Aphids are not only annoying plant pests, they also soil windows and surfaces of garden furniture or cars with their secretions. So that the sticky stains do not dry up, you should remove them as soon as possible.
Honeydew sticks and is difficult to remove
How to remove honeydew:
- soapy water: as the easiest method of cleaning
- details: is used in car paint care
- paint cleaning clay: ideal for regular cleaning of painted surfaces
- adhesive remover: suitable for solid surfaces
soapy water
If the honeydew coating is still fresh, you can clean the car roof, tent or garden chairs with a cloth. Use a dish soap solution and soak the cloth in it. Gently rub off the sticky areas without applying pressure. If you find hardened droplets on the car paint, you should not scratch it with your fingernail. This can quickly damage the paintwork. Honeydew on car or window panes can be effectively removed with a glass cleaner.
details
There are special products for the car that not only clean but also care for it. A paint detailer removes stubborn residue such as aphid secretions while maintaining the paintwork with simple UV blockers. Today, most of these agents contain carnauba wax and components that serve to seal the paintwork. You can achieve the best possible cleaning effects if you rub the agent on the car roof and doors with a microfibre cloth. The big advantage is that you can use a detailer anytime on the go and without water
paint cleaning clay
The so-called clays are available in different levels of abrasiveness, whereby a mild cleaning putty is sufficient for removing honeydew. You can use such products without any worries, because with proper use there are no micro-scratches in the car paint. This product is also suitable for varnished garden furniture. A lubricant is necessary so that the moldable mass can slide smoothly over the paintwork. The paint cleaning clay becomes softer if it is stored in warm water beforehand.
adhesive remover
You can gently remove aphid secretions on objects made of plastic, glass surfaces or painted objects with a special solvent. The agent is distributed with a spray bottle on the surface to be cleaned. After an exposure time of about ten minutes, you can wipe off the dissolved residue with a damp cloth. The disadvantage of adhesive removers is the odor nuisance, which can be harmful to health.