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Choose eco-friendly ones and don't flush them down the toilet to be environmentally friendly. Dafni Allure review: the portable hair straightener that fits in your handbag, This full-body fitness kit is $1100 off at QVC right now, Best travel coffee mugs: 10 top-rated travel mugs to keep your coffee safe on-the-go. Let it sit for a couple of seconds, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Cleaning with abrasive chemicals can make it difficult to breath. Wet the sponge and rub gently to avoid taking bits of paint off with the stain. As with latex-painted walls, never use a scrubby sponge, Teflon pad or harsh chemicals to clean walls painted with oil-based paints. This article was co-authored by Marcus Shields. Be careful when using a Magic Eraser on your walls. What can I do? If you’re unsure about even the mildest detergent, test it out first. Any crayon or pen marks should come straight off with this nifty little blend. For more tips from our Cleaning co-author, including how to get crayon marks off of plaster walls, read on! Dip a sponge in the bucket containing your cleaning solution and wring out excess … If your plaster walls are marked or they’re looking a little dirty, you can clean them with some household cleaners. Use your softest sponge to apply the solution to your walls. Keep your window open to create ventilation. It’s safe to wash glossy and semigloss paint, which are … In fact, your walls are not as clean as you may think. Regal® Select Interior Matte (548) is a professional painter favorite for its ease of application and smooth feel after drying. The shine sets it apart from the walls, which is important if you’re not distinguishing it by color (white walls with white trim, for example). Real Homes is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Simply mix a cup of white vinegar with a bucket full of warm water and use your soft sponge to tackle any stains. This type produces a hint of sheen, giving it a more lustrous look than flat paint. Place an old towel beneath the wall so you don’t drip onto the floor. Never apply paint over a dirty surface. Alternate cleaning with the soapy water, rinsing with the sponge from the clean bucket, and wiping down the same area of the wall again with the clean sponge. Rinse thoroughly, then dry with a clean cloth. If that's not good enough, paint it with a ceiling paint. Fill a bucket with mild soapy water. How to Clean Painted Walls Without Leaving Streaks | Hunker Soft sponges and soft cloths are what's needed. Here’s how to get rid of them. Keeping dust off of the walls will keep stains from forming as the dust is smeared into the walls with oily fingertips. First, mix warm water with a little detergent. 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