Vaulted ceilings can make your room look much larger, which in turn gives it a light as well as lofty appearance. This type of ceiling adds an extra dimension of light as well as depth. Vaulted ceilings are also perfect when it comes to adding skylights, which can also help fill a room with warm, natural light during the daytime. However, a major drawback of vaulted ceilings is that they are highly ineffective & incompetent when it comes to saving energy. Warm air rises as well as gets trapped in the area above the room. In addition, some people may view a vaulted ceiling as simply wasted space which in turn could be occupied by either a second floor or storage space such as an attic.
Step By Step Process Of Cleaning Vaulted Ceilings
Cleaning a vaulted ceiling is a very easy process that can be done within no time. The majority of people are uncomfortable climbing ladders in order to clean their vaulted ceiling. And if there is a lot of area to cover, then you will need to move your ladder constantly. If you take your vaulted ceiling cleaning in steps, then you should easily reach anywhere on your ceiling, get it clean, and do so without requiring to climb a ladder or take hours out of your day.
Things You Will Need
- Goggles
- Duster With Telescoping Arm
- 1 1/2 Inch In Diameter PVC Pipe, At Least 6 Feet Long
- Duct Tape
- Vacuum Cleaner
Step By Step Process
- Protect Yourself & Switch Off Ceiling Fans
First of all, you need to wear a pair of goggles in order to protect your eyes from debris that might fall from the ceiling during the cleaning process. Make sure to switch off any ceiling fans at the power source, if they are switched on, while cleaning them. - Dust The Cobwebs & Debris Off Of The Ceiling Beams & Fans
With the help of a telescoping duster, which you can purchase or get on rent from most department or home improvement stores, dust the cobwebs as well as debris off of the ceiling beams and any ceiling fans that you have installed. - Attach A PVC Pipe To The End Of A Vacuum Cleaner Hose
Now, attach or fix a PVC pipe to the end of a vacuum cleaner hose. If your vaulted ceilings are more than a 6 foot reach while you are standing, then it is important to get a piece of PVC pipe long enough to reach. - Seal The PVC Pipe To Vacuum Hose Connection
Next, seal the PVC pipe to vacuum hose connection with the help of a duct tape. Turn on the vacuum before getting rid of any debris that the duster couldn't get. - Clean Up Any Debris
Finally, pull out the duct tape as well as PVC pipe from the vacuum, before using the vacuum in order to clean up any debris that fell from the ceiling to the floor during the process of cleaning.