Sunday, December 27, 2009

Best way to wash down the walls in my room?

my room smells and feels kinda musty (im always sneezing!) so i'm cleaning it top to bottom... what should i use to clean the walls, especially around the trim at the bottom, that will disinfect, renew freshness, and improve smell?Best way to wash down the walls in my room?
you can dilute bleach in water and sponge the solution on the walls.Best way to wash down the walls in my room?
just plain water, as not to damage the paint. it wont do anything for odor, though. do you have carpet? a shampoo might work. as for sneezing, for a couple hundred dollars you can have your air ducts cleaned. that's the best thing you can do to rid your house of allergents. also, you might want to try an air purifier. we have a small house, and it was so musty, so we put in ceiling fans to have constant air circulation, and it took care of the problem. sound like a lot of work, but simple solutions will only mask the mustiness, and you'll spend $200 a year on air fresheners.
If you have carpet it might be that. Check under the carpet to see if it's moist and if so get rid of it. If not get it professionally cleaned or hire one of those carpet cleaners from the supermarket. You also might not be getting enough ventilation or there is too much humidity in the room. You can buy one of those dehumidifiers to get the moisture out. Some people have gotten very ill from there being too much moisture in there home so check it out.
To get rid of mildew and or mold, use bleach (it comes in different smells, so you won't have to have that harsh smell). Cover the carpet with painters plastic and use a sponge mop and a bucket, that way you can get it done without too much effort. Make sure that you open all the windows.


If you are apposed to chemicals, try wiping down the walls with a mixture of baking soda, water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil (get a citrus like orange or lemon) that will freshen up the room and remove mold.
Need to be careful with bleach, especially if your walls are painted. We use a mixture of PineSol and warm water, and make sure your cloth is rung out well so the water doesn't run down the walls. Also, Dawn dish soap and water are good too.
First vacuum your walls/corners/carpeting use the attachment for higher corners/areas... Then you can mix a mild solution of vinegar/water OR bleach/water and wipe the walls down with a slightly damp sponge. Let it dry.. Also, give any windows a good cleaning and wash any curtains/blinds.... Wash your bedding and wipe down the furniture.. Vinegar/water work well on wood surfaces just don't saturate.. A slightly damp cloth/sponge will work just fine... Good luck

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