Cleaning Walls From Dirt With 4 Tips

Dirt gardens on the walls are annoying. Cleaning dirty walls can become a tricky task, as sometimes parts (such as wallpaper) may come off the wall and the stain will spread even further. Fortunately, dirty walls can be cleaned by certain methods, depending on the origin of the stain; cleaning paint or ink stains is not the same thing as wiping just dust.

Here are some tips and home tips for cleaning dirty walls.

Cleaning dirty walls: 4 tips

Cleaning dirty walls properly is not an easy task, after all, each wall is unique. And if the cleaning is not done properly, the dirt stain may spread and the wall will look even dirtier.

So consider the following key factors when cleaning your walls.

Recommended tools

• Soft, dry and clean cloth
• Vacuum cleaner with brushed nozzle
• Long-handled brush
• Vinegar
• Ammonia
• Water
• Baking soda
• Pure sponge

Instructions

• First, clean the dust from the walls. It can be removed with a dry cloth, dust whisk or vacuum cleaner fitted with a brush-headed nozzle.
• Prepare a homemade cleaning solution of vinegar, lukewarm water, baking soda and a few drops of ammonia.
• Test the mixture on a small area on the wall to make sure it does not ruin the wall.
• Then apply the solution with a clean cloth and rub gently until the stain is completely gone.
• Once the surface is clean, you can rinse it with a very small amount of warm water.
• If the wall stains again, try rubbing with the solution again.
• Finally, allow to dry.

• If a wet wall looks different in color than the rest of the wall, don’t worry: after drying, it will look flawless.

Tile wall cleaning

Below you will find the best tips for cleaning tiles at home.

• Reuse the water left over from cooking the potatoes. Swim the cloth in this liquid and rub the tiles with it. Believe it or not, potato water is an ideal ingredient for removing, cleaning and polishing grease stains on tiles.
• Another option is to take a piece of newspaper and float it in a mixture of water and vinegar. This cleans and disinfects the wall at the same time.

• If you don’t like vinegar as a cleaning product, you can use ammonia instead. However, care must also be taken with ammonia as it is a corrosive product. Use it with just a few drops.

Cleaning of wallpapered walls

Depending on your preferences, your home may have wallpapered walls. The wallpaper can also get dirty. Its cleaning methods are different from other walls.

Below are tips:

• To clean the wallpaper, it is advisable to mix together a small amount of warm water, a sip of a mild detergent and a little vinegar. With this mixture, stains can be removed with a small sponge. Be sure to rinse afterwards.
• If the wallpaper is white or light, use a spoonful of baking soda instead of vinegar.
• It is a good idea to sprinkle some talc around the grease stains so that the stain does not spread during cleaning.
• If stains are from a ballpoint pen or marker, use 90% alcohol and a sponge.

• If there are traces of shoes or rims on the walls, they are best removed with an eraser.

Cleaning vinyl walls

Vinyl walls are easier to remove because they have a dirt-repellent and water-resistant plastic film. However, if they get dirty, you can use the following methods:

• Clean the surface with a damp cloth. The cloth should preferably be dipped in a mixture of warm water and soap. Always rub up and down to prevent the vinyl from coming off.
• Be careful not to drop drops on the wall drawings. If the drawing has multiple colors, do not rub too hard as they may spread.

Cleaning walls painted with plastic paint

Most commonly, the walls of a home are painted with plastic or watercolor. You can clean them using the following method to prevent damage:

1. First remove dust with a dustpan or vacuum cleaner.
2. Clean the wall with warm water, a sponge and liquid soap in vertical strips at least a meter wide.
3. Be careful not to wipe the cloth or fade the paint. If the cloth is not clean enough, it can leave a fluff behind.

These tips are very helpful in removing dirt from walls. Always ask for advice and test them yourself first to make sure the stains are gone and the walls are not in worse condition than when you started.