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How to Clean Painted Walls

10/12/2020

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Keep your walls looking fresh with a little bit of preventive maintenance and these simple cleaning methods.
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You mop your floors and vacuum your rugs, but when was the last time you cleaned your walls? We lean against them and touch them on a daily basis, therefore keeping your walls clean is just as important as cleaning other household surfaces. Over time, painted walls can accumulate stains, marks, and dust that give the surface a dull, dirty appearance. However, walls with different paint types and finishes require special care when scrubbing. Read these tips to learn how to clean walls without ruining the paint.
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Flat, Satin & Eggshell Finishes
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Duller paint finishes are less durable when it comes to cleaning. Do not use harsh chemicals or degreasers when cleaning flat paint walls. When washing with a sponge, be sure not to scrub too hard. The sponge should be wrung out almost completely before putting it to the walls.

Glossy or Semigloss Finishes
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Because these paints are highly durable, they're most commonly used in high-traffic areas like the kitchen and bathroom or trim and baseboards. It's OK to use a mild degreaser on glossy kitchen backsplashes or vanity doors. Although glossy and semigloss paint is durable, it will still scratch, so always use a soft sponge while cleaning.

Latex vs. Oil-Based Paint
​The best way to wash walls painted with latex paint is to use warm water and a non abrasive all-purpose cleaner. Wash walls painted with an oil-based paint in the same manner, except substitute a detergent solution (see recipe below) or white vinegar mixture.
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Make All-Purpose Wall Cleaner
  1. Stir 1 teaspoon of liquid dish detergent into a quart of warm water.
  2. Add 1/4 teaspoon of white vinegar.
  3. Let the solution sit on the stain for 10 minutes before blotting.
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