We would like to clean the wall's instead of repainting them.
2007-02-09 07:15:46 · 11 answers · asked by doridee1357 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have had great results by using 1 tablespoon TSP and 1 1/2 Tablespoons **** 'n Span (powder, not liquid) and lots of clean water for rinsing. My current project is cleaning a house that has been smoked in for more than 30 years and it takes it right off. Be careful of splashing, it can get into your eyes, especially when doing high up on walls and ceilings. I use a set of goggles and a sponge mop.
2007-02-09 23:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cleaned off the smoke from 4 smokers who were there for 8 years with 409 cleaner with the new Mr clean magic floor sponge. Run the sponge across the bottom molding to clean it. Spray the cleaner on the walls and then rinse that place with the new bucket water. Use a 5 gallon bucket and dump it after doing a few feet or more. The ceiling can't be done so it has to be painted with KILTZ paint product to avoid bleed through stains. All this work should be done by the smokers but they would be smoking while they work or would be too weak. I will add vinegar to my bucket and I wear a mask. I am on my second day doing two more rooms.
2016-03-28 23:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once worked for a contractor that did home restoration for insurance companys. At times they could use ordinary bleach and water mixture in a spray bottle, on the stain only. But expect to repaint the area. Also, the cieling primer paint called, "kilz", is an excellant coater. Depending on the stain, it can by itself, cover in 1 to 2 coats.
2007-02-09 08:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by mcdougle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful of TSP. It can be used but with caution. Use it after trying SOILEX or **** AND SPAN powder which will remove smoke stains. Be sure to wash walls before painting.
Why not remove all the apostrophes in your question? They are as bad as smoke on walls.
2007-02-09 07:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harware stores have a product called T.S.P (tri-sodium phosphate) mix with warm water and wash with a sponge.
The walls will dry clean and do not need to rinsed again. They are ready for a fresh coat of paint.
2007-02-09 07:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by Slim Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar and water mixture, then rewipe down with Pine Sol. Lots of elbow grease. If cleaning wood, use Murphy's Oil Soap, love that stuff.
2007-02-10 04:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greased Lighting!! I had to clean all the walls in my house before I moved in. This stuff works great!!
2007-02-09 07:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by jessicar0918 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to disappoint you but they only thing you can really do that works is to repaint
2007-02-09 07:25:22 · answer #8 · answered by sugarsweeteegrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Greased LIghtning... I used it to clean fireplace bricks, sure it will work on your walls
Be Blessed!
2007-02-09 12:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by ramzee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple Green but don't use it straight out of the container.
2007-02-09 08:31:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