Over time, any wallpaper gets dirty – it is covered with dust, stains or baby ones may appear on them «arts». How to wash the wallpaper, and can you do it at all? First you need to decide on the type of wallpaper. Paper cannot be washed, in case you have such, a suitable option is to clean wallpaper. Paper and non-woven wallpapers with a moisture-resistant coating, as well as vinyl can be washed.
Marking
Special markings on the packaging will help determine how the wallpaper should be cleaned.
- One wave. You cannot wash such wallpaper, they are wiped with slightly damp rags without the use of detergents.
- Two waves. When washing, you can use a certain amount of mild detergents such as soap.
- Three waves. Can be washed with any detergent.
- Comb. When washing, you can use mechanical means (brushes, sponges) and a cleaning vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning
How to wash the wallpaper correctly? You need to start with dry cleaning. Using a vacuum cleaner, carefully remove all dust from the surface so that during further processing, ugly stains do not appear on the wallpaper. If you have paper wallpaper – cleaning the wallpaper is the only way to refresh it..
Washing
How to wash the wallpaper if the marking is, in principle, washable? The main principle is to start with soft funds. If the desired effect is not achieved, you can move on to more aggressive.
Be sure to dilute the detergent in water, wet the sponge and squeeze hard.
Wipe the wallpaper, paying particular attention to heavily soiled areas. The faster you complete this procedure, the less likely the wallpaper will be damaged. Make sure that the wallpaper does not get wet, otherwise it will quickly lose color and properties, after which plywood will be required. Then wipe the wallpaper with a dry cloth and let it dry out of drafts.
Stains
One of the most common contaminants is fingerprints left by dirty fingers. Paper wallpapers can be easily cleaned with bread crumb or soft eraser.
Fat
How to wash the wallpaper if it has greasy stains? Paper can be cleaned with talcum powder. It should be slightly diluted with water and applied to the stain. After drying, brush off talcum powder with a soft brush.
The second option for dry cleaning of wallpaper is to apply a dry paper towel to the grease stain and iron it with a heated iron. The napkin needs to be changed periodically..
How to wash the wallpaper if there is a greasy stain «adorned» vinyl? Use dish detergents, they dissolve fats most effectively.
Drawings
Pencil drawings can be removed with a soft eraser. It is more difficult if to create «masterpieces» your children have used markers. You cannot remove them from paper or silk wallpaper.
How to wash the wallpaper if it can withstand moisture? For markers that use water as a solvent for dyes, a soap solution is suitable. Those markers that are filled with alcohol solutions are washed with diluted alcohol or citric acid.
