Status: 15.01.2024, 13:37 PM
By: Marco Blanco Ucles
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Stains on the wall are annoying – and difficult to remove. There are a few things to keep in mind so as not to damage the paint.
It can happen quickly: a carelessness or a restless toddler while eating – stains on the walls are quickly formed. Just wiping it away is not a good idea. This is because damage to the wall paint quickly occurs and you have to reach for a paint bucket and brush again. But there is another way, if you take some important advice to heart.
Before you start cleaning, you should first check which material has been used to paint the wall: lime, structure, emulsion or glue paint? The type of paint and the question of whether the wall has been varnished or glazed also play a role. We take a look at the various cleaning options with information from "Top Caretakers".
1. Baking soda helps with dirty wallpaper
If your wallpaper is dirty, you must first remove the coarser dirt with a broom or vacuum cleaner. You can then use a mixture of water and baking soda to lubricate the dirty areas. After the substance is absorbed for a few minutes, wipe it with clean water. With a tea towel or kitchen roll, the wallpaper can now be easily dried. Wallpaper continues to be popular in German homes – there are new trends.
Stains can quickly appear when cleaning walls – you can prevent this with a few tricks. © Zoonar/IMAGO
2. Glue or lime paints must be reworked
It is more difficult to clean whitewashed walls that have been treated with glue or lime paint. Here, the paint peels off the wall when water is used, leaving stains and shades behind. You have no choice but to repaint the individual areas or the entire area.
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3. Clean textured paints with special soapy water mixture
If your wall has been painted with textured paints, the wall can be cleaned without any problems. The best way to do this is to use soapy water – mixed with borax. You will find the right cleaners in stores, which must contain sodium borate.
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4. Scouring milk helps on emulsion paints
Even surfaces that have been coated with emulsion paints can be cleaned relatively easily. For stubborn dirt, you can use a fine-grained scouring cream. However, for many stains, it is enough to use soapy water or a special cleaning solution.
5. Dirt eraser as a true all-rounder in the household
For many surfaces at the same time, a so-called dirt eraser can be used. As the online magazine "Chip" reports, the melamine resin sponge can remove many stains that you can't get rid of with conventional cleaning products. The decisive factor here are the small resin particles that come loose during scrubbing. The dirt eraser can be bought in numerous drugstores.
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