Wall Cleaning Solution?

Question

I need to wask the walls (to get rid of the dirt, dust, and marks) but I don't know what I can use aside from warm water or a Magic Eraser...but I want a good cleaning. Any suggestions on what has worked for you in the past?

This also includes the baseboards but not the celings.

THANKS!!

Answer 1

A Cleaner for Painted Walls and Ceilings
Here's a homemade solution that can get the dirt off painted walls and ceilings:

Mix 1⁄2 cup vinegar, 1 cup clear ammonia, 1⁄4 cup baking soda, and 1 gallon warm water. Caution: Wear rubber gloves, and work in a well-ventilated area when using this powerful solution.
Apply to the wall with a sponge, and rinse with clear water. If your walls have a rough texture, use old nylon stockings or socks rather than a sponge because they won't tear and leave difficult-to-remove bits on the surface.

Answer 2

Clean woodwork and walls with a mixture of 1 cup white distilled vinegar, 1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup ammonia and 1 gallon warm water. Wipe on with a sponge or damp—not wet—towel.

Answer 3

Wall Wash (for painted walls) recipe
2 tablespoons ammonia
1 quart warm water
2 tablespoons liquid detergent

Mix well. Dust the walls first with a dry mop. Wash with Wall Wash mixture, rubbing gently. Sponge off with 1 tablespoon borax to 1 quart rinse water. Wipe dry.

Answer 4

For a really good clean, I use T.S.P and water. You WILL have to rinse of off the walls really well once you are complete - but I have found it to be most effective to get all the layers of build-up off the wall.

You can usually find it in the painting section of a store, as it works really well to prepare walls for paint

Answer 5

I always use a solution of t.s.p. & water. It's an industrial cleaner that works awesome! you can find in any paint department. use rubber gloves when working with t.s.p.