I can tell that whoever lived in my house before me used to smoke because of the yellow stains on the bathroom walls. I wipe down the walls, but everytime I shower and the room gets steamy the yellow stains come back. How can I get rid of it for good?
2007-03-21 07:05:13 · 17 answers · asked by militarychick03 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Ok, I just moved in and the whole bathroom was re-done and new paint was added. Painting over the stains does not help. It seeps through it.
2007-03-21 07:36:42 · update #1
Krud Kutter does the best job on cigarette smoke residue of all of the products I've used. I just used it over the weekend where there was a smoker for 9 years and the walls and wood work are completely yellowed. Before I can paint, I had to remove the smoke film. I've used just about everything TSP, 409, Simple Green, even Bleach and nothing cuts through smoke like Krud Kutter. At first I used the 3:1 ratio which did an okay job, but then I tried it on a sponge straight and it really did remove it. I found it at the Lowes in the cleaning aisle. I also like it because it is non-toxic, fume free and biodegradable.
2007-03-21 07:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need to repaint. Oil based primer ALL the walls, doors, ceiling, trim..... It will STINK. Be sure you can open the windows and run fans. Once it's dry paint the walls however you wish.
We bought our house 3 yrs ago and all the walls were yellow from cigarette smoke. My middle child has asthma and I am very allergic to cigarettes so we had to do this before we could move in.
You should also clean the ducts and replace or just plain remove the carpets.
2007-03-21 07:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From years of moving into others' homes, and cleaning them, I can tell you that the only way I have found to clean nicotine stains from ceilings and walls, is to paint a primer of either Kilz or another called Binz. Then repaint the wall. Kilz makes a type of primer which is also midew resistant and I have had good luck with that. The primer keeps the nicotine from 'bleeding' through your new paint. None of these primers are cheap but they do the job. Good luck.
2007-03-21 07:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by warmquilt 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a combination of TSP and ****'n'Span powder (the liquid doesn't work as well). I use a tablespoon of TSP and 1 1/2 tablespoon of S'nS in each gallon of warm water. Be sure to use gloves and eye protection as this could be hazardous. Use a good sponge to apply and warm water to rinse.
If the stains returns, it is time to use a good stain blocker, maybe even two coats and fresh high gloss paint.
Good luck.
2007-03-21 07:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy sugar soap from your local paint shop. This will help clean the walls but I think it would be a good idea to paint them over again, It could also be caused by dampness in the walls
2007-03-21 07:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash the entire wall from top going down with Pine-Sol, keep changing bucket when it gets dirty with new solution. Wear swimming goggles and doctors ventalation mask to not inhale fumes or get solution in eyes, you don't have to rinse, and let room air out when done. To get smell out use a car air freshener tree of your favorite scent (I like vanilla).
2007-03-21 09:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Magic Eraser by Mr Clean. I removes practically anything from walls.
2007-03-21 07:14:41 · answer #7 · answered by glazeddonut27 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try scrubbing the wall with a bleach solution.
2007-03-21 07:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by panamaniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repaint the walls!
2007-03-21 07:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kylara J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scrub them with a mixture of hot water and pinesol. If it still comes back you might need to repaint.
2007-03-21 07:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