How to Clean
PVC Pipe
Cleaning Outdoor PVC Furniture...
Prepare a simple solution consisting of one quart water and 1/4 cup bleach in a spray bottle.
Spray the PVC, then wipe with a clean white cloth or paper towel. For stubborn stains, use a green nylon scouring
pad.
To shine your PVC project, or to remove minute scratches, rub in a bit of non-gel toothpaste onto the surface and
rub off with a paper towel and buff with a clean white cloth.
Removing Manufacturer's Markings...
If you want to remove the manufacture's markings from the pipe, it's best to do it before you begin gluing-up your project. Otherwise, PVC cement may cover some of the markings thus making
it impossible to remove.
There are two easy ways to do it...
1. Dab a little powdered cleanser (like Comet or Ajax) onto a green scouring pad (or a Brillo/SOS
pad), dampen and simply rub off the markings. Rinse. This method also cleans off most any other marks and dirt.
TIP: I usually cut the various lengths of pipe for my project
first, then clean off the markings with Comet or whatever. It's easier, less cumbersome.
2. For stubborn marks you may want to try this:
- Get a small chunk of 000 or 0000 steel wool, soak it in acetone and simply begin rubbing off the marks.
- Don't clean the whole pipe at once. Do it in short sections of 2 or 3 feet. Acetone dries quickly and the marking
dye tends to smear.
- Wipe off with an old rag BEFORE the acetone dries.
- Change the steel wool after cleaning one 10-foot length of pipe.
CAUTION; Be sure to wear rubber gloves and
an eye shield, and follow the directions on the acetone container. Work in a well ventilated area.
And if the above doesn't work, there's a third way...
3. Sand the markings off with 80-grit sandpaper. (This will, of course, rough-up the pipe
a bit. So it's up to you, depends on what your project is.)
Note: Some manufacturer's markings can be easily removed,
others near impossible without sanding. What I've done is experiment then buy only the brands that are easy to
clean up.
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