General cleaning of the house is a labor-intensive process that in some cases requires certain skills and abilities. Anyone can get rid of dust or wash the floors, but cope with the ceiling and walls if they are painted water-based paint, not everyone can do it. If we are painting surfaces, it is worth knowing whether the water-based coating on the ceiling can be washed and how to do it.

Pros of painted ceilings

Treatment of ceilings and walls with water-based paints - economical option renovation in the apartment. Modern paints have many positive qualities:

• have stable resistance to moisture;
• do not have harmful impurities. Even with high temperatures do not emit toxic substances.
• easy to apply to the surface;
• water-based paints are much cheaper than tension coatings;
• repair work on applying paint can be done independently without the involvement of specialists;
• a large selection of water-based emulsions, allowing you to choose paint to suit any interior.

Water-based paint is also used in processing multi-level ceilings. They paint it and ceiling tiles. There is no need to wash such coatings frequently, except kitchen premises. Here, dirt appears on the walls and ceilings faster, and they need to be cleaned regularly.

Measures of predisposition when washing

Cleaning ceilings painted with water-based paint is not so easy. The process requires a lot of time and effort, because you cannot miss a single area - as soon as the light turns on, dust and dirt will become noticeable. To make washing easier and to protect yourself, use the following rules:

1. Use a stepladder for washing. It is more stable than other available devices. With its help it is easier to reach the ceiling.
2. Wash the walls and water-based ceiling should be done in warm water, with mild detergents diluted in it or with a soap solution.

Do not use a product containing caustic or toxic substances to wash ceilings and walls coated with water-based paint. The coating will be damaged, and the smell will be ingrained, and it will be difficult to get rid of it.

1. The ceiling is washed using a chemical detergent, albeit in a small concentration. The substances contained in the composition can damage the skin of your hands, so use rubber gloves.
2. When washing the ceiling, the product may get into your eyes, so wear glasses.
3. Mops and hard brushes can damage the painted surface. Better use a soft cloth.
4. Don't try to cover as much surface as possible at one time. To do this, you will have to stretch, which may cause you to fall. It is better to wash small areas, starting new ones only after moving the stepladder.

Washing solutions

How and how to wash a ceiling painted with water-based paint in the kitchen depends on the type of contamination:

• can't be washed strong stains A soap solution or detergent will help. Dissolve them in warm water, beat until foamy.
• if the surface is heavily contaminated, it has greasy spots or soot, wash them with the following solution: add three tablespoons of baking soda to 10 liters of warm water. This composition can be used to treat the entire ceiling or to wash only stains. After 15 minutes the dirt will come off and can be washed off warm water.

Instead of soda, you can also use table salt.

Mopping the ceiling

Once you paint your ceiling, be prepared to have to clean it regularly. To wash washable surfaces without problems, you should know how to do it correctly. The process of washing painted ceilings consists of the following steps:

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1. Pre-treat the dirtiest, greasy areas with a soda solution.
2. Take a soft cloth and rinse thoroughly in the solution. Squeeze out excess water.
3. Wipe small area painted surface. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
4. Wipe off painted walls or ceiling with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use a cloth that is too wet; it may leave streaks..

1. If you painted the surface with non-waterproof paint, you should not wash the ceiling with a large amount of water. It should be vacuumed, without touching the surface, and then wiped with a slightly damp cloth.

Cleaning the ceiling before painting

Any water-based paint, even very resistant, will sooner or later have to be renewed. Before you paint or whitewash a wall, ceiling, or surface, you need to prepare it.

Ceiling repair begins with removing the old coating, for example, by washing off the whitewash. The task is not difficult, but it is dirty and time-consuming. The question quite naturally arises - how to remove old whitewash from the ceiling quickly and without extra costs strength? Let's look at the most popular and proven methods of cleaning whitewash from the ceiling.

When is it necessary to wash off whitewash?

This is a question that beginners often ask after scraping a small area of ​​whitewash from the ceiling and getting quite dirty in the process. But is it really necessary when preparing the ceiling for finishing Should I completely remove the old coating?

