How is it easier to remove stains from the surface of a stretch ceiling?

Each owner of suspended ceilings at least once in his life was faced with the need to clean them. Stains on the stretch ceiling appear for various reasons, which you need to know about and at the first manifestations to eliminate either the source or already existing pollution.
Before installing modern stretch ceilings, many are mistaken, assuming that they are quite far from all influences, therefore they rarely give in to pollution. But this is not at all true. Moreover, owners of fabric tension surfaces should remember that it is they who most often get dirty.

But it doesn’t make you upset and make rash decisions at the sight of spots. In order to know how to wash them correctly, you must first understand why they appeared. Indeed, certain cleaning products and tools are selected based on the cause of the problem. This is especially true for fabric stretch ceilings.

The most common causes of stains on stretch ceilings

Manufacturers apply a special protective layer to the coating of all tension surfaces, which prevents the spread of germs, various fungi and mold. But it is impossible to insure any ceiling from mechanical damage. We will analyze the most common causes of spots on stretch ceilings.

Spatter grease and soot.

Soot deposits and grease appear on the surface located in the kitchen.

Moisture.

After moisture has entered and dried out, characteristic spots remain on the ceiling. If you live in a private house or in a multi-storey building on the top floor, the roof can often leak. Leakage of the roof provokes the appearance of yellow spots. Also, characteristic spots appear on the ceilings in the bathroom from accumulating moisture or splashes from washing, for example, in the shower. Also, yellow spots appear after the gulf of the apartment by neighbors. And even when the ceiling is washed, stains may appear again if the interfloor plate after the bay is not completely dry.

Paint.

Paint can affect stretch ceilings in several ways. For example, if the ceiling includes metal pipes that must be constantly painted. Then spots appear from spray brushes. Or, past ceilings could have been painted with oil paint. This is quite common, because it was previously believed that oil paints look beautiful and they are quite durable. The oil remaining even after complete removal of the paint penetrates deep into the floor slab and emerges gradually over time.

Dust, including construction.

Especially a lot of dust is generated when drilling brick or concrete walls.

Rust.

It appears if the house is already quite old. Rust is formed gradually and significantly spoils the appearance of the surface. Often red stains appear after the gulf of the ceiling by neighbors.

How to wash stains of various kinds from a stretch ceiling?

Different types of pollution should also be removed in different ways. Something can be easily erased, and something can be removed only after drastic actions. But nevertheless, it is easiest to remove stains from moisture, whether it is stains after bathing in the shower, from an exploding can with stewed fruit, or even if after a mosquito slammed and there were traces of blood on the ceiling. All this must be carefully erased with a damp cloth. You can use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. It is also easy to remove traces on the glossy ceiling and on the fabric.
It is not much more difficult to deal with spots after a long accumulation of moisture or a bay. Moisture accumulated in it will protect the entire interior from unplanned repairs, but the ceiling itself will be damaged.
It is necessary to apply a little greasy clay or a solution of soda ash on damaged areas of the ceiling. After the agent has dried, it must be washed off with plain clean water. If only a part of the contamination is gone, the procedure must be repeated. This method can also help in the case of rust.

Soot and grease stains can be removed with a simple soap solution.

You need to crumble a small piece of soap into the chips and add it to warm water.
You can also add a little mild detergent to the water.
Soap and powder should completely dissolve. It is very important. Otherwise, you may spoil or scratch the surface.
Wipe the wire with a soft cloth, again preferably without lint.

Tip
Canvas during work can damage the rings and bracelets on the hands - it is better to remove them. Be sure to wipe with your hands, do not use a mop, otherwise you can scratch the canvas. Wash until the ceiling is clean.

Any dust, even building dust, is cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle must be used with a long pile. No need to rub with a washcloth, napkin or cloth, otherwise there may be stains. In addition, there may be large particles in the dust that will scratch the canvas.

In the case of paint, several methods can be used, starting with a soapy solution. If the soap with the powder did not help, you can use ammonia. A little means is dissolved in water and wiped the surface.

If you have a fabric stretch ceiling, you can wash the dirt with soda.

It is necessary to prepare a 5% solution of soda ash.
You can add a little salt to the water. This will improve cleansing.
The whole solution must be well mixed so that not even small scratching particles remain.

You can also wipe it with a simple cloth until the stains are gone.

For washing stretch ceilings, you can use special tools. Such compositions are much more expensive than the above methods. They are produced in several forms:

Sprays
gels;
liquid solutions.

Therefore, when spots appear, do not panic. Any stain can be cleaned. The main thing is to do it properly.