{"id":10086,"date":"2020-02-18T09:04:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T14:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/sawest\/?post_type=community&#038;p=10086"},"modified":"2024-02-22T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:01:43","slug":"remove-stains-from-walls-safely","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/community\/remove-stains-from-walls-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove Stains from Walls Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we find stains on the walls in our homes it can be very frustrating. Especially if it is an older stain that was hidden and has had time to set in. Don\u2019t worry though, there are ways to ensure your walls look as good as new. Keep reading for tips on how to safely remove stains from walls.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily there are some things you can do to try and remove these stains or at least make them less noticeable.<\/p>\n<h2>Start with the simple method<\/h2>\n<p>Water and soap can go a long way. Before trying the more heavy-duty methods try some warm water, a few drops of dishwashing liquid and a microfiber cloth. Wring out the cloth then rub the stain until it is gone. Double-check the wall after it is dry to make sure the stain is gone. This is the simplest and safest method. If you can still faintly see it, repeat this process. This works especially well on grease stains.<\/p>\n<h2>Use a cleaning eraser<\/h2>\n<p>You can find these at the grocery store, and they work best for stains that don\u2019t come off with just water and sap. Test a small area of the wall first to make sure it\u2019s not going to damage the finish on your walls.<\/p>\n<h2>All-purpose household cleaner<\/h2>\n<p>Apply the cleaner to a rag and use the rag to rub the mark. If it is still not coming off, you can try applying the cleaner directly to the wall and scrubbing again.<\/p>\n<h2>Create a DIY cleaner<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of mixtures for this out there but the easiest way to create your own cleaner by mixing baking soda and water. Place this mixture on the rag and scrub the mark.<\/p>\n<h2>Try and clean the stain as soon as you spot it<\/h2>\n<p>Fresher stains are much easier to clean than ones that have had time to settle in.<\/p>\n<h2>Stay away from abrasive methods or bristle brushes<\/h2>\n<p>These methods will probably make the situation even worse.<\/p>\n<h2>If your walls aren\u2019t stained but you are just looking to keep them looking clean, we have tips for that too!<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 Try a dry-cleaning cloth over a broom to dust the walls before cleaning.<br \/>\n\u2022 Use an art gum eraser to remove any fingerprints or smudges. Remember to use a light hand to avoid damaging the paint.<br \/>\n\u2022 Remove any dust before washing your walls with water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we find stains on the walls in our homes it can be very frustrating. Especially if it is an older stain that was hidden and has had time to set in. Don\u2019t worry though, there are ways to ensure your walls look as good as new. Keep reading for tips on how to safely<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/community\/remove-stains-from-walls-safely\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[168],"tags":[177],"class_list":["post-10086","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interior-painting","tag-general"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10086\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/nw-san-antonio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}