Experienced repair professionals advise cleaning whitewash to the ground in several cases:

• before new whitewashing, if the old coating is peeling off or there are stains, streaks and streaks on it;
• before painting with interior paints;
• when preparing the ceiling for wallpapering;
• if it is necessary to repair joints - plaster, putty, seal cracks;
• before attaching sound and heat insulating boards to glue.

In other cases, it is enough to remove the flaking areas of whitewash using a dry method (with a spatula or sander), and then sweep the ceiling with a dry brush. This way you can prepare the ceiling for installation suspended ceilings from plasterboard, panels or aluminum slats, as well as for installing a suspended ceiling.

What to do before removing whitewash

If you decide to wash off the whitewash, the first thing you need to do is prepare the room, protect the floors, walls and furniture from dirt. If possible, it is better to remove furniture and household items from the room. Otherwise, they need to be carefully covered plastic film in two layers. The joints of the film are taped with tape.

The floors also need to be covered with film, and it must be strong enough. If the film is thin, you can cover it on top with newspapers or cardboard so as not to tear it. When the whitewash is removed, the walls become slightly dirty; they do not need to be protected from dirt, but simply wiped after finishing the work.

You need to take care in advance of a stand or stepladder with which you will wash off the ceiling. It should be comfortable and stable - your safety depends on it. The tools and materials you will need to clean the ceiling depend on the method chosen.

Note! When washing off the whitewash with water in the place where the lamp is connected, you can accidentally wet the electrical wiring. In order not to cause a short circuit, it is better to turn off the lamp at this time, and illuminate the ceiling with a carrier or a lantern, which also needs to be prepared in advance.

How to quickly wash off a ceiling: proven methods

All methods of washing the ceiling can be divided into dry and wet. Dry methods include removing whitewash with a spatula or sander. Wet methods - washing with water and chemically active solutions. The latter allow you to clean the ceiling more thoroughly, but at the same time more dirt is formed.

The choice of method largely depends on the type of whitewash. Determining what is whitewashing a ceiling is quite simple: you need to rub it with your finger. Chalk leaves a thick residue on your hand white coating, lime practically does not whiten. In addition, the ceiling can be painted with water-based paint, which leaves no marks on the finger at all. In this case, moisten a small area of ​​the ceiling with a sponge and rub it; the water-based paint will not wash off, but will only become slightly soapy.

Any cleaning method is suitable for a ceiling whitened with chalk. Dry cleaning with a spatula is carried out when the adhesion of the whitewash to the ceiling is poor and it comes off easily. In this case, sometimes the putty peels off, and the ceiling has to be puttied again. To avoid extra work, you don’t need to press too hard on the spatula; it’s better to wash off the remaining whitewash with water.

Washing with water using a sponge is only effective for a chalky finish. It is difficult to wash off lime or water-based paint with a sponge; it will take a lot of time, effort and water. Chemical removers are more effective. You can speed up this process by using a spatula - they use it to clean off the pre-moistened whitewash. After this, the ceiling is finally washed with water.

Mechanical cleaning with a grinder can be used for any type of whitewash; it easily removes the coating layer regardless of its adhesion to the base. The method is highly effective, but it generates a lot of dust, so to completely clean the ceiling you still have to wash it.

Removing whitewash from the ceiling: instructions

Having chosen a method for cleaning the ceiling, you need to prepare a tool and necessary materials. You should also take care to wear eye and nose protection, especially when dry cleaning. Goggles and a petal respirator should be at hand.

Dry cleaning with a spatula

This method is more often used as a pre-cleaning before wet washing, removing individual areas with poor adhesion.

To work you will need:

• rubber hammer;
• spatulas, wide (from 10 cm) and narrow (5-7 cm);
• coarse sandpaper.

To remove dust, you can use a vacuum cleaner with a disposable bag. In this case, the air intake can be brought directly to the place where the ceiling is cleaned.

Below is the sequence of work.

Step 1. Places where the whitewash has swelled or peeled off are gently tapped. rubber mallet. The handle of a spatula can also be used for this purpose. In this case, the whitewash, which has weak adhesion, completely peels off.

