How To Clean And Maintain Greenhouse Acrylic Sheets For Lasting Use

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Conventional greenhouses are built with glass, but using glass for a greenhouse comes with some drawbacks. Glass is heavy and requires better frame construction.

Glass can get broken easily and is a costly risk in a gardenwhere children play freely. It requires strong foundations to support itsweight, and the initial cost of installation is expensive.

The acrylic sheet is an alternative to glass. Using it for your greenhouse provides you with lots of advantages. They are:

Acrylic is a safer and durable alternative to glass, but itis essential to keep it clean to make it last. Knowing how to clean andmaintain acrylicpanels is vital to make it last longer.

Additionally, when acrylic sheets are not properly cleanedand maintained, its appearance becomes dull and unattractive. To keep itlooking shiny and polished, you need to clean it and maintain frequently.

Another reason to keep acrylic glass windows clean is toprevent scratches. When you leave it alone without proper maintenance, itbecomes susceptible to scratches. Adequate cleaning ensures the acrylic sheetis free from dirt and scratches.

Besides the above, keeping acrylic greenhouse sheets clean will help your plants get more sunlight. A dirty acrylic sheet surface can prevent light from getting to your plants, but keeping it clean means, your plants will be getting all the light they need.

Cleaning of acrylic should be carried out carefully becausethe sheeting can be damaged if you use harsh solvents and cleaners.

For Basic AcrylicCleaning:

You will need a:

For Cleaning andGetting Rid of Blemishes

To get rid of blemishes and scratches, you will need:

HOW TO CLEAN ACRYLIC:

To give your greenhouse acrylic sheet an essential cleaning, start by:

1. Get rid of dust

Use the blow dryer to get rid of dust and dirt build-up from acrylic sheets. Please set it to the lowest speed and hold it away from the window at about three to four inches. Cover the acrylic surface equally from one side to the other. You may want to use an add-on cord so that you can cover the sheets equally with the blow dryer.

2. Cleaning Solution

Mix dishwashing liquid with warm water to create a cleaning solution. To ensure you do not leave streaks on the glass, mix a gallon of water with three drops of dishwashing liquid. You can either pour into spray bottles or use them directly from the bucket for immediate cleaning.

3. Use Micro-Fiber Cloth

A microfiber cloth is the best to avoid scratches. If you donot have one, you can make use of a lint-free, soft cloth that is not abrasive.You can directly wet the fabric by putting in the cleaning solution or moistenit with the spray bottle.

Make sure to use a new and clean cloth or microfiber cloth to clean acrylic windows. Dirt or debris residue from the previous cleaning, when you are reusing a cleaning cloth, can scratch your acrylic sheets easily.

4. Clean the Acrylic Surface

You’ve blown dust and dirt, have mixed your cleaningsolution, and have your cleaning cloth handy. Now, all you need to do is cleanyour acrylic sheets with the moist microfiber cloth, making sure to wet whereand when necessary.

Apply low pressure while cleaning and dab the acrylic surface gently to prevent scratches. Dirt and debris do not cling to acrylic sheets, and a simple cleaning should get rid of dirt and residue from your acrylic greenhouse.

5. Dry The Sheets

Once you are done with cleaning using a moist cloth, dry thesheets with a clean and dry microfiber cloth. It is to prevent the formation ofwater spots. Use short circular motions instead as wiping down the surface cancause scratches.

1. Clean Fingerprints with Mild Alcohol

To get rid of fingerprints on your acrylic sheet, moisten a soft cloth with a mild or you can use isopropyl alcohol. Wipe it over areas where there are fingerprints on your acrylic sheets. Once you can no longer see the prints, use a clean and moist cloth to get rid of the alcohol quickly. Mild alcohol should only be used for this purpose and not for regular acrylic sheet cleaning.

2. Remove Difficult Stains

To get rid of hard stains like tar, grease, or oil from youracrylic greenhouse, get a small quantity of kerosene. Moisten a soft cloth withkerosene. Pass the moist cloth over the acrylic stained surface as gentle aspossible to prevent scratches.

Once the stains are gone, clean the area immediately with a separate wet and clean cloth to remove traces of the kerosene.

3. Get Rid of Abrasions and Scratches.

You can get rid of minute scratches and abrasions on thesurface of your greenhouse acrylic sheet. To do this, you can either use carwax, floor wax, or car polish.

Using a microfiber or soft clean cloth, apply a light layerof wax evenly to your acrylic sheet surface. Using another clean and moistcloth, rub the wax gently on the surface to get rid of scratches and abrasions.

To prevent your acrylic sheets from getting damaged duringcleaning, take note of the following:

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