleaning the ceiling space. But some recommendations can be taken to the note to understand when it's time to start it:

1. Remove fresh dirt, the sooner, the better. From the dried up stains to get rid more difficult.
2. If the gloss is covered with dust - it's time to do a wet cleaning.
3. You can work out a regime and do a dry cleaning of the ceilings once a month.

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Than to wash stretch ceilings?

For cleaning of any level of complexity you may need such tools and tools:

• ladder;
• atomizer;
• vacuum cleaner;
• rags made of soft fabric;
• sponge;
• eraser;
• mop;
• non-abrasive detergents;
• liquid ammonia;
• cleaner for glass cleaning.

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How to clean stains from a stretch ceiling?

In case of minor contamination or scheduled cleaning, care for glossy and matt canvases is the same. It consists in the following:

1. Take advantage of the ladder-ladder - rearrange it as you perform the work.
2. Spray water on a soft cloth or on a soiled area.
3. Wipe the ceiling.
4. Remove moisture residues with a dry microfiber cloth.

Note: you need to move towards the weld seam. Make sure that the tensioning sheet does not come into contact with the base.

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How to properly clean the stretch ceiling after repair?

In case the whole surface of the ceiling needs to be cleaned of dust, for example, to get rid of the repair effects, it is not necessary to do this with a damp cloth. You can use a vacuum cleaner. To do this:

1. Put on a soft brush-attachment.
2. Turn on the vacuum cleaner to a low pulling power.
3. Hold the brush 3-4 cm from the canvas.
4. Vacuum the surface.

Note: the sections along the perimeter of the ceiling and in the corners can only be handled.

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How to wash glossy stretch ceilings?

This kind of coating differs in its brilliance and reflectivity. It is worth considering in caring for them. You can use a soapy solution, a detergent or a spray for washing glasses to get rid of serious dirt.

Method 1

To properly wash the gloss with soap or dishwashing detergent, follow the following step-by-step instruction:

1. Take 2 liters of water.
2. Add detergent until light foam forms.
3. Wipe a special cleaning cloth in the solution.
4. Treat contamination.
5. Wipe dry with a soft cloth and dry.

Method 2

Try to remove stains using a spray for washing glasses. Do this as follows:

1. Spray liquid on the surface.
2. Wipe dry with a soft, suede cloth.

Note: before applying it to the ceiling, check the reaction of the material to this product in the places hidden from the eyes.

Method 3

Good recovery of shine glossy ceilings ammonia. Treat this surface with a ceiling surface after each cleaning, and you will see your reflection in it. In order to benefit, rather than harm, it is necessary to act as follows:

1. Take a 10% solution of ammonia.
2. Apply to a soft sponge.
3. Treat the entire surface of the ceiling.
4. Wipe with a dry cloth.

Note: using ammonia alcohol, ventilate the room well, as it has a sharp unpleasant odor.

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How to wash frosted ceilings?

To look after the matte coating, it is much easier than for glossy - it does not leave any stains. Such ceilings are made from a polyurethane-impregnated fabric, and in fact it looks like an ideally plastered surface.

Caring for it with a degreasing detergent. To do this:

1. Prepare a soapy solution.
2. Place it in a spray gun.
3. Spray detergent on the ceiling.
4. Treat with a soft sponge. Dry
5. with a tissue.
6. Polish.

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How to wash fabric stretch ceilings?

Such paintings are considered to be the most vulnerable. Care for them should be extremely accurate. Unlike other types of materials, stretch ceilings from the fabric can not be treated with detergent, as additional stains and stains may form.

To clean such a surface, use a powder solution and a brush in such a way:

1. Prepare the powder solution to paste-like mass, mixing it in plain water.
2. Take a soft brush.
3. Blot the brush into the solution.
4. Treat contamination.

Note: the fabric ceiling must be treated with soft, straight strokes, without pressure or pressure. The ceiling of suede polyester fabric should be cleaned with a dry soft brush.

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Useful advices

• Never use knives, rough abrasive brushes and detergents when cleaning such a ceiling.
• Do not handle the fabric with soap solutions and detergent liquids unnecessarily.
• Before washing, remove all jewelry from your hands - this will protect the surface from damage.
• When cleaning the stretch ceiling, it is prohibited to use acetone, kerosene, acids, gasoline and alkalis.
• The used rags and napkins should not be painted.
• Any application before the first cleaning of the ceiling, first apply to a surface that does not strike the eye, and wait for the material to react.
• Always use only mild detergent concentrates and materials.
• It is not necessary to purchase a special expensive detergent, they are all identical to soap solutions.
• Try not to press when washing - the tensioning cloth should not touch the base.
• If you are not confident in your abilities, contact a specialist in the washing of stretch ceilings.
• Do not attempt to repair the structure yourself if damaged, but call the experts.

Follow these simple rules when washing stretch ceilings and you will cope with the task quickly and accurately!