Step 2. Use a narrow spatula to pry up weak spots and remove the layer from them. old whitewash. Carefully expand it with a wide spatula and clean it to a solid base, being careful not to scratch the putty. To prevent the whitewash from falling on the floor, you can place a scoop under the spatula.

Step 3. Remains of whitewash are cleaned with sandpaper. The dust generated during this process can be conveniently removed with a vacuum cleaner. After finishing the work, sweep the ceiling with a brush or wash it with a damp sponge.

This method is too labor-intensive to clean the entire ceiling area; it is better to use a sander for this purpose.

The grinder is usually used for lime whitewash or water-based paint, which is difficult to wash off and can be removed with a spatula.

To work you will need:

• angle grinder with abrasive wheel;
• vacuum cleaner;
• eye and respiratory protection.

After preparation, you can start working.

Step 1. During work, a lot of dust is generated, so before starting to clean the ceiling, be sure to wear safety glasses and a respirator. It is better to connect the sander to a vacuum cleaner, then most of the dust will be removed in a timely manner.

Step 2. Clean the coating on the ceiling with a sander, first using sandpaper with a coarse abrasive, and after removing most of the whitewash, change it to a finer one.

Step 3. Cleaning is carried out to the base - the concrete floor slab. After finishing sanding, dust will remain on the ceiling; it must be washed off with a sponge or soft cloth or sweep with a soft brush followed by a primer. After this, the ceiling is ready for repair and finishing.

Note! Like mechanical removal with a spatula, the grinding method is quite complex and time-consuming, in addition, the room will be dusty and dirty. It is not advisable to use this method to remove chalk whitewash; it is much easier to remove it using the wet method.

Washing the ceiling with a sponge

A thin layer of chalky coating can simply be washed off with plain water with the addition of detergent or other active ingredients.

For this you will need:

• a basin or bucket with warm water with some detergent added;
• sponge or mop with a sponge attachment.

Step 1. Prepare a soap solution: add 50 ml of any detergent with surfactants to 5-7 liters of water. Mix thoroughly until lung education foam. Surfactants impair the adhesion of chalk particles to the base and to each other, due to this the whitewash becomes loose and is easily washed off.

Step 2. Using a sponge, moisten the surface of the ceiling, leave it for a few minutes to swell, after which the chalk whitewash is washed away in a circular motion and removed from the ceiling. The water needs to be changed as it becomes dirty, not forgetting to add detergent.

Step 3. The washed ceiling is wiped with slightly acidified water; to do this, add a tablespoon of vinegar essence or a teaspoon of citric acid to the water. You can also use a weak solution of copper sulfate (20-30 grams of dry preparation per liter of warm water). With its help, you can not only completely clean the whitewash, but also remove rusty stains, disinfect the ceiling and prevent the appearance of mold and mildew.

Using this method, you can wash off the whitewash efficiently and without damaging the putty layer. But this process is quite long, dirty and unpleasant. To speed it up, you can use a spatula.

Quite popular, simple and cheap way. It can be used for any type of whitewashing, and its effectiveness can be increased using various additives.

You will need:

• container for water or washing solution;
• spray bottle or spray bottle;
• putty knife;
• sponge.

The table shows additives used to remove different types whitewashing They are added to the solution for spraying on the ceiling. The dosage is indicated per 10 liters.

Table. Solutions for removing whitewash from the ceiling.

Type of whitewash	Stripping compound
Chalk	A tablespoon of vinegar essence, 50 ml of liquid detergent with a surfactant. Dissolve in warm water and spray on the ceiling in two layers with an interval of 5-10 minutes.
Chalk and lime	Bleach-based product “Belizna” – 50 ml. Bred in cold water, applied by spray or roller. Requires neutralization after completion of work using a weak solution of citric acid or vinegar.
Lime	Grated laundry soap – 100 grams (half a piece), soda ash– 1 glass. The components are dissolved in hot water, cool, filter and apply to the ceiling.
Water-based paint	Vial of iodine alcohol tincture(50 ml) diluted in water, spray the ceiling from a spray bottle in 1-2 layers.

