Types of ceilings
The way you clean your ceilings depends on the type of ceiling. Is it a painted ceiling? Does it have wooden beams? Is the ceiling made of synthetic material, and so on. Today we are giving you some general cleaning products, but do double-check if the solution is suitable for your specific ceiling. (If necessary, try it out in a corner with just a very small amount of product.)
Dishwashing detergents
An overview of dishwashing liquids that generally work. You might even have a few at home already:
• Warm water with a handful of soda granules. First dissolve the soda in hot water and then add lukewarm water.
• Water with cleaning vinegar
• Water with a splash of ammonia. Make sure the rooms are well ventilated in this case, though. After all, ammonia can make you gasp for breath.
• Dettol
• Water with some bleach or Javel added.
• Water with a little washing powder in it.
Tips:
• Don't just pour everything together: use soapy water. Otherwise, you might get chemical reactions.
• For stubborn stains, you can use pure ammonia or pure cleaning vinegar.
• Let the mixture soak in for a while and then go over everything with cold water.
Techniques
Of course, you can go over all the ceilings with a rag and a stepladder, but usually that is not only a time-consuming task, it can also be very strenuous. Before you know it, you end up with a stiff neck or a sore back. Moreover, the work involves risks. Floor mops are safer and easier. You dip a mop or cloth into your soapy water, wring it out briefly, and attach it to the floor mop. This allows you to easily clean your ceilings. Naturally, a floor mop can only offer relief if you have a smooth ceiling without relief or beams. Always wring out your mop or cloth well enough; after all, you don't want the soapy water to get in your eyes!