How to Clean Crackle Ceiling
Crackle ceilings are a form of textured ceiling that gives the ceiling a look of cracks. As with other types of ceilings, mold, smoke, water and dirt can stain your ceiling making it appear old and dingy. A dingy ceiling will make the whole room appear dull and listless. Fortunately, you can thoroughly clean and remove stains from your crackle ceiling with common and inexpensive household items. Take care not to damage the ceiling's texture during the cleaning process. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Drop cloths
- Upholstery brush
- Vacuum
- Bucket
- 1 cup oxygen bleach
- Spoon
- Spray bottle
- Lint-free cloths
- Fans
Instructions
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Move all items out of the room. Cover large pieces of furniture or other items you cannot move with plastic drop cloths. Cover floors with drop cloths as well. They will protect the items from possible damage if the cleaning solution comes in contact with it.
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Attach the upholstery brush to your vacuum and remove cobwebs stuck on the crackle ceiling. Refrain from sweeping the upholstery brush across the ceiling and instead sit the brush over the cobwebs and suck them into the vacuum.
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Mix 1 gallon of lukewarm water with 1 cup of oxygen bleach. Stir together with a spoon until the oxygen bleach dissolves. Pour the mixture carefully into a spray bottle.
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Gain access to your ceiling by climbing on a step stool. Mist the crackle ceiling with the mixture and blot clean with a lint-free cloth. Do not rub or scrub the crackle ceiling. Doing so will damage the ceiling texture. Work in small sections of the crackle ceiling at a time.
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Continue in the same manner as Step 5 until you clean the entire textured ceiling. Let the ceiling air-dry. Consider pointing fans in the direction of the ceiling to help speed up the drying process.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles to prevent harm to yourself during the cleaning process.