Step 1. Prepare a cleaning solution appropriate for the coating in a large container. The solution consumption is 0.5-1 liters per 1 m2 of ceiling. Pour it into a spray bottle or small container. Apply to a section of the ceiling with an area of ​​1-2 m2, wait 5 minutes, then apply a second layer. After absorption, the whitewash gets wet well, the active substances from the solution weaken the adhesion of the particles.

Step 2. The wet whitewash is carefully lifted with a spatula and cleaned off from the entire treated area. You can place a container under the spatula to collect whitewash. To speed up the process, you need to separate sections of the ceiling: while one is soaked in the remover, the second is cleaned manually.

Step 3. After removing the whitewash, the ceiling is washed clean with a sponge or mop using a soap solution. After treating the ceiling with alkaline-based active substances (“Whiteness”), table vinegar or vinegar is added to the water for final rinsing. citric acid for neutralization.

Note! A well-wet layer of whitewash does not generate dust or smudge when removed. If dust forms, it needs to be wetted again. If the solution smears and becomes soapy, you need to wait 5-10 minutes until excess moisture will evaporate.

If you have previously hung wallpaper on a cheap wallpaper glue, you probably noticed that when glue gets in contact, the whitewash peels off after drying and easily comes off the walls and ceiling. The folk method of removing whitewash is based on this property.

Tools and materials:

• cheap wallpaper glue or hand-made paste;
• roller or wide brush;
• wide spatula;
• sponge.

The operating sequence is given below.

Step 1. Dilute the glue according to the instructions on the box and leave it to swell. If there is no glue, cook the paste. Flour is mixed with cold water in a ratio of 1:3 using a mixer, put on low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. After boiling, remove from heat, strain and cool.

Step 2. Apply glue to the ceiling using a roller in two layers and leave until completely dry. After drying, the whitewash will begin to peel off from the ceiling and will need to be carefully scraped off with a spatula. To avoid littering, place a ditch or scoop under the spatula.

Step 3. The remaining whitewash is washed off with warm soapy water using a sponge.

Note! You can glue old newspapers onto the second layer of glue applied. After the glue has dried, the newspapers can be easily removed along with the whitewash layer, and you do not need to use a spatula.

Video - How to wash whitewash from the ceiling

Chemical methods for washing ceilings

The most effective and quick way whitewash removal is based on the use of special removers. They are applied to the ceiling, wait the prescribed time, and then scrape off the coating with a spatula. In this case, the ceiling is completely cleared of traces of whitewash and no further washing is required.

Removers are sold in building materials stores; The most popular compositions include:

• Metylan and Quelyd Dissoucol - for removing whitewash and old wallpaper;
• Probel – for removing chalk and gypsum whitewash and dust;
• Alfa-20 – for removing lime and chalk whitewash and cleaning after repairs.

Metylan And Quelyd Dissoucol– popular wallpaper removers, thanks to their deep penetrating ability, they effectively wash away whitewash. Liquid concentrated products based on surfactants. Sold in 0.25 liter containers, this amount is diluted in 10-15 liters of water and soaked in whitewash. After getting wet, the coating can be easily removed without streaks.

Probel– professional concentrate with neutral pH, transparent liquid, colorless and odorless, with low foaming. The product is diluted in a ratio of 1 to 100 with water and used to remove whitewash. Apply to the ceiling, wait until the chalky layer dissolves and wash off with water. After using the product there are no streaks or whiteness left.

Alfa-20– greenish concentrate with the smell of apple for removing lime, chalk and cement dust and plaque. Suitable for both removing whitewash and cleaning after renovation. An acid-based product that effectively removes even tough stains. To wash off lime whitewash, use a solution of concentrate in water 1 to 15. The product completely and streak-free removes lime and dirt, and also cleans the surface of rust spots and drips from flooding.

Important! Work with the concentrate only with gloves and safety glasses! In addition, the pH of an undiluted solution is 1, which corresponds to strong acids!

