How To Clean Acrylic Sheet

Simply drop water on to its surface and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth.

How to clean acrylic sheet.

How to remove light stains and debris from plexiglass and acrylic if your acrylic sheet has a light amount of stains or soil on its surface use clean water to wash it. Then use a recommended cleaner to complete the job. Use clear water to clean lightly soiled acrylic. Wipe gently until the cleaner is totally gone.

Never use a dry cloth or your hand to clean your acrylic. Sand the plexiglass to remove deep scratches or markings. Doing this rubs the dirt and dust into the material as much as it rubs it off. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution.

Sand the acrylic just like you would with a piece of wood by hand or with a sander. If your acrylic window still needs a bit of cleaning after you ve removed the top layer of dust and dirt use clear water to clean it. Simply repeat the process of dropping water onto the surface of the acrylic and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much solution as possible.

Work your way across the surface with a more coarse sandpaper and moving on to a finer sandpaper. Buffing or polishing the plexiglass surface reduces the risk of future stains allowing for more time between cleanings. For tough grease oil or tar residue use commercial grade hexane or kerosene. After you have wiped the entire piece of acrylic use the dry side of the cloth to buff the area and remove any lingering liquid or suds.

Spray a small amount of acrylic cleaner such as vuplex onto a different soft cotton cloth wipe this onto your acrylic. Use a commercial plastic cleaner or mild soap and water to remove dirt and debris. Sweep your cloth over both sides of your acrylic to remove any loose dust or dirt. First blow the dust or dirt off with air or use water and a soft cloth to float the dirt off.

By agressivley rubbing the plexiglass or acrylic you may accidently scratch the surface. Blotting is a helpful cleaning technique that helps avoid scratching acrylic. Acrylic sheeting can be damaged by harsh solvents and cleaners. When applying cleaner use a non abrasive lint free or microfiber cloth that won t scratch the surface.