General rules for the care of plastic panels
When cleaning plastic panels from dirt, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- abrasive compounds are not allowed. Solids in cleaning products leave scratches and dents on the plastic, which provokes the development of fungus and mold on the damaged surface;
Tip: Use only liquid gels and solutions to clean plastic.
- Do not use brushes or sponges with a hard surface to apply cleaning solutions. For cleaning plastic, soft sponges or wipes are best suited;
- Do not use immediately all available means when washing the panels. If one product does not cope with the contamination, you need to wait until the surface to be dried is dry, and only then try another, more powerful product;
- After cleaning the panels from dirt with the help of special products, you should finally wash the surface with clean water, and then dry the plastic with dry cloths. This procedure will help to avoid the appearance of stains;
- Before washing the PVC panels in the bathroom, or other room with high humidity, you need to prepare a special solution. For the preparation of solutions, it is recommended to use distilled or filtered water;
- it is undesirable to constantly use ready-made household cleaning products - it is better to use alternative methods using gentle ingredients;
- To maintain the plastic in its original form, it should be cleaned at least once a month. This also applies to plastic windows and balcony glazing. Such a measure will prevent the formation of fungus and mold, and will also prevent the formation of rust stains and calcareous deposits.
Which devices are best used so as not to damage the panels
Before starting cleaning, prepare tools with which you can efficiently and safely clean plastic panels:
- soft cotton fabrics;
- soft sponges with a finely porous structure;
- melamine sponge;
- acrylic sponges;
- Before washing plastic panels on the ceiling, you should purchase a special mop with a sponge and a telescopic handle.
How to wash plastic panels
To combat dirt and smudges on plastic, various household and special cleaning compounds are used.
Soap solution
Laundry soap grated on a coarse grater (piece of 100 g.) And liquid dishwashing detergent (50 ml) are dissolved in water (1000 ml). Soap and gel should completely dissolve.
The finished solution is applied with a soft sponge to soiled surfaces. This composition copes well with greasy spots and traces of food.
Soda
Soda is dissolved in warm water until a thick paste forms. The resulting paste is applied with a sponge to dirty places and left for 20-30 minutes, after which it is washed off with a sponge. At the end of the procedure, the surface is washed with clean water and dried with rags.
Soda paste is suitable for cleaning stains of fat, traces of nicotine and food.
Vinegar and alcohol
This solution is suitable for processing exclusively plain panels without a pattern.
To prepare the solution, you need to first soak a sponge with a small amount of alcohol, then dip it in vinegar, after which you can proceed to clean the plastic. After cleaning, the surface is washed with running water and dried.
Before starting work, it is recommended to check the reaction of the plastic in a separate area.
Ammonia
Ammonia-based compounds are suitable for cleaning PVC panels and frames of plastic windows.
To prepare the solution, you will need to thoroughly mix 20 ml of ammonia in 1000 ml of water. The solution is applied to the surface with a sponge or cloth, after which the dirt is removed with clean water, and the surface of the plastic is dried with a cotton cloth.
Liquid universal remedies
For cleaning plastic, you can use ready-made cleaning compounds of well-known manufacturers.
Perfectly cope with any type of pollution: Amway, Mr.Proper and Cif cream.
What to do if you need to clean the panels on the ceiling
Pollution on the ceiling plastic coating can occur for several reasons:
- with a poorly functioning hood in the kitchen, steam and flying fats accumulate on the ceiling, forming greasy spots;
- in the event of a water main accident on the upper floors, water may leak through the ceiling, resulting in rusty smudges on the ceiling;
- hard tap water, evaporating at high temperature, contributes to the formation of calcareous deposits on the ceiling;
- pollute plastic on the ceiling and insect traces.
When cleaning plastic on the ceiling, remember that non-laminated products can only be cleaned with dry wipes.
To wash laminated surfaces, you need to prepare the following tools and tools:
- a mop with a telescopic handle;
- a cotton rag;
- small pore sponge;
- capacity for solution and water;
- cleaning agent.
To wash the plastic ceiling panels, it is better to prepare a soap solution (100 grams of crushed laundry soap in 3 liters of warm water). The solution is applied with a sponge or soft brush to the plastic and left for 5 minutes to soften the dirt.
Dirt is removed with a foam sponge until the solution is completely dry. The cleaned surface is washed with a cloth with clean water, and then dried with dry wipes. Persistent stains should be removed using special tools suitable for the nature of the contamination.
Prevention of plaque on PVC panels
In order not to waste time and energy on the fight against yellowing and heavy pollution on plastic, regular preventive procedures should be carried out in the bathroom, toilet and in the kitchen.
It is recommended to wash plastic surfaces at least once a week with warm water and a soapy solution. This method of care will avoid the appearance of fungus and accumulation of dirt on the panels and, as a result, extend the life of the finishing material.
Detected stains should be cleaned immediately.
Special cases
In order to clean some stains on plastic at home, a special approach is required, which depends on the type of contamination.
Cigarette smoke stains
In rooms where cigarette lovers often gather, the walls and ceiling may turn yellow from smoke. If you do not clean the coating for a long time, it will be very difficult to remove stagnant spots. There are four ways to wash nicotine with PVC panels:
- For panels without a pattern, it is recommended to use a solution of vinegar with vodka. The solution is applied to places with traces of tobacco smoke with a sponge, after which the coating is washed off with water at room temperature.
- Ceiling panels can be cleaned using a standard soap solution. Soap for the solution should be selected with a low alkali content, so that when combating soot, do not damage the protective film on the panel.
- Yellow tobacco deposits wash the white water solution well. 10 ml of water will require 50 ml of bleach. To wash plastic panels without streaks, they are wiped with a solution in one direction.
- The easiest way is to wash the yellowness with a melamine sponge, which is enough to moisten and clean the surface.
Fat
An ordinary soap solution can cope with greasy stains and food marks.
To remove fat, you will need the following ingredients:
- 50 ml liquid dishwashing detergent;
- 100 grams of chopped laundry soap;
- 1 liter of warm water.
The gel and soap are completely dissolved in water, after which the solution is applied to the contaminated surface. It is better to wash the spots with a soft sponge, and at the end of work, wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
Rust and lime deposits
Folk remedies can not cope with durable deposits of lime and rust. In this case, it is recommended to purchase ready-made household chemicals.
Non-abrasive cleaners such as Mr. Muscle, Domestos or Dosia will help remove limescale and rust.
Traces of childish pranks
In the apartment where young children live, any surfaces are not immune from the creative manifestations of developing babies. Mistresses often have to deal with the need to deal with traces of a ballpoint pen, felt-tip pen or pencil.
How to clean plastic panels in the bathroom, children's room or kitchen in this case? An aqueous solution of sulfur will help remove traces of felt-tip pens or pens on PVC panels in the bathroom.
Sulfur is removed from matches and soaked in water for 10-15 minutes, as a result, liquid slurry should be obtained, which is applied to the contaminated surface. You can wash the paste from the panels after 10 minutes with ordinary soapy water, the traces will disappear.
Remains of sealant and liquid nails
An aqueous solution of ammonia will help to clear liquid nails from plastic panels. To prepare it, you will need 1 liter of warm water and 20 ml of ammonia. A soft sponge or cloth is impregnated with a solution and a dirty surface is wiped.
After completion of the procedure, the residues are washed off with clean water and wiped with a dry cloth. The cleaned surface will return to its original pure white color and will shine.
This solution will help clean the sealant from the plastic panels, as well as cope with the remnants of silicone.