All of the described methods for removing whitewash are effective and simple; they will quickly clear the ceiling of the old coating. Traditional methods using improvised means will not require extra costs, and purchased removers have a concentrated composition, so one package is enough for large area ceiling. The prepared surface can be used for any type of finishing without additional processing.

Video - Using Metylan whitewash/wallpaper remover

Over time, combustion products, dust, splashes, grease deposits and even insect residues begin to accumulate on the kitchen ceiling. In terms of contamination, it is the most problematic area in the house, so most often the housewife has to wash it.

The ceiling will not become clean on its own, and stains will not evaporate on their own, so it is not recommended to delay the inevitable procedure. Moreover, gradually but surely, contaminants are absorbed deeper into the surface, become stronger, and it can be almost impossible to wash them off. In this case, improve appearance The ceiling in the kitchen will only work after its complete renovation.

Washing methods depending on the type of ceiling

To clean the ceiling with minimal effort, without disturbing its appearance, you need to know some secrets, depending on the type of ceiling surface. The housewife must prepare in advance:

• step ladder;
• mop with telescopic design pens or a brush with a long handle;
• deep container (basin or bucket);
• soft rags;
• safety glasses, household or medical gloves (rubber, latex, polyethylene);
• necessary detergent, depending on the coating or ceiling material.

Expect positive result refreshing the ceiling is only possible if careful and competent work. The stretch ceiling can be washed with ordinary, but not aggressive detergents using a flannel rag. To do this, the product is diluted in water, but the temperature of the solution should not be hot or too cold. The permissible limit is 40 degrees, but it is better if the prepared composition is at room temperature or slightly higher. You can check it in a simple way– when immersed, the hand should not feel the heat of the surrounding liquid.

Stretch ceilings are easy to damage, so using abrasives and hard brushes is strictly prohibited.

The suspended ceiling should be washed carefully, without pressing, to prevent damage to the film when it comes into contact with concrete slab or other solid base. A soft cloth or wide sponge with a long handle will the best option, with their help it will be easy to clean the ceiling.

It should be noted that polishes are available for sale at quite affordable price, designed specifically for tension surfaces. And alcohol-containing compounds for caring for decorative facing materials will help to avoid stains on the gloss.

Movements when washing suspended ceilings should be made along the weld seam in translational, but not circular movements.

In case of accidental damage to the film when cleaning the kitchen, it is recommended to immediately seal the suspended ceiling in the place where its integrity was damaged masking tape(clerical - not allowed). After this, you should immediately contact a specialist for help.

If the suspended ceiling in the kitchen has soot stains, they will need to be soaked first. Only after this can you try to wipe off the dirt.

IN last years Popular among consumers are textured and smooth tiles, which are quickly and quite easily installed on ceilings in the kitchen, hallway, and living spaces. She is being released various colors with imitation stone, wood and textiles.

Tile care options depend on its external coating:

• The laminated surface is washed with warm soapy water using a soft sponge;
• non-laminated tiles do not withstand exposure detergents, therefore, remove dust with a dry cloth, brush or vacuum cleaner, and remove dirt with a school eraser;
• products with a thin film are wiped with a damp cloth soaked in a liquid detergent without chlorine, solvents and abrasives;
• mirror and glass tiles are treated with products intended for the care of mirrors or glass. The solution is applied with a soft cloth and then wiped dry with flannel.

Under no circumstances should you wash kitchen tiles with excessive amounts of water. Despite the fact that the material is not afraid of moisture, the base of the ceiling may become wet, after which the tiles will probably collapse.

Painted ceiling

In the kitchen, water-based paint is most often applied to the ceiling surface over a putty layer. You can try to wash it with a weak soap solution with the addition of a small amount of soda. But even if this is done manually as carefully as possible, the evenness of the color will still be lost. After this, stains will appear, and the housewife will be disappointed with the work done.

Applying a water-based emulsion of the appropriate shade in one layer will help correct the situation. But there is no point in doing such a procedure even once every two to three months due to the laboriousness of the process.

