Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful feature in a home. With ceilings that stretch as high as 20 feet in a home, vaulted ceilings make the room look larger than life. However, cleaning a ceiling that tall can seem like a daunting task. When you have the right tools, and you're prepared for the job, you can clean vaulted ceilings like a professional.
Instructions
1. Use a sturdy ladder that will allow you to reach the highest portion of your vaulted ceiling. Have someone hold the base while you climb up the ladder to clean your ceiling. Move the ladder around the room as you clean. Stretching to reach while you're on the ladder could cause you to fall.
2. Lay a large tarp over your floor, and wear goggles and gloves while you clean vaulted ceilings. This helps protect your skin, your carpet and your furniture during the cleaning process.
3. Vacuum the surface of your ceiling using the tube attachments that come with your vacuum. This allows you to remove any debris, cobwebs, dead bugs and dust that have settled on your vaulted ceiling.
4. Create your own duster using an old shirt or a soft rag. Wrap your shirt or rag around a broomstick. Tie it in place using a string or a rubber band. Use your handmade duster to dust in the middle and along the edges of your vaulted ceiling. This trick removes any debris left behind by your vacuum. Remove the shirt or rag when you're done.
5. Make a trisodium phosphate cleaner to use on your ceiling. Add ¼-cup of trisodium phosphate to one gallon of warm water.
6. Fasten a sponge to the end of your broomstick using a string or a rubber band. Dip your sponge in trisodium phosphate and rub it onto your ceiling. Allow it to sit for two minutes, then rinse with warm water. Allow your ceiling to dry completely before you determine if a portion of your vaulted ceiling requires a second treatment.
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