After installing wallpaper, you can get the most out of it by keeping it looking good. Making sure your wallpaper is well cared for helps preserve its colors and extends its life. Taking care of your wallpaper, of course, means cleaning it from time to time.
Most wallpaper manufacturers include instructions on how to clean wallpaper; they label their products as “washable” or “washable”. While most wallpapers today are made from coated vinyl, which makes cleaning a bit easier, some wallpapers still require meticulous cleaning measures to ensure optimal preservation of their fabrics. The cleaning process also varies, depending on the stains you have on the wallpaper. If you see any stains or stains, it’s best to clean them immediately before the stain settles deep into the fabric.
If it is on the kitchen wallpaper or laundry room wallpaper border, you can wipe it off immediately with a damp cloth. Wallpapers installed in high activity and humidity rooms like these are more prone to staining. Most kitchen wallpapers, laundry room valances, and kids’ room wallpapers are made from vinyl, which is more resistant to water, stains, and much more durable than vinyl. paper.
It’s important to remember that cleaning vinyl-based wallpaper is different than cleaning paper-based wallpaper.
As mentioned above, manufacturers have a manual on how to clean wallpaper, but here are some general guidelines for keeping wallpaper spotless:
For simple dust and dirt:
1. Cover the floor with plastic to prevent damage from excess water and spills;
2. Remove solid dust and dirt particles with a brush;
3. Add a mild detergent to a bucket with 2/3 water, enough to produce a few bubbles;
4. Using a sponge, dip then squeeze out excess water and wipe the wall from top to bottom;
5. Rinse the sponge constantly and repeat step 4 until the entire wall is covered;
6. Using a dry towel, wipe excess moisture from the wall.
The same process can be done with kitchen wallpaper, laundry room wallpaper border, and other vinyl-based wallpaper. For tough stains, here’s what to do:
For pencils:
1. Rub Mr. Clean Magic Eraser into the stained area, that alone is enough to remove any pencil stains;
2. If there is no Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, moisten a damp cloth with a mild detergent (do not use harsh abrasives, as they can damage the fabric and colors of the wallpaper);
3. Dry the wall with a towel.
For marker stains:
If the marker is washable and the stain is on vinyl wallpaper, such as kitchen wallpaper or laundry room wallpaper trim, a simple buffing with a damp towel can remove the stain; otherwise, you must do the following:
1. Clean the stain with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser;
2. If Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is not available, apply a paste made of water and baking soda to the stain and towel;
3. Rub the stained area GENTLY;
4. If the baking soda paste fails; apply alcohol and rub gently (test the alcohol on an extra strip of wallpaper first; alcohol can cause discoloration and major damage to most wallpapers).
Stains that have already become embedded in wallpaper are difficult to remove and may require the use of solvents. For your protection, always wear gloves to protect your hands.