For water-based coatings, dry cleaning with a large but soft brush or vacuum cleaner is suitable, which is recommended to be done regularly.

Stains on painted surfaces are removed with a water-vitriol solution, for which 100 grams of vitriol are diluted in 2.5 liters of water. The composition should be applied pointwise.

Painted ceilings include wooden ones suspended structures, in particular, lining. It is coated with varnish or oil paint. Such surfaces are washed with warm soapy water or plain water, moistening a soft cloth in it. Then the wood is wiped with a dry cloth.

Lime whitewash on the ceiling is not intended for washing. You can update it only by completely repainting it.

Plastic panels

Such materials have a high level of moisture resistance, so plastic can be washed with any available means, free of solvents, chlorine and abrasives. The fact that the liquid contains ammonia has a beneficial effect on the plastic surface, which is reflected in the absence of streaks and damage after washing.

It is acceptable to wash panels and slabs with polishes produced for plastic. But do not scrub off dirt with hard brushes or metal scrapers. They are capable of destroying the material without the possibility of its further restoration.

Sometimes housewives wash plastic with improvised means, such as shower gels or dishwashing liquids, shampoos or glass compounds. But quite often they cause cloudy gloss and the appearance of unpleasant stains.

Fabric on the ceiling

Fabric wallpaper or tensile structures It is recommended to clean textiles with a vacuum cleaner or a dry brush. If wet cleaning is necessary, the surface should be washed with a barely damp cloth using progressive movements and without effort. But this should be done extremely rarely, since the likelihood of divorces is too high, which will subsequently be impossible to get rid of.

Should not be used when washing fabric ceiling rub for a long time with a rag or sponge in one place, and also carry out circular movements. There will be worn or bleached areas on the surface.

Fabric surfaces are strictly not allowed to be washed with glass liquids; they can stain or blur the textile design. If there are contaminants that are difficult to remove, you need to call specialists from specialized companies who will not only eliminate the unpleasant contaminants, but also advise on issues of interest.

Wallpaper

To clean ceilings covered with paper wallpaper, use a vacuum cleaner. Such surfaces are not allowed to be washed. As a last resort, you can use a slightly dampened rag. Washable wallpaper may be wiped with a soft damp sponge.

Do not use laundry soap to prepare a soap solution. It contains too much alkali, which can damage any surface. The solution should have foam obtained by beating a mixture of water and planed regular facial soap. It is the foam that will help clean the ceiling.

Do not expect the cleaning liquid to dry on the surface of the material being cleaned. Immediately after removing dirt, it must be washed with a damp cloth soaked in clean water, and then wiped with a dry cloth. Your kitchen ceiling will look amazing!

Old stains and stains are much more difficult to remove than fresh stains, as they “eat” into the material over time. That's why experienced housewives they try to remove them “as they come”, without putting them on the back burner.

Before washing the ceiling in the kitchen, you should first vacuum it, since dust mixed with washing liquid turns into an abrasive, small particles of which damage the glossy and smooth surface.

Cleaning the ceiling in the kitchen is not a daily or even weekly procedure. If the kitchen is equipped with a good hood, then cleaning is carried out no more than once every six months. However, cleaning surfaces is not always easy: the contamination here is very specific.

Means and tools

How to clean the ceiling in the kitchen depends on the nature of the surface: the properties of water-based paint and stretch film very different. But the tools are almost always the same:

• a mop with a soft attachment, preferably with a movable one;
• long-handled brush;
• water container - basin, bucket;
• soft cloth for wiping, napkins;
• detergents appropriate for the type of ceiling surface.

It is also advisable not to neglect protective equipment: glasses protect your eyes from small solid particles, and gloves protect the skin of your hands from the aggressive action of detergents.

Cleaning the ceiling – painted or whitewashed

Despite the variety of ceiling designs, the most common finishing methods still include painting or even whitewashing. This method is the most affordable, but, unfortunately, it is not durable and wear-resistant.

