Miscellaneous 

What is the best cleaner for painted walls?

Joe Ford

What is the best cleaner for painted walls?

Mix three or four drops of dish detergent in half-filled bucket of water. (Or you can go “old school” using two or three tablespoons of distilled white vinegar to a gallon of water.) Wet a sponge in the mixture and wring it out to dry.

Does vinegar harm paint?

Minerals will etch paint if water spots or cement stains stay on your car for more than a few days. Yes, using vinegar will remove the stains. But the paint may have etch spot (dimples) damage. The only way to fix this common problem is to polish the paint.

Can you use magic eraser on walls?

When you use the Magic Eraser, wall marks will virtually disappear. So you can say goodbye to scuffs, fingerprints and pencil marks on the wall, among other things.

What is the easiest way to wash walls?

For small stains, mix: 1/4 teaspoon of soap in a cup of warm water, and wipe. Rinse with clean water, and blot until dry. Clean stubborn grease stains with solution of 1/3 cup of white household vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.

How can I clean my walls without removing paint?

2. Wash kitchen and bath walls. Remove the residues of cooking and steamy showers by washing the painted areas of kitchen and bathroom walls at least once every year. Do other rooms, too, if they are regularly used by children or a smoker or have a fireplace or wood-burning stove.

Can you use Pine Sol on walls?

Add about ¼ cup of your favorite Pine-Sol® scent to a gallon of water. Dip a sponge, rag or cloth in the mixture and wring out until it's lightly damp. Then, start wiping down the walls from top to bottom, using Pine-Sol® at its full strength on stubborn marks. Wipe down the walls with water.

Will rubbing alcohol damage wall paint?

Isopropyl alcohol is NOT recommended for freshly painted finishes. You should never use isopropyl alcohol at full strength or it could permanently cause damage to your vehicle's paint. Isopropyl alcohol, when diluted accordingly, can also be used to prep surfaces for paint, glass or wheel coatings.