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Humans built the first walls thousands of years ago, and we’ve been avoiding cleaning them ever since. Smudges around light switches? Of course. A sponge and some gentle soap, and those high-traffic ...

When Should You Clean Your Walls? But not every wall should be cleaned. In fact, some walls shouldn’t be cleaned, and should be repainted instead. Ziegelman says, “If there is damage to the paint, ...

Cleaning painted walls may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple, albeit time-consuming. When washing walls, whether you’re doing yearly cleaning or getting rid of a stubborn stain ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...