• Whitewashing with chalk or lime excludes wet cleaning, even the simplest one. The only way to bring the ceiling surface into relative order is to carefully clean the soot stains with a dry brush. Grease and colored stains cannot be removed: touching a damp or wet cloth, even if the stain can be removed, will leave streaks or gray stains.

Whitewashing has to be repeated every year, or even six months, to keep the kitchen in order.

• Painting with water-based paint provides a more durable result. This paint dries quickly and has no odor. However, its solvent is water, and therefore the painted ceiling is afraid of the action of water.

If possible, the surface should be cleaned with a dry brush.

If stains from soot and grease are persistent, use warm water with added laundry soap and soda. It is better to do without a mop and brushes and clean the surface manually.

• Rare, but staining still occurs oil paint. The latter is not afraid of water: you can wash the ceiling with warm water with the addition of washing powder. In case of severe contamination, pressure and the use of special means are allowed.

Wallpapered ceiling

if used paper wallpaper, then it is not possible to cook anything from them. The surface is cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Noticeable stains from soot or grease can be carefully removed with a damp cloth. But this method is only suitable for small areas, since the stains leave abrasions and the design is erased.

Water-repellent or non-woven wallpaper allows for wet cleaning. Certainly, we're talking about about a damp cloth and a solution with a mild detergent.

Plastic ceiling panels

The material is resistant to wear and can withstand both high dampness and hot steam. Another useful property — plastic panels They do not absorb dirt, grease and soot, so they can be washed without much difficulty.

• Use a weak soap solution, water with the addition of a neutral detergent. If the slats white, then you can wash the ceiling from soot with water and bleach - 2 tablespoons of bleach per 10 liters.
• It is most convenient to work with a mop with a microfiber attachment, or a brush with a long handle.
• After using the soap solution, it is necessary to rinse the plastic clean water and wipe dry with a napkin. Especially when it comes to glossy panels, on which stains are very noticeable. The photo shows a working moment of cleaning.

Cleaning suspended ceilings

PVC film does not absorb dirt and grease at all, so cleaning it is quite easy.

• You can also clean the film during dry cleaning using a vacuum cleaner, but you need to make sure that the nozzle does not touch the surface.
• Wet cleaning is carried out with a napkin or soft cloth – microfiber. Hard brushes are not used; they can easily damage or scratch the surface.
• For washing, use warm water with the addition of a mild detergent - ordinary or special. If the canvas is glossy, alcohol-containing window cleaners are perfect.
• After cleaning, the surface must be wiped dry to avoid streaks. Glossy canvases are wiped with a solution of ammonia - in this way it is easy to return the varnish shine to the surface.

The video demonstrates the cleaning of ceilings of various types.

If the apartment is constantly kept clean, then the owner rarely gets around to cleaning the ceiling. Still, this is not the floor or walls, where much more dust and dirt collects than on the ceiling. But, nevertheless, at least once a year you have to do this difficult work, especially in kitchen areas. And then the housewife is faced with the question of how to wash a ceiling painted with water-based paint.

The advantage of ceilings painted with water-based emulsion

Not all owners do this in their apartments stretch ceiling, preferring a more economical finishing option - painted surfaces with water-based paint, which has a number of positive characteristics. Modern views This coating differs:

• moisture resistance;
• environmentally friendly (do not emit harmful fumes even at high indoor temperatures);
• easy application;
• relatively low cost compared to suspended ceilings;
• ability to quickly execute redecorating without extra financial costs.

In recent years, multi-level ceiling structures, made from plasterboard, for decoration of which water-based paint, pure white or tinted, is used.

This coating does not require frequent cleaning, with the exception of kitchen areas. As a rule, gas combustion products, fumes from cooking food, dust settle on the surface of the kitchen ceiling, and this whole symbiosis quickly creates an unsightly greasy film. And if in living rooms the question of how to wash ceilings painted with water-based paint does not cause problems, then with the kitchen ceiling surface much more difficult.

What products can be used to clean water-based coatings?

