Effective ways to clean your home’s ceilings

The ceilings of home rooms get dirty due to dust, smoke, oil, grease from cooking, and moisture… Therefore, the following lines explain the cleaning process for ceilings, and how to remove dust, dirt, and annoying stains from the mentioned surfaces, using specific detergents, with the need to perform this task routinely, i.e. at least every three months.

How to clean a flat or patterned roof?

How to clean a flat or textured roof?

Before you start cleaning the ceiling, regardless of its design, you need to spread a tarpaulin on the floor, which will help catch the dust. Then, apply the cleaning solution to a microfiber mop. Run the mop over all parts of the ceiling. If you notice that the mop has gotten too dirty, replace it with a new one and repeat the process, which concludes with drying the ceiling.

Cleaning a decorative ceiling, on the other hand, involves using a vacuum cleaner with an attachment and a high-efficiency air filter. Run the vacuum along the ceiling to suck up dust and debris.

How to remove stains from the ceiling?

If your ceiling is heavily soiled, with stubborn stains noticeable, make a paste of one part water, mixed with two parts baking soda powder, and a drop of dishwashing liquid. Apply the paste to the stain, waiting for it to dry. Then, spray an all-purpose cleaner with a neutral pH and wipe the stained area, before passing a second wet towel, then a third dry towel.

Oil stains

The above method works for most stains (brown water stains, which appear due to roof leaks or plumbing issues upstairs, smoke stains, which are caused by cooking fumes, candle soot or cigarette smoke and appear as gray or black marks, and mold and mildew stains, which are generally caused by high humidity or lack of ventilation…). However, if you are sure that the oil stains are caused by cooking, in the kitchen, you can add water and dishwashing liquid to a spray bottle, spray on the ceiling, and wait for a minute, before wiping with a towel soaked in warm water, until the stains are gone.

Common Roof Cleaning Mistakes

While cleaning the ceiling, in any room of the house, avoid some common mistakes:

• Use harsh chemicals: The use of harsh chemicals on roofs causes serious damage to the paint, leading to discoloration and possible deterioration of the materials underneath. These include Bleaches or cleaners that contain ammonia. These can release dangerous fumes when inhaled, especially in poorly ventilated areas. Choosing mild and natural cleaning alternatives can effectively clean your ceilings without risking damage and negatively impacting your decorative materials. White vinegar diluted with water, baking soda paste, or mild dishwashing liquid are excellent options that are “gentle” on these surfaces and effective in removing dirt and stains.
• Failure to protect furniture and floors: Before cleaning surfaces, it’s important to cover furniture pieces with plastic sheets or old blankets to prevent dust or debris from settling on them. The same goes for floors, to keep them intact and simplify the cleaning process.
• Neglecting to clean ceilings for too long: Neglecting to clean ceilings for a long time leads to the accumulation of dust and stains that are difficult to remove, affecting the overall hygiene and air quality of the space. In some areas of the home, such as: Kitchen and bathroom, not cleaning the ceiling leads to the growth of mold and fungus. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the ceilings at least once every three months, depending on the level of activity and dust accumulation in the space.