How to care for glossy kitchen furniture

Glossy surface gives chic furniture and creates the illusion of expanding space. Particularly popular glossy surfaces Use in children who cover them with their handprints and paint them with markers.

The kitchen with a glossy facade looks very aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

An unattractive picture is complemented by cooking stains, defects and unpleasant odors that occur with improper care. All together does not look aesthetically pleasing. Arm yourself with patience, our advice and glossy furniture will shine with pristine brilliance.

Caring for such a headset requires a lot of time and effort.

Take care of the glossy facade from the youth

Surface glossy facades afraid of scratches and sudden changes in temperature. To avoid damaging it, follow the simple rules of care:

• PWear microfiber, flannel or softcotton wipes;
  
  

  Hard sponges to clean the surface is strictly not recommended because of the danger of scratches on the gloss.

• HDo not use products with abrasive additives;
  
  

  In no case can not be washed with aggressive detergents, as you can lose the gloss of the glossy facade.

• BAvoid direct sunlight and ultraviolet radiation;
  
  

  It is important to install the kitchen in such a way that the sunlight does not fall directly on the glossy facade. This will help to preserve the brightness of the kitchen color for a long time.

• HDo not install near heating appliances, incandescent lamps and do not allow heating above 70 ° C;
  
  

  Many glossy materials are resistant to temperature effects, as well as to fading.

• Havebecome a good kitchen hood - regular use of forced ventilation will eliminate excess moisture from the room air and sharp odors that occur after using certain substances.
  
  

  If you want to ensure the most clean air in the kitchen without vapors, grease and odors, then you need a quality hood.

ATTENTION! Abrasive detergents and hard woven materials are taboo for any glossy surface.

Make sure that the products do not have a solvent and corrosive effect.

Remember that almost all coverages glossy facades contraindicated:

• RThe solvents are white spirit, turpentine, acetone;
• Hitroglycerin;
• WITHa pie;
• BUTmiak;
• Ppolymer resins;
• BAbushkina recipes based on soda and salt.

The range of detergents is now just huge, so it is important to know how to wash a glossy kitchen set in order not to spoil it.

With great care, use a melamine sponge. It perfectly removes traces of markers and markers, but is completely inappropriate for acrylic and lacquers. surfaces. 

If you decide to use it, then before applying wet and squeeze properly.

Wipe the place of contamination with gentle pressure. Vigorous rubbing of the defect can lead to scratches and destruction of the sponge. When finished, wipe it with a slightly damp clean. a rag.

Use the softest sponge designed for gloss or glass.

IMPORTANT! Melamine particles trapped in the body, provoke the development of urolithiasis.

Rules of care glossy facades depend on the materials from which they are made.

Polyvinyl chloride film

She is afraid of everything - high temperatures and humidity, rough mechanical and chemical effects and abrasive additives.

In no case should the PVC film be washed with a very damp cloth.

Also the formation of cracks and flaking of the film can be caused by:

• Dthe action of bright lighting fixtures;
• Ttemperature below -15 ° C.

To prevent the film from peeling off the facade, try to wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth.

Decorative plastic (DBSP)

Waterproof and resistant to mechanical stress.

Kitchen with plastic application, it is necessary to wash the sparing detergents.

But defenseless against the action of chemically active substances:

• ATchlorine-based substances “wash out” the color from such a material;
• ATOskol polishes turn into a sticky film that is difficult to remove;
• ABOUTt alcohol-based compounds gloss becomes dull;
• Mremedies, having in its composition of acid, form indelible stains and stains dirty - therefore no "domestos", "comet" and "cilita".

Glossy plastic tends to lose the brightness of the color, so be careful when choosing detergents.

Acrylic plastic

It tolerates wet cleaning and can be treated with polish. It does not fade in the sun, does not tarnish and is resistant to mechanical stress.

Pollution from such a surface is quite easy to remove. These facades with the appearance of defects on them can be polished.

However, it is also sensitive to the chemical composition of the cleaning products.

In no event it is impossible to wash them with aggressive detergents, as you can lose the gloss of the glossy facade.

Painted MDF lacquered

Qualitatively made multi-layer lacquer coating applied on top of the enamel paint does not peel off, does not let moisture through and does not dim from bright daylight.

Small defects in the process of operation on the painted surface can be corrected, unlike plastic.

Scratchedsurface easily restored. Poor tolerates melamine sponge and high temperatures.

But it is still necessary to try to avoid scratching as much as possible.

That the furniture shone from cleanliness, and you - from delight

For gentle and effective cleaning kitchen set from grease and dirt, apply ordinary laundry soap. Grate it on a fine grater and dissolve in warm water to form a soapy solution.

Wash the plastic surface, without unnecessary damage, help diluted in water soap.

Clean up in three steps:

• WITHstart applying a solution on it;
• HThen wipe first with a damp wipe, and then with a dry cloth;
• ABOUTBe sure to ventilate the room.

Soap solution is the most harmless for glossy coatings of kitchen sets, but does not always give a good result.

For effective cleaning of facades, many hostesses quite successfully use:

• Hexhaustive facilities for glasses (without ammonia);
  
• WITHspecial sprays for a glossy finish;
• Mremedies for shower cabins;
• Shampuni and liquid soap;
• WITHfeatures for dish washing;
• Beucoscopic polishes;
• Phydrogen hydroxide.

To clean the surface with a glossy facade, use non-abrasive detergents.

If you find a fresh greasy stain or dirty stains on facade, then try to erase them by lightly pressing the flannel ragswetted with glass cleaner.

For painted glossy facades, it is good to use glass cleaner.

IMPORTANT! Carry out such cleaning as often as possible - and you do not have to heroic efforts to remove old defects.

It is recommended to apply the product on the facades and wipe with a dry microfiber cloth.

The glossy facade will retain a radiant shine for a long time if you treat it carefully.

Carefully select cleaning products and use soft and non-woven wipes.

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