I have a few stubborn spots of the wallpaper backing and glue that was left over when the paper was torn down. I was using DIF to remove it, but I was wondering if there is any common household solvent/cleaner/solution that might work just as well.
2007-07-08 02:45:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Nothing Else but warm water.apply with sponge to soak it .then wash off with clean water.Diggit dog what a plonk
2007-07-08 03:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by STEW POT 47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take and old washcloth and soak it in water with dish washing detergent dissolved in it and then lightly wring it out. Hang the damp cloth on the wall with thumbtacks so that it is on top of the glue area and leave it there for about 30 minutes. After the time has past use the cloth to scrub the glue off the wall. The cloth should hold the detergent against the glue for the 30 minutes and the rough surface of the washcloth will help in the removal of the glue. Repeat for next washcloth sized area. You may be fighting an adhesive that was used because the high humidity was causing the paper to peel off, if may be something like rubber cement...? If the washcloth doesn't work you might need to use a solvent, start with rubbing alcohol and then move on the paint thinner. It won't take much to determine if the solvent is removing the glue. Keep the window open since the solvents can make a great stink. Good luck.
2016-05-21 04:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Dawn (or other dishsoap) and a plastic dobby. It took off the paste and cleaned the walls all at the same time. As long as you don't go overboard, you won't even have to rinse. I had a spray bottle with hot water that I just added a few drops of soap to, sprayed the wall and scrubbed. Took about an hour to do the entire room!
2007-07-08 04:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by katiesquilts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap liquid fabric softner and warm water.. Mix 50/50 and spray... Let it sit for about 10-30 min and rinse off with warm water and a sponge.
2007-07-08 02:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use Vinegar and water. A soap will leave a residue.
2007-07-08 03:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by sncmom2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
washing up liquid warm water and sponges
2007-07-08 03:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by annsummerswench 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm soapy water, leave for a couple of minutes then peel away.
2007-07-08 03:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use orange oil or orange products ,go to home depot
2007-07-10 11:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by muzikfhem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar &warm water
2007-07-08 02:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by jo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try thinner or nail polish remover. any kind of similar chemical should be able to remove it.
2007-07-08 02:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