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After a painting contractor does their magic on the interior of your home, you want the walls to maintain their pristine condition. As a result, many homeowners wonder whether it’s OK to wash their painted walls. While it’s common for walls to get dirty from time to time, you don’t want to undo the work performed by a painting service. The following information can help clean stains without causing further harm.

Glossy Paints Are More Durable

If you requested a high-gloss shine from the painting contractor, you’re in luck. High-gloss paints are highly resistant to stains, as well as being durable. Accordingly, you can wash away stains without worrying about it impacting the paint job. With paints that are medium gloss, like satins, they are more durable than flat paints, but you still want to proceed with caution. Do a test cleaning to make sure you don’t damage the paint, then proceed to remove the rest of the stain.

Dealing With Flat Paints

painting contractorAs mentioned above, flat paints are less durable, which means they are more prone to damage when scrubbing. In this case, you want to have the right tools to ensure you can remove the stain effectively. Typically, a soft sponge and some warm water should do the trick. For more stubborn stains, add a bit of dish soap, beginning with just a small spot. If you can’t remove the stain, you may need to schedule a touchup with your painting contractor.

 

Bill's Painting in Cincinnati, OH, knows that stains on your walls can be a real pain. Fortunately, these skilled painters will make your walls look like new again thanks to their more than three decades of experience. They also do exterior house painting so the outside of your home can look as great as the inside. To schedule a painting contractor for a consultation, call (513) 742-3937. If you’d like more information on their full range of service, visit them online.

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