How to clean mosquito nets: discover these tips and tricks

To clean mosquito nets, you must consider their material, in order to choose the best product, avoiding those that are aggressive. In addition, it is worth taking into account where they are located.

• A sponge: This must be moistened. However, it is faster to moisten the mosquito net first, with a damp cloth or using the hose directly, as long as the direction of the mosquito net is towards the garden.
• A little liquid soap: maybe 3 drops will be enough. These should be poured into warm water, in a plastic container. A brush with soft bristles is dipped in this mixture and then wrung out to proceed to passing it over the surface of the mosquito net, being careful not to ruin it.

For the cleaning the frame and corners, it is advisable to use a cloth and to reach the most hidden or difficult areas you can use a toothbrush that is no longer used. It must be dried well so that moisture is not absorbed.

If it is a mosquito net that is very weathered, you could mix 1 cup of ammonia and 2 of water. If this chemical is used, care should be taken as the splash could be dangerous. Good ventilation must also be available at the site, if using this product. When ammonia is used, because there are no longer simple options for cleaning the mosquito net, it is advisable to remove the chemical with the hose or a sponge and let it dry before proceeding to close the window. It is not suggested to use dry cloths to dry the mosquito net because if it releases lint it would have to be cleaned again.

All of the above mainly applies if the mosquito net is fixed, but if it is a removable mosquito net, the process is simpler. In fact, the difficulty might lie in disassembling them, but not in cleaning them.

1. Must be dismantle the mosquito net very carefully to prevent dirt from coming off and ending up staining the wall or any object that is nearby.
2. Once it has been disassembled, It is taken to the garden and moistened in a bathtub.. It is recommended to use water with liquid soap and remove it with the hose until no traces of the detergent remain.
3. Then, it is left dry for a while and reassemble. The result is amazing.

Fixed mosquito nets, as mentioned, are easy to clean, only some care must be taken, especially when rubbing the mesh with the sponge and warm water.

• Since cleaning cannot be done in an open space, it is recommended use a cloth to dry the moisture since failure to do so will simultaneously damage the frame to which the mesh is attached.
• About how to clean roller mosquito nets which are often fixed, the most convenient thing is to use a sponge and soap like that used to wash dishes, since the grease-removing effect will facilitate the process.
• In areas where more dirt has accumulated, a brush with soft bristles, previously moistening it with soap and water. This is done carefully to avoid breaking the mosquito net. With an unused toothbrush you can clean the corners.

• Make sure to remove excess soap since if this is not done a film of dirt will form, which will be more difficult to remove later.
• It is also suggested to use a lint-free cloth to dry the mesh.
• They can be place newspaper sheets around or on the floor to prevent dirt from spreading.
• Another trick to remove dust from the mosquito net, before proceeding with deep cleaning, is help yourself with the handheld vacuum cleaner. This will simplify the process and make it faster. When the mosquito net is moistened, dirt will come off more easily.
• If ammonia is used, the time in which the mosquito net must be submerged is only 5 minutes. When you remove it, it will be almost clean. All that remains is to remove the product, eliminate excess moisture and reassemble.

Now that you know how to clean mosquito nets, don’t miss this article where we explain the different types of mosquito nets that exist.

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