Opting for wallpaper means ensuring maximum personalization on your walls thanks to elaborate colors, patterns and textures. Whether you like basic walls or a little more eccentric, you will easily find choices. Price wise, it all depends on what you choose (non-woven wallpaper, vinyl wallpaper, etc.). The price of wall covering can vary from single to double. However, at least after wallpaperingwe are calm for a very long time. The problem is that we don’t always know how to maintain it and remove the small everyday stains that appear on it. So, how do you clean your stained wallpaper without damaging it? Fortunately, Grandma knows many tricks!
1) Take the right steps to clean your wallpaper
If you have decided to do a complete wash and not just treat a few stains here and there, think carefully proceed from top to bottom ! This is because dirt may leave streaks downward that would ruin your work if you are not organized. This is a very important basic reminder!
2) Dust the tapestry
Dust clings to it and before carrying out any cleaning, start by removing it all. Wet, it risks being annoying, hence the importance of always dust before cleaning (and not just for wallpaper!). For the dusting technique, you can opt for what seems quickest and most practical to you: cloth, duster, etc. For straw or Japanese paper, the best technique, however, is to use a hair dryer set to cold air.
3) How to clean washable wallpaper
These are wallpapers that are not afraid of water. These coverings are therefore obviously easier to maintain than their counterparts! When purchasing, it is important to inform yourself whether you are purchasing washable rollers. This must be written on the packaging. To clean them, you have the choice of weapons: water with white vinegar, soapy water, water and laundry detergent, water and soda crystals… Pass a sponge soaked in the chosen solution on the wall, rinse if necessary and let dry . On non-washable paper, we always prefer a very slightly dampened cloth.
4) On non-woven vinyl wallpaper
It is very prized for its strength: to tear it, you have to go! In addition, it does not fear too much humidity. To clean it, use water mixed with dishwashing detergent and a well-wrung sponge as well as gentle movements. This should do the trick.
5) On straw or Japanese paper
In general, a wet sponge is more than sufficient to carry out their maintenance. If you want to give it a facelift, you can also use a cloth soaked in a little lemon juice… it works wonderfully!
6) How to remove stains from non-washable paper?
On washable paper, we have seen that it is possible to use a damp cloth or sponge, but not all wallpapers will support this. To remove stains, consider school eraser which can remove lots of pesky marks. Another more surprising tip is to use… breadcrumbs! We roll it into a ball carefully and use it to scrub the stains and absorb them. It is particularly perfect on greasy stains or mold. And of course, it doesn’t damage the paper.
7) And for cleaning radiator marks?
Here, what works best is prevention. We strongly advise you to regularly wipe the radiator with a damp cloth. We have given you all the tips for cleaning and whitening your radiators here. It is also possible to protect the wall with a colorless varnish. After that, maintenance will be child’s play with a simple wipe of a sponge!