How to remove dust and dirt from façade paint: simple means and techniques

An attractive appearance and powerful protection from adverse factors - this is what facade paint gives to the walls of a building. It naturally gets dirty, and with the onset of warm weather, many owners of private houses are thinking about cleaning the outside. We'll tell you how to easily wash façade paint and what cleaning products are not suitable.

Is it possible to wash façade paint?

Facade paint has increased resistance to the vagaries of weather. This is a coating with good adhesion, water resistance, and durability. Facade paint, of course, can be washed and even watered with a hose - after all, it is intended to additionally protect walls from rain moisture and snow. The question is which products can be used for washing, and which ones are best put aside.

What and how to wash

There is no need to spend money on expensive specialized products. Homemade and industrial soap-based products are safe for coating. It is acceptable to use dishwashing gels, glass sprays, etc. If you clean regularly, a simple flannel rag and clean water will be enough.

How to wash paint:

1. Wipe off dust and dirt with a dry, then damp cloth.
2. Spray the cleaning solution over the surface or spread it with a soft sponge.
3. Rub with gentle movements until any remaining dirt comes off.
4. Rinse off the soapy water and dirt.
5. Finish washing with a clean damp cloth.
6. Try removing greasy and old stains with a 1:1 alcohol solution.

There are only two things that façade paint is afraid of:

1. Solvents (acetone, various removers). Water-based varieties are especially sensitive to aggressive compounds.
2. Abrazivov. You should not even use fine abrasive powders and pastes, as well as hard brushes and iron sponges - you will scratch the coating.

Advice from purity-en.htgetrid.com magazine: use glossy furniture polishes. It is enough to apply the product a couple of times a year and restore the shine of the paint.

To prevent the façade from deteriorating, wipe it with a dry and damp cloth at least once every one to two weeks.