How to Clean Dirty Walls

Dirty often magically appears on walls. You don’t have to have children running around for dirty to appear. It sometimes is a natural byproduct of dust and dander. The good news is that dirt isn’t difficult to remove if you know where to look for it, and the best ways to clean dirty from walls without removing paint or the top coating from your walls.

Most walls are painted, although some have wallpaper and other materials which provide a smooth surface for cleaning. If your walls are painted, usually the paint is latex or oil based. The best way to clean water-based paint is to spot clean it with a damp cloth and a bit of vinegar. The acid in vinegar helps to break up stains. You can also use a spot of dish detergent to help remove ordinary dirt.

You do not want to saturate your walls with a wet rag, because this can damage the material underneath your wall, and cause the paint on your walls to bubble up. This will then require repair work. 

How to Remove Stubborn Dirt From Walls

If you have stubborn dirt on your walls, you can use a dirt eraser. A good example of this is a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. This works by gently moistening the tip with water and wiping away dirty and other materials. Scuff marks and soap scum can also be removed using a magic eraser. While it sounds too good to be true, magic erasers are even good for removing tough stains like crayon from white walls.

Wallpapered walls typically require a bit of investigation. Find out if your wallpaper is washable. If it is, then you can simply mix a damp cloth with a little cleaning solution and wash your wallpaper this way. Dust can easily be removed with a small handheld vacuum. Apply a small amount of pressure for the best results.