What's the best cleaning solution for washing latex painted walls prior to repainting?

best cleaner is a chemical called ';tsp';


you can get this at most paint stores





it cleans the oils and dirt off the walls so the paint can stick better





i have heard some people use baking soda and water





both and all cleaner you need to rinse off the walls well before you paint





any comercial paint prep cleaner from your local paint store or hardware store will work





just ask them for a wall prep/cleaner





hope this helps chrisWhat's the best cleaning solution for washing latex painted walls prior to repainting?
In the UK painters use a solution of washing soda crystals ( sodium carbonate) applied for one hour, and then well rinsed off.What's the best cleaning solution for washing latex painted walls prior to repainting?
bleach and water...some people prefer amonina and water because it doesn't stain ....but bleach and water leaves no residue and kills any bacteria that might be on the wall
If you use TSP remember to rinse the walls afterwards. It leaves a residue that will prevent the paint from sticking.
TSP Tri Sodium Phosphate
TSP (trisodiumphosphate) gotten at a paint store, Walmart, maybe some grocers.


This solution of this stuff (when mixed according to directions) will remove all greases and waxes(and residuals ';scent oils being one'; left by other cleaners to make the surface ready for painting once it has dried.


If the surface you are about to paint is shiny,(hi gloss paint is on the wall - lts say---you still need to sand it- but TSP it first(for if there is any grease, you would just spread it and grind it in with the sandpaper) Kinda compareable to dog poop. Either scoop it up right there or step in it and let the shoe do the spreading.....around the house into the carpets. No need to TSP after the sanding, just a light rag off of the sanding dust and you are ready to go.
you buy a really good primer dont wash walls... the primer disenfects and cleans anything and everything once applied l


would rec...''kilz''' they have a great primer paint the walls with that then apply a good paint like ''behr''...or sherwin williams..
I agree TSP is probably the best prepainting solution to wash the walls with,but when cleaning latex I would mix a weak solution strength or you may end up washing most of the paint instead of just cleaning. Mix a little and try it first I would start with 1/2 cup TSP to a gallon of water. Just a suggestion.
I use 409 (ammonia based cleaner) on flat latex walls, but in kitchens and bathrooms with gloss or semi-gloss I use TSP.
One time I tried windex window cleaner. I was astonished. It worked GREAT.