Cleaning How To Clean Wallpaper

Date Published:

02/10/2008

Now wallpaper is ‘back’ we have to remember how to maintain it.

Every week: Vacuuming the paper will remove dust and keep wallpaper looking ace.

Washable or wipeable wallpapers can be, er, washed or wiped. If you’re not sure if yours is, give a hidden corner of the paper a quick wipe with a just-damp cloth and hope for the best – if the water is absorbed it’s not washable.

Vacuum the paper before washing then wipe it down with a wrung-out cloth and a mild washing-up liquid solution. Don’t go mad with rubbing unless you want to redecorate soon and dab the paper dry with paper towels as you go.

Use blobs of toothpaste to stick posters etc on walls/wallpaper, it wont tear or mark when taken off.
Posted by dippydoll

Clean trendy wallpaper with a soft bristled toothbrush.
Posted by pepelepew

If you need to clean wallpaper try using stale bread that has been ever so slightly moistened. It gets marks off without having to use soap.
Posted by gandolph

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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