Gorgeously painted walls will make your Auckland home feel cleaner, more beautiful and more welcoming. But, like any other surface, your walls can collect dust and blemishes over time. How can you clean them?
Improper cleaning can damage your painted walls, wearing away at your paint and potentially hurting the material underneath. So, it’s best to take the right steps when cleaning your painted walls.
Understanding The Importance Of Proper Painting And Surface Preparation
Did you know that professional painting and surface preparation can make cleaning your walls easier down the track? Professionals who clean, sand and prepare your walls before they paint them will make your walls smooth and seamless. Expert services are vital for fixing imperfections and ensuring beautiful results.
If you plan on having your walls treated soon, consider hiring professionals to fix up your walls before they paint them. Smooth, well-painted surfaces are easier to clean than bumpy, broken surfaces.
Top Tips For Cleaning Your Painted Walls
What should you do when it’s time to clean your walls?
Understand Your Paint Finish. Make sure you talk to your painters about what kind of paint they used so you know how to clean your walls. Different types of paints have different finishes, which affects durability and texture.
After your walls are professionally painted, ask your painters for cleaning recommendations and make sure you note down the kind of products they use so you can use appropriate cleaners and tools.
Cover Furniture And Surfaces. Cleaning your walls can spread dust and cleaner to areas around you. So, you may want to cover the furniture, surfaces and floors around the walls you’re going to clean. Doing this now will make it easier to clean up after you’re done.
Of course, move furniture and decor that could get in the way of cleaning your walls.
Only Use Appropriate Cleaning Chemicals And Supplies. Only use cleaners and tools that are meant for painted walls. Harsh chemicals can stain or wear away at your paint. Plus, abrasive brushes can scratch your paint and reveal the material underneath.
Most of the time, a soft cloth is all you need to dust or wipe off your walls. You can use a gentle cleaning solution of warm water and dish soap instead of stronger chemicals.
Test Products Before Use. If you’re using cleaning chemicals, make sure you test them before applying them to your walls. Some chemical cleaners can damage your paint and cause unsightly blemishes. To test yours, use some of the product on a small spot that’s hard to see (such as behind furniture, behind your fridge, behind photo frames, etc.). This way, if the cleaner does hurt your wall, the damage can be easily hidden.
Don’t Use Too Much Liquid. You generally don’t need much cleaning liquid to adequately clean your walls. If you’re using cleaning chemicals, study the label and use your products as directed. If you’re using your own mild cleaning solution, then you can continue to test with small amounts of liquid to see what the right level is for you.
Using too much liquid can leave unpleasant streaks on your walls, even after the liquid has dried up. Plus, excessive liquid makes it harder to rinse off your walls.
Dry Off Your Walls. Moisture is harmful to your home’s structure; it can get into your walls and cause rotting, mould growth and mildew growth. It can also lead to paint blisters, streaks and discolouration.
Make sure your walls are completely dried off before you reset your furniture. You can do this by leaving your windows and doors open to improve ventilation and encourage your walls to dry. You can also wipe your walls down with a dry cloth to absorb any moisture.
What To Do If Your Walls Still Look Faded Or Dirty
What should you do if you’ve sufficiently cleaned your walls but they still look a little off? If you’re unhappy with them, you can have them repainted for a fresh start. Professional painting will refresh your home and breathe new life into your interior design.
Hire expert painters to really ensure outstanding results. Speak to your painters about how they can prepare your walls to smooth out problems, repair damage and make them ready for a lovely new coat of paint.
Repainting your home’s walls is a fantastic opportunity to switch up your interior design. What kind of colour do you want for your home?
Keeping Your Home Clean And Beautiful With Above Board Interiors
Is it time to freshen up your Auckland home? Call our interior painters at Above Board Interiors; we’d love to lend you a hand. We don’t just paint, either – we also handle plastering, Gib® fixing and Gib® stopping.
Call us on 021446716 or send us a message online if you’d like to speak to us.
Above Board Interiors: Let’s keep your home beautiful.