what is the recipe for removing wallpaper using fabric softener?

Answer 1

I've tried it, didn't work for me.

Answer 2

The best way I've ever found to remove wallpaper is this:

1.) Score the wallpaper with something like Zinsser's Paper Tiger. They come in two sizes, but the larger one squeaks something awful for some reason. But if you have a large area, it makes your work go by much quicker. The scoring helps to get the removing solution to the paste and backing of the wallpaper.

2.) Apply either Zinsser's DIF Wallpaper remover, (it's a concentrate that you add to water and it contains enzymes that help break down the paste and surfactants that help it adhere and stay wet longer on a verticle surface), or you can simply use warm water with a small amount of soap. Surfactants and soap are the same thing. DIF works exceedingly well and inexpensive, but you can always get by without it. Spray the solution onto the wall with a garden sprayer.

3.) Let whatever solution you spray on sit for 10-15 minutes. Then re-apply, let sit another couple of minute. It should almost be falling off by now. Just peel it off or use a putty knife on the tougher areas. (Usually the middle of the sheets are toughest...that's where it takes longer for the water to penetrate the wallcovering.)

4.) After the wallcovering is off, make sure to scrub the excess paste and sizing off the wall. The DIF works well for this or you can use TSP. If you use TSP, just make sure to rinse it with clean water. TSP can sometimes leave a film or dust on the surface if it isn't properly rinsed off. (That would cause an adhesion problem for the next coating you decide to put on.) Let it dry and then paint or re-hang some wallpaper.

Answer 3

There are several different recipes for removing wallpaper. You can mix one-third cup fabric softener with two-thirds cup hot water, or add a cup of white household vinegar to a bucket of hot water.

Pour either solution into a large plastic spray bottle and spritz the wallpaper, wetting thoroughly; allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes or until the wallpaper is loosened enough to be peeled off.

Another alternative is to combine equal amounts of laundry starch and hot water. This thicker solution will help keep the water on the wallpaper with less dripping and can be applied with a paint roller or sponge. Wet the wallpaper thoroughly, and let stand until it can be peeled away.

Vinyl wallpaper will need to be scored before applying the wetting solution, to allow it to permeate. When removing wallpaper, remember to start at the bottom, lifting and pulling toward the ceiling. If it resists, take a scraper and apply lots of elbow grease!

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Answer 4

I'm not sure about the recipe with the fabric softener, but my friends and I we removing some wallpaper in their new house. We used a steamer. But then it broke and we figured out wallpaper comes off really easy if you just scrub it with warm water and then use a scraper tool to peel it off. I hope that helps! ^_^

Answer 5

If the paper has a waterproof covering, you will need to follow TB's advise and use the Paper Tiger to score the surface and allow the faric softner to penetrate to the glue.

I use a spray bottle to soak the wall, then wait about ten minutes, spray again and remove the paper with a putty knife.

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Answer 6

spray bottle with the hottest water you can touch.spray one strip from top to bottom.soaking the wall.

Answer 7

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