Any tips for washing painted walls?

without rubbing off the paint?Any tips for washing painted walls?
Great question! I washed my painted walls not too long along.. Try this!





You Will Need:


Ladder


Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment


Mild detergent


Sponge


Water


Bucket


Dry towel


Plastic drop cloth





The Cleaning Process:


1. Begin by lining the floor with plastic where you鈥檒l be working to prevent damage from excess water or spills.





2. Use your vacuum鈥檚 brush attachment to remove loose dirt and cobwebs. Do not push the brush onto the wall surface, as loose dirt may smudge and leave marks. Allow the vacuum鈥檚 suction to lift the dirt away from the wall.





3. Start at the top of the wall. You鈥檒l want to clean from side to side and from the top to bottom in sections as you work around the room.





4. Fill the bucket half to two thirds full of warm water.





5. Add just enough detergent to create a few bubbles when the water is agitated. Adding too much soap will cause the walls to become sticky and attract more dirt.





6. Dip the sponge in the water and squeeze out excess water.





7. Wipe the wall down as explained in step three, stopping to wet and rinse the sponge frequently.





8. Use the dry towel to wipe up excess moisture as you work.Any tips for washing painted walls?
Adding to Sean's answer - when washing start at the bottom to avoid soil tracks on the wall. Report Abuse

To clean walls, I use 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and 1/4 cup washing soda (Arm %26amp; Hammer still makes this, though it is getting harder to find) to one gallon of warm water.


And yes, this can be used on flat paint.
if it's flat paint, (dull,no shine) you can't wash it. If it has a shine to it, wash it.