Wall Panel Care: Essential Steps for Maintenance and Cleaning

We all know that Dubai is a desert. And the dust it throws on its buildings is not something that you can easily get away with. In this kind of environment, your wall panels might suffer and lose their luxurious aura if you don’t take proper care of them.

If you look up on Google, most of the tips there are not specific to Dubai’s climate and apartment living. Even if you hire a maid or cleaning staff, they might not be much of a help because they do generic cleaning.

That’s why you need to take proper care of your wall panels so they can shine the same for years to come. So if you’re a homeowner who cleans their own home or a maid looking for tips, you’re in the right spot. Keep reading to learn how you can clean and maintain your wall panels.

To keep your wall panels shining bright like new, you need to clean them regularly. Follow these tips as your daily cleaning routine and it will save you from deep cleaning or wall panel damage.

• Regular Dusting

Dust is an undeniable thing in Dubai. To keep your wall panels looking brand new, you need to regularly dust them with a soft cloth just like your other decor elements. And it will definitely help your wall panels maintain their shine.

• Spot Cleaning

If you live with kids, it’s possible that they might spill something on the wall panels. Even you can accidentally spill a drink on your wall panels. Because disasters can happen anywhere. But you can get rid of the spots by cleaning them right there with a mild soap mixture.

• Mild Cleaning Solutions

Your wall panels are sensitive to harsh chemicals as they can damage their finish and shine. So whatever you do, always make sure you’re not using anything harsh on your wall panels. You can use a mixture of mild soap and warm water, but use it carefully.

• Soft Cloth & Sponge Only

Stained your wall panel? You might feel tempted to clean it with a brush or scrubber. But it can damage your wall panel, let alone affect its shine. If you want to keep your panel shining, only use a soft cloth or sponge and scrub it gently to avoid damage.

• Drying Thoroughly

After cleaning your wall panel with a lightly wet cloth, you cannot leave it to dry out on its own. If you do so, your wall panel might catch dust and get dirtier than it was before. And worse than that, it can also get mold, discolouration and even wrap itself if it has wood fibre in it. So make sure to dry it so there is no moisture left behind.

• Manufacturer Guidelines

While cleaning your wall panels, you must keep your manufacturer’s guidelines in mind. Because all the different materials have different cleaning requirements. So they usually provide maintenance and guideline tips with your wall panels.

PVC & WPC Wall Panels

PVC or WPC wall panels are quite common in bathrooms and kitchens in Dubai. But these panels can easily get mold due to humidity and AC moisture buildup. Along with this, in the bathroom and kitchen, it’s quite common that they might get stains due to soap scum.

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Materials

To clean PVC or WPC panels, you need:

• Soft sponge
• A bucket with warm water & mild dish soap
• Vinegar water solution (1:1) for mould
• Microfiber cloth for drying

How to clean

1. Soak the sponge in the soap mixture and wipe the panels in a circular motion.
2. If you see mould, dab the area with vinegar solution and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. After that, rinse with water and then dry the panel completely with the microfiber cloth.
4. Turn on the fans to ventilate the room after cleaning and it will help your wall panels dry out fast.

To keep your MDF or Wood wall panels well-maintained, you need to keep them away from moisture and sunlight. Because wood can easily warp and deshape due to moisture buildup. And if these panels are exposed to sunlight, they might lose their colour and shine.

Materials

For your MDF and wood wall panels maintenance and cleaning, you need:

• Soft microfiber cloth
• Wood safe cleaner
• Wood oil or wax (every 3 to 6 months to maintain its shine)

How to clean

1. Dust the MDF and Wooden panels with a soft microfiber cloth once or twice a week.
2. For deep cleaning, dampen the microfiber cloth in the wood cleaner mixture and make sure it’s not wet or soaked in the liquid.
3. Clean your wall panels with a damp cloth in the direction of their wood grains.
4. If you find your wall panels fading, apply wood polish on them to protect their finish and use curtains to save them from further damage.

Fabric or acoustic wall panels are used for their noise-cancellation capacities. But their fibre can easily absorb dust or cooking smells. And if you’ve used them in a sun-exposed area, they might fade quickly and lose their shine. That’s why you need to timely maintain them for a better appearance.

Materials

• Soft-bristle brush or vacuum cleaner with brush attachment
• Mild fabric cleaner or upholstery-safe foam spray
• White vinegar for tough stains
• Microfiber cloth for spot cleaning

How to clean

1. Dust your fabric wall panels regularly with a soft brush cleaner attached to the vacuum or use a soft lint-free cloth for dusting.
2. For stains, clean the panel immediately with a clean cloth and fabric cleaner to avoid the stain turning into a stubborn one.
3. If it’s a tough stain, use a damp cloth with vinegar and water solution and dab it gently. But make sure the cloth is not wet, as this can spread the stain on the wall panel.
4. Exposure to sunlight and UV rays can damage your fabric wall panels. To keep them safe, make sure to keep the curtain down to avoid fading.

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Acrylic and glossy wall panels like glass or metal ones are getting quite trendy as they offer a minimalistic look. The only problem with them is that they can easily get fingerprint stains that you can see clearly, especially under the spotlight and near windows.

Materials

To keep your glossy wall panels looking well-cleaned, you need:

• Soft, lint-free microfiber cloths
• Diluted soap solution (warm water with a few drops of soft detergent

How to clean

1. Dust the surface with a dry cloth to avoid getting scratches from the dust particles.
2. Dampen the cloth in a diluted soap solution and gently wipe the wall panel surface.
3. Avoid using any scrub or harsh brush as it can easily scratch the surface and damage the gloss.
4. Dry your wall panels with a dry microfiber cloth to save them from getting watermarks or streaks.

Wall panels definitely look amazing. And just like any other decor element, they can gather dirt and lose their shine. But regular maintenance and cleaning can increase their lifespan. It would keep your wall panels looking like brand new — even if it has been years since you’ve had them installed. Plus, a clean space improves your living quality by keeping you healthy.

So make sure to clean your space, keeping it well-maintained and always guest-ready.