From Wallpaper to Paint - The Proper Ways to Clean Different Types of Walls

Posted on 13/04/2023

Efficient Ways for Removing Dirt from Walls

Are there different marks, grime or dust on your walls that you are struggling to clean? Don’t wait any more! Here are the most efficient ways for removing any kind of dirt from your wall. Keep in mind that there are different kinds of walls that require using different cleaning techniques.

1) Start with dusting

Your house cleaning should always start with dusting. You can use a dusting brush, a broom or a vacuum cleaner. Regular dusting is essential for maintaining a clean home.

2) Protect the carpets and the furniture

You should cover all the furniture and carpets in the area you are about to clean. You don’t want to risk splashing them with water or cleaning solution. The best covers you can use are old and unused sheets. If you don’t have any, you can also use newspapers or different towels.

3) How to clean painted walls?

If you want to clean your painted walls properly, you need to know the type of paint that has been used. Modern paints are easier to clean. Some of the older paint types can be scrubbed off and thus they need more special care.

After you are done with the dusting, you need to start removing the stains from the wall. It is a good idea to test the product that you are about to use on a small area. This way you can see if there is some damage on the painted wall and you will know whether the product you are using is efficient. You can mix baking soda and water and apply the mixture on stains such as the one left behind by crayons, ink, pencils, markers, etc. Another very effective wall cleaner is toothpaste. It is perfect for removing black marks which are caused by different object rubbing against the wall.

You can use warm soapy water to wash the painted walls. If you think that you need a stronger solution, you can add vinegar to a bucket of warm water. Avoid using domestic cleaners that contain alcohol. They may break down the paint surface.

4) How to clean wallpaper?

You need to find out if the wallpaper on your wall is washable or not. You can test on a small area first so that you are sure you won’t cause any damage to the wallpaper material.

Washable wallpaper has a thin vinyl coating that protects the paper from breaking down. You need to start by dusting the wallpaper surface. After that it is time to pay attention to the stains. You can use warm soapy water to remove stains and grease.

Vinyl-coated wallpaper can be washed with warm soapy water. It can also be washed with a cloth soaked in white vinegar. Gently wipe away the cleaning solution after you are done.  

5) How to clean wooden walls?

Again, start with dusting the wall. It is better not to clean the whole wall. It’s better to treat the stained areas only.

6) How to remove mould from the walls?

There is a domestic cleaning product that you can use in order to remove mould from your walls and that’s vinegar. Mix vinegar and water and spray the mixture over the mouldy surface. Leave it to sit that way for at least an hour. After that you need to wipe the area with water and let it dry.

There is one more home cleaner that you can use to remove mould stains from your walls.  Mix baking soda and water in a spray bottle and apply the mixture to the affected area. Scrub the area gently and rinse it with water.

These are six useful techniques which will help you to clean any wall surface in your home. Rely on simple house cleaning products as they will help you clean the walls efficiently and save some money. If you don’t have enough time to deal with the job, you can always count on a professional cleaning company to take care of the walls in your home.