How do you remove marks off of flat paint?

Question

My sis works in a hotel and the only thing they know to use is Magic Erasers from Arm & Hammer or to touch it up with new paint. Any other products or ideas they could try?

It's just little marks on the walls of a brand new hotel so repainting is not an option. Just looking for quick and easy ways of removing scuffs. She'll try all of the ideas. Thanks a lot!

It's just little marks on the walls of a brand new hotel so repainting is not an option. Just looking for quick and easy ways of removing scuffs. She'll try all of the ideas. Thanks a lot!

what do you mean by toilet soap?

Answer 1

Many times Windex works but you have to use a white paper towel or the print color can rub onto the wall.

Answer 2

We have used magic eraser and it does a good job at removing scuff marks and the many crayon markings our little picasos did over the years. On flat paint though, be sure not to rub too hard as this will buff the paint an make it shiny. you will then be left with shiny parts on your wall that will be noticeable at certain angles. Also, don't rule out a fresh coat of new paint. It's spring after all and a fresh new look does wonders.

Answer 3

I'm surprised a hotel would use flat paint - it's dang near impossible to clean. The management needs to pony up for better quality paint the next time around - the labor savings alone pay for the very minimal difference in cost.

Answer 4

Alcohol

Answer 5

Yes, I use a little toilet soap on a wet sponge. It seems to work for me. Also it does not do any untoward damage to the area being treated.

Answer 6

Depends on what the marks are. But the best way for them not to bleed through is to use Kilz oil base primer and repaint the original color over it.

Answer 7

Ajax

Answer 8

paint over it, or use Touch it up Paint Product! it works well!

Answer 9

Toothpaste (not the gel-kind) and a damp cloth.

Answer 10

If it's white, bleach and a rag work well.