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Step 1 – Gather Supplies:<\/strong> Step 2 – Prep The Area: <\/strong> Before applying any sudsy water, start by dusting or vacuuming the surfaces to remove loose dirt and debris. If you\u2019re using a vacuum, use a soft brush attachment on the vacuum to avoid scratching the paint.<\/p>\n Step 3 – Spot Test:<\/strong> Step 4 – Clean Surface Area: <\/strong> Here is an incident involving our dog, who left a mark on our kitchen wall. With a quick remedy, I took a soapy, damp towel, applied gentle strokes to the surface, dried it with a soft cotton towel, and presto! The mark vanished, leaving the paint looking as pristine as the day it was applied.<\/p>\n Step 5 – Touch Up As Needed<\/strong> Flat paint, typically recommended by interior designers these days, is the easiest to retouch because it dries without drawing attention to the touchup. In contrast, satin or eggshell paint is much harder to touch up than the sheens; therefore, you can readily see that the area is newly touched. Your only remedy for satin walls is to repaint them 100% corner to corner. <\/p>\n The key to preserving the longevity of your leftover paint lies in storing it within a container that minimizes air exposure. To achieve this, consider transferring your leftover paint into a more compact container to reduce air space. Be sure you give the paint container a good, thorough shake before putting it to use for your touch-ups.<\/p>\n For touching up flat paint surfaces, you can use a paintbrush, or you could even use a paper towel to dab the area that needs repainting, and it will blend beautifully. <\/p>\n Areas with chips or dents demand more attention, including filling and sanding the affected surface and then applying fresh paint.<\/p>\n Step 6 – Clean Up & Enjoy <\/strong> We hope this guide helps you keep your interior paint looking new for years to come. <\/p>\n Discover the Essential Steps for Long-lasting Paint Quality and Durability As life unfolds, it’s perfectly normal for your walls to accumulate smudges and accidental hand prints. The good news is that maintaining the beauty of your newly painted walls is an easy, straightforward process. So, assuming you have just had your walls painted, and youRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2287","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2287"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2287\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/augusta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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\nMild dish soap (we recommend using Dawn dish soap)
\nWarm water
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\nOnce you have your supplies, you\u2019ll want to mix the warm water with the Dawn dish soap in your bucket. <\/p>\n
\nBefore cleaning the entire surface, we recommend spot-testing the area with your warm, soapy water and your cotton rag. Be very gentle when rubbing. <\/p>\n
\nUsing your Dawn and water combination, gently rub the surface with your cotton rag. You\u2019ll notice the marks slowly disappear. Dry with a cotton rag. Important! Avoid harsh cleaners such as Magic Erasers or 409-like sprays, as they can degrade the latex in the paint, making it soft and more susceptible to future accumulation of dirt. (We see this a LOT on busy door frames. Degreasers are not your friend!) <\/p>\n![\"cleaning](\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1367\/2023\/10\/clean-wall-blog-image.png\")
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\nHopefully, the gentle washing will have taken care of your issues. But for areas that are scuffs, as opposed to dirt or grime, this will require a paint touchup. <\/p>\n
\nAfter completing the cleaning or touch-up process, take a moment to tidy up and appreciate your work!<\/p>\nIf your smudges and scrapes are too out of hand, we\u2019re here to take care of you. Call us today or click the button below for a free, no obligation estimate and freshen up your home in time for the holidays!<\/h3>\n
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