My ceilings, especially in my bedroom are getting a lot of cobwebs. The ceilings consist of the stuff that falls on your head if you touch it. Any suggestions on how to clean these stupid ceilings?
If your popcorn or textured ceiling was installed in 1935 to 1978 it could contain Asbestos. It is best not to get any of that knocked down as it is a health hazard.
We didn't opt for removal but did hire a professional painter who knew what he was doing. He painted the ceiling in a specific way...I guess it really absorbs the paint and you have to apply it in a fashion so it doesnt get so heavy and falls down in clumps. Anyway...once it was done it took out some of the texture and doesn't get so webby and can be touched without falling down now.
I also had the popcorn ceilings and hated those things with a passion, so I took my broom and swept them down, yes the little "rolly pollies' went every where but I couldn't believe how clean the ceilings were afterward. I vacuumed up all the mess and now I have a nice clean ceiling to look at. I would never have another popcorn ceiling. [after getting all of the stuff off the ceiling, it can be painted] There's a clorox spray you can buy to clean the ceiling but it's really messy and takes a lot of time. Ask for it at Ace or your hardware store.
I have used a couple of things: (1) a long handled "fluffy" duster; and (2) a broom to which I have attached a damp cloth. I brush over the ceiling gently/lightly, some of the little white bumps come off, but it's easier for me than using a vacuum.
If you have a canister style vacuum cleaner, use the long hose attachment with the brush on the end of it. Brush over the ceiling very lightly with the brush & vacuum it. You may need a step ladder too.
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