You know, if there is something that can be challenging is cleaning painted walls, especially considering the decorative paint or a delicate wallpaper, which you want to protect. However, even though it can be intimidating, cleaning the walls is a must-do chore if you are to maintain your home clean and tidy. In this article, we will tell you a few tricks on how to ensure your beautifully painted remains as it should after you clean. They are as follows;
Avoid abrasive products – any abrasive or ammonia-based products will score the finish, or even sand away the color. Simple cleaning products like your basic household cleaning supplies such as liquid or dish soap, baking soda, stain remover, hydrogen peroxide, and water, can easily get the job done.
Be sure to use the right cleaning tools – in as much as you will be careful with the cleaning products, you also need to ensure that you use soft cleaning tools. You don’t want to start scrubbing the walls as you will ruin the paint. Get soft cloths or rags, a foam brush, or a vacuum with a brush attachment, and don’t forget a bucket. You can use the vacuum to dust off the walls, while the bucket can be used to mix the soap and water solutions.
Dust the walls – before you start cleaning, how about you start off removing the dust using the brush attachment on your vacuum first? Even on the baseboards or molding, use a damp foam brush to remove any dust that may have settled there. And if you don’t have a vacuum, you can use a dry cleaning mop to remove the dust.
Wash the walls – after the dust is off, use warm water and cleaning soap to clean the wall. You can choose a test patch to see how the wall will look like after you clean and to also see if there is any potential damage. This is especially necessary when cleaning surfaces with delicate paint. If you see everything is okay, then start from top to bottom in your cleaning, and make sure you rinse and dry the surface well with a clean cloth.
Final word
If you don’t have time to clean, you can always give our Los Angeles Residential Painting team a call. We know what needs to be done!
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