We just removed wallpaper using Dif, so to get that off, I'd like to wash my walls, but not using TSP (Trisodium phosphate) since I have young children, and new carpeting. know you can mix a bit of dish soap with warm water, but I don't know what ratio to water to mix it. Are there other things I can use, such as Mr. Clean floor cleaner? (I told my husband I didn't think that would be okay but I'd like to check) Thanks!
2007-02-21 03:05:02 · 5 answers · asked by cathy_cmr 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Having worked in two paint departments, I know a bit about TSP and no...it's not safe. You MUST wear gloves when using this product because it can cause chemical burns. It is a base, meaning opposite of an acid, but just as dangerous. It can kill plants as well if you're using it outside so it's often recommended to coat your plants with water first, then after using tsp where you're working, to rinse the plants off again with more water. It's a great cleaner and paint remover in some cases, but in some cases also, it can discolor fabrics...and seeing as we JUST put in the new carpeting one year ago, having just moved into a new house, and with a 2 year old and 4 year old, I'd prefer NOT using it. And I wouldn't recommend it to use indoors for anyone who has young children or pets either.
2007-02-21 09:15:54 · update #1
A neutral solution should clean most wall surfaces for you...for example dish washing liquid would be a decent choice.
You should have two buckets, one with just water, and one with the dish washing liquid solution, and a big sponge.
Dip the big sponge into the dish washing solution and squeeze out any excessive moisture...then scrub the wall...use the other plain water bucket to rinse your sponge.
More instructions can be found here at HousekeepingChannel.com:
http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a_159-Washing_Flat_Paint_or_Enamel
2007-02-21 03:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by siliconkibou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used Mr Clean Orange Cleaner. I've also used ammonia. Mr. Clean smells a lot better. With either about 1/4 cup per gallon of warm water and wash with a large sponge, or sponge mop. The sponge mop saves standing on a ladder. Neither should hurt if any drips get on the carpet, but you can get plastic drop clothes cheap at just about any hardware or home store.
To rinse just use a clean sponge and clean water.
2007-02-21 05:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things You’ll Need: Broom Cleaning eraser Lubricating oil Baking soda White toothpaste Step1 Walk through your home and identify the types of dirt, grime and marks you must clean. Keep a list of what you find and note the appropriate way to clean each wall. Step2 Clean loose dirt and cobwebs with a broom. Sweep up the debris when finished. Step3 Use a cleaning eraser, available in many retail stores, to clean handprints and children's drawings from the walls in your home. Get the cleaning eraser wet and wring out excess water. Apply gentle pressure while you rub on the dirty area. There is no need to wash the eraser as it will work until there are no further cleansing agents inside it. Step4 Try lubricating oil on crayon marks. This product on a paper towel removes the waxy substance. Step5 Baking soda and white toothpaste remove scuffmarks. The natural cleaning combination of baking soda, white vinegar and ammonia also works well to clean walls. ------------------------------- Tips : Common flat finish house paint responds well to gentle cleaning. Enameled paint finishes clean easily with most cleaning products, as do stain-resistant finishes. This product does not remove as much of the wall protective covering as other products.
2016-03-28 12:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very warm if not hot water should do the trick as wall paper paste is a water base. (our goat ate a bucket full we had just mixed in the garage and the phone rang. Didn't hurt the goat at all!) You can add dawn dish soap, like you were gonna wash dishes in the water. It doesn't take much.
2007-02-21 06:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular old soap and water will do just fine. I have removed wallpaper many times and the residue removed quite easily with just a regular soap and water solution. No need for more chemicals. Depending on how much residue is left, you may have to wash several times but what I do is a soap and water cleaning followied by a clean warm water rinse. I found Dawn dishwashing liquid to work the best.
2007-02-21 03:11:38 · answer #5 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hot water works great that is all you need. We did that here at the office. We peeled hte wall paper and then we put water in the coofee pot to make it hot and we put it all over the walls the glue came all off and no smells. Try it! Good luck
2007-02-21 05:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Medical Assistant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. clean woks very well the lemon make it smell good in your house!
2007-02-21 05:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap and water will work fine.
2007-02-21 03:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSP is very safe and is no more likely to damage your carpet than other household cleaners.
2007-02-21 04:35:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