No matter how devoted you are to cleaning your floors, furniture, and appliances, there’s one often-overlooked aspect of your home that can make it look unkempt: interior walls. If you’ve spent time and money covering them with the perfect paint color, you might be scared to try and clean them. Luckily, BRS Custom Painting of Wentzville, MO, has plenty of experience beautifying walls and teaching clients how to keep them in pristine condition. Here, their interior painting team list three tips for safe, gentle wall cleaning.

How to Clean Interior Walls Without Causing Damage

1. Don’t Use a Chemical Cleaning Solution

While you may use purchased cleaning products throughout the rest of your home, you’ll have to go natural to avoid stripping wall paint. If your interior painting team used latex-based paints, opt for a mixture of either warm water and white vinegar or water and dish detergent. Oil-based paint is a bit more durable, so you can add a degreaser to your homemade solution.

2. Opt for Soft Tools

Many kitchen and bathroom sponges contain a soft porous side for absorption and an abrasive side for removing stuck-on stains. However, it’s crucial to stay away from this tool when cleaning interior painted surfaces. To avoid scraping or peeling the paint off, use a soft microfiber cloth with your homemade cleaning solution. This will remove grease and discoloration on the surface without removing the paint.

3. Watch Your Technique

As your cleaning tool begins to collect dirt and residue, it’s imperative to rinse and wring it out frequently. Otherwise, you’ll be moving dirty water around on your walls, causing brownish drips to trickle down and stain the paint all over again. When working around electrical outlets or coaxial cables, make sure the cloth has been thoroughly wrung out to avoid electrocution or wiring damage.

If cleaning proves futile and your walls simply need a fresh coat, turn to BRS Custom Painting for help. They will tackle your interior painting project with ease and enthusiasm so you can enjoy a bright, spotless home. For more information about their services, including interior painting, exterior painting, and power washing, visit their website to request a free estimate, or call (636) 219-9749 to schedule an appointment today.