How to clean walls
We all know that with kids and animals around the house, it can be really hard to keep walls clean and mark free. Here are my tips on how to clean walls broken down into categories!
Ink Marks
It’s always such a joy when little ones begin to express their creativity through drawing, colouring, and painting – unless, of course, they decide to do it on the walls.
- Hairspray: Spray some hairspray onto a cloth then rub it gently over the ink mark.
- Rubbing Alcohol: Try some rubbing alcohol/surgical spirit onto a cotton ball and dab it on the ink stain until the stain is gone.
- Toothpaste: Apply some toothpaste to the mark, leave it for 10 minutes, then wash off with water (this method is also great for wallpapered walls).
- Eucalyptus Oil: Apply some eucalyptus oil to some kitchen roll and rub directly on the mark.
Crayon
Another waxy material the kids like to apply to our walls! You can use Magic Erasers to get rid of crayon without taking off the paint, or you can make your own using a dampened sponge dipped into some bicarbonate of soda.
Finger Marks & Scuffs
To get rid of dirty fingerprints, mix equal parts of white vinegar with warm water and wipe down the walls. Another option is eucalyptus oil on a cotton ball rubbed on the fingerprints.
Grease & Stubborn Marks
- Grease Marks: Use the same vinegar/water solution as above but also add in some lemon juice. Lemon juice is a great degreaser and will shift those stubborn grease marks.
- Nicotine & Heavy Grime: Use sugar soap diluted with warm water. Sugar soap helps to improve adhesion and give a better finish when decorating and will effectively remove nicotine marks.
