Monday, December 21, 2009

What is the best cleaning solution to wash walls before painting them?

Go to your local hardware or paint store and ask for TSP. It is a powder that you dissolve in water. TSP has worked well for many yearsWhat is the best cleaning solution to wash walls before painting them?
I use diluted Top Job, Sp!c 'N Span, or Mr. Clean.





What to clean with is less important than removing all dust and spots such as fingerprints. Any cleaning solution will do ... remove the spots/stains with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, give the walls a cursory cleaning, let dry, then prime and paint.What is the best cleaning solution to wash walls before painting them?
**** and Span, it is a dry product that you mix with water and depending on the job, follow the directons on the box.
I would use a non foaming cleaner like Pine sol in water that won't leave soap residue but will remove any cooking oils, etc. from your walls..
First take a good soft brush and sweep every inch of them. Then to wash them, use TSP in water. Let them dry and they will come out great after painting.
Mr. Clean and Mr. Clean Magic erasers. Fantastic works well also.
soapy water or water and vinegar
Don't unless they are disgusting. Just use killz as your primer. It is amazing.
there's this great invention called...are you ready?


SOAP.
Rob's right - sugar soap
sugar soap, then wipe down with white vinegar and water, 50%

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