Not only does washing your walls make your entire house look cleaner, but it is also a great way to extend the life of your paint, saving you money.
Run your vacuum cleaner’s dust brush attachment across the ceilings and walls. Aim to remove as much dust and cobwebs as you possibly can.
A good cleaning every once in a while can keep your walls looking bright, clean and fresh.
First assess what type of paint your walls are covered with. Always test in an inconspicuous spot before washing the entire wall.
Semi-gloss and glossy enamel paints tend to stand up best to washing.
Flat, satin, and eggshell latex paints, on the other hand, may fade or rub off with overly abrasive cleaning.
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1. Dusting
Run your vacuum cleaner’s dust brush attachment across the ceilings and walls.
Aim to remove as much dust and cobwebs as you possibly can. This is often enough to get your walls looking clean.
Start at the bottom of the wall and work your way up, alternating between the wet, soapy sponge and a wet, clean sponge to rinse. Make sure that each sponge has its own bucket.
2. Prepping
Be sure to lay down old sheets or canvas drop cloths to protect your floors and catch soapy droplets. You’ll also need two buckets, one for cleaning and one for rinsing.
To avoid stripping or causing fade spots on the paint, always start with the gentlest materials possible, in this case, water and natural sponges.
Avoid using coloured sponges since the dye can be deposited onto lighter-coloured walls. When water isn’t enough to remove stubborn stains, a mixture of warm water and mild detergent should get the job done.
3. Get cleaning
Start at the bottom of the wall and work your way up, alternating between the wet, soapy sponge and a wet, clean sponge to rinse. Make sure that each sponge has its own bucket.
Rinsing with clean water is essential if you want to prevent soapy residue from being left behind. Rinsing also ensures that any new dirt and grime won’t cling to the soapy residue.
For spot cleaning, try a paste of baking soda and water, and gently rub it over the stain, then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Rub in a gentle, circular motion and make sure to wring out the sponges to avoid drips. Work in sections, and once you’ve completed a section, dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
If you need to take a breather, try not to take a break in the middle of washing a wall. Stopping the job before you finish the entire wall can cause wash marks, a wave effect caused by stop-and-go wall washing.
Always wash an entire wall in a single session.
Stain prevention tip
Always try to clean a spot or remove a stain promptly. The longer a stain stays stuck to the wall, the harder it’ll be to scrub it off later.
For spot cleaning, try a paste of baking soda and water, and gently rub it over the stain, then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
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