How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

Spray on Popcorn ceiling can be a real headache to clean. Since using anything liquid on the surface of the ceiling may cause it to smear or deteriorate, you need to use caution when attempting to clean.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Spray cleaner
• Sponge
• Feather Duster
• Vacuum
• Kitchen / Bathroom Paint

1. The first thing you should do is to gently dust the ceiling to remove any dust particles and debris. When removing cobwebs, the most efficient and safe way to do it is to use a vacuum hose. You can also use a feather duster, however, remove cobwebs before cleaning other areas so that you don’t spread grease and dust to the rest of the ceiling.
2. To clean spots from the ceiling, one of your only options is to spray a small amount of cleaner to the affected area and gently use a sponge to dab the spot clean. Be swift in attending to splatters or spots that happen. The quicker you treat it the easier it will be to get rid of.
3. For an easier surface to clean, you may want to consider coating your popcorn ceiling with an oil primer and then use two coats of kitchen-bathroom paint. This will give you a less porous surface to clean.
4. If you do come across a splatter or stain on your ceiling that you just can’t remove, use a sponge and dab on a bit of your ceiling paint to cover the spot.
5. For a more thorough cleaning of your popcorn ceiling, you may want to invest in a high-efficiency spray cleaning systme for porous surfaces. These can be purchased at http://www.rugdoctorpro.com/pro/tools.htm.

Tips & Warnings

• Use gentle motions when working on stains.
• Coat and paint ceiling for less porous cleaning surface and ease of stain removal.
• Some popcorn ceilings contain asbestos. Be extremely careful if you intend to remove it. Your best bet may be to contact a professional.