First of all, it is necessary to determine what composition the ceiling is painted with. What and how to wash? The simplest method is the usual warm water with a detergent, which, using a soft sponge or an old clean rag, can easily clean the surface from dirt and dust.

However, this method is not always effective in removing soot and grease, given that not all water-based coatings can withstand intense friction with a sponge or rag. If a regular water-based emulsion is applied to the surface, without adding acrylic or silicone, then clean kitchen ceiling It will be almost impossible from ingrained soot and grease. In this case, there is only one way out - to repaint the ceiling.

Preparing for general cleaning of ceilings

Before washing a ceiling painted with water-based paint, you need to prepare everything necessary tools, devices and protective equipment. To do this you will need:

• a stepladder with the widest possible platform to eliminate the risk of the container with the cleaning solution falling;
• a mop that has the function of removing the cleaning cover;
• soap or detergent compositions;
• a vacuum cleaner or brush with a long handle and soft bristles;
• containers for cleaning solution and clean water;
• foam sponge;
• clean, non-fading rags;
• protective equipment for hands, head and eyes - rubber gloves, goggles, hat.

If spring-cleaning Since cleaning is carried out regularly in the house, cleaning the ceilings will not be difficult, especially in residential areas. You can remove dust and cobwebs using a vacuum cleaner, a soft-bristled brush or a broom wrapped in a clean, well-wrung out rag. After this procedure, you may not have to use wet cleaning.

Mopping the ceiling

It is necessary to observe safety precautions, even with such a seemingly simple task as washing the ceiling.

Safe work

The stepladder must be installed securely and not used to avoid injury; there are various supports under its legs in case of uneven floor covering. You should not stretch while standing on the stairs, trying to capture as much of the ceiling area as possible. It’s better to get off once again and move the stepladder to a new place than to go to the emergency room after an unsuccessful fall.

Particular care must be taken when moving the ladder if flooring made of smooth tiles. During the process of wet cleaning of the ceiling, water will still fall on the floor, and on such a covering the housewife herself can easily slip and the ladder can move out of its place.

The container for the soap solution must be chosen in such a size and shape that it fits firmly on the platform of the stepladder. On top of your clothes, it is better to wear an apron with large pockets where you can put rags or a sponge when changing stages of washing. For example, you washed the surface with a damp sponge, and then you need to blot the ceiling with a dry rag. At this time, you can put the sponge in your apron pocket, since there is unlikely to be room for it on the stepladder platform, and it can easily fall. This means that you will have to once again get down from the stepladder and get back up again.

Effective washing

After the ceiling has been cleaned of dust using the dry method, if necessary, proceed directly to the procedure using a cleaning solution. It is not recommended to add strong detergents with a bleaching effect to the water. In this case, stripes with lighter areas will inevitably form on the ceiling, or worse, the paint will simply wash off from the surface and a new coating will have to be applied. Do not rub the ceiling too hard with a wet sponge or rag. Movements should be soft and smooth.

You can add a small amount of baking soda to the water to clean particularly dirty areas or remove stains. If after treatment with a soap solution the dirt cannot be eliminated, then you can use soda. Approximately three or four tablespoons of ordinary baking soda are taken per bucket of water and the heavily contaminated surface is washed with this solution. After 10 - 15 minutes, the surface treated with this method must be rinsed with clean water and blotted (not wiped, namely, gently and carefully blotted) with a dry rag.

In rooms such as a bathroom or toilet, it is not uncommon for mold to form on the ceiling and walls. In this case, before starting to wash the surfaces, problem areas it is necessary to treat with special antifungal drugs produced in the form of an aerosol. After this, you can try to wash the surface with a soap solution. If traces of mold cannot be removed, you should resort to copper sulfate, but after such drastic measures there can be no talk of any cleaning of the ceiling. There is only one way out - to paint the surface once with the same water-based paint.

The main point of the article

It is not difficult to wash a ceiling painted with water-based paint, but the expected effect will not always satisfy the owner. A coating that does not contain acrylic or silicone does not withstand strong mechanical stress and the use of aggressive detergents. It is easier to get a clean and fresh surface by painting with a new water-based composition.