How To Clean Acrylic Sheet

Cleaning plexiglass or acrylic is best done with soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth.

How to clean acrylic sheet.

Sand the plexiglass to remove deep scratches or markings. Then use a recommended cleaner to complete the job. For tough grease oil or tar residue use commercial grade hexane or kerosene. 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.

When applying cleaner use a non abrasive lint free or microfiber cloth that won t scratch the surface. Use another clean cotton cloth if you need to. Blotting is a helpful cleaning technique that helps avoid scratching acrylic. Spray a small amount of acrylic cleaner such as vuplex onto a different soft cotton cloth wipe this onto your acrylic.

Never use a dry cloth or your hand to clean your acrylic. Simply drop water on to its surface and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. Work your way across the surface with a more coarse sandpaper and moving on to a finer sandpaper. First blow the dust or dirt off with air or use water and a soft cloth to float the dirt off.

We do not recommend cleaning agents such as white spirit and glass cleaners glassex because these do not dissolve solid dirt particles such as sand and dust. Simply repeat the process of dropping water onto the surface of the acrylic and blot it dry with a microfiber cloth. By agressivley rubbing the plexiglass or acrylic you may accidently scratch the surface. Use clear water to clean lightly soiled acrylic.

Doing this rubs the dirt and dust into the material as much as it rubs it off. Acrylic sheeting can be damaged by harsh solvents and cleaners. 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. Wash plexiglas sheet with a mild soap or detergent and a lukewarm water solution.

Use a clean soft cloth or sponge and as much solution as possible. Sweep your cloth over both sides of your acrylic to remove any loose dust or dirt. Buffing or polishing the plexiglass surface reduces the risk of future stains allowing for more time between cleanings. Sand the acrylic just like you would with a piece of wood by hand or with a sander.