Seeing a spot, or any kind of dirt on your wall can be very unsightly, and it’s advisable to get it clean as soon as possible. You’re probably already thinking “How do I clean my wall without damaging the paint?” Well, the Fantastic Services cleaning team is here to share their expertise with you! Cleaning and maintaining matte painted walls is not a hard task, so keep reading! In this article, the Fantastic Services team will explain how to clean matte painted walls.
This article is for all of you who wish to clean and maintain their matte painted walls without damaging the finish.
First, let’s list the most common types of wall finishes.
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Once you’ve spilt something on your matte wall, you should try to clean it as soon as possible. You’ll have to arm yourself with a bucket of water, a soft sponge, liquid soap and a dry towel.
Dusting and hoovering the room, in general, keep the walls clean. This way fewer dust particles stick to the surface and there is less risk of rubbing any dirt into the finish later. To prevent the accumulation of dirt on the walls, use the brush nozzle of the hoover to clean up dust and cobwebs on a regular basis.
Pour some water in a bucket and add a few drops of liquid soap. Stir it well. This is your cleaning solution. Submerge a soft sponge in your solution and squeeze out the excess water. Gently rub the stain out of the wall, using only the soft part of the sponge. Never use the abrasive side, as it can easily damage the matte finish. Once the stain stops being visible, rinse the spot with clean water.
Help your matte painted wall dry quicker by patting it with a soft towel. It will take some time for the spot to dry, so open the doors and windows to let the air circulate in the room.
Once the spot has dried, check it again. If you still notice the stain, you might have to repeat the washing process.
If you can still see a stain after the second wash, you might have to repaint the spot. It’s not recommended to wash the wall a third time as it might damage the finish. The good news about this is that the matte finish is the easiest for repaints and touch-ups. So, once you’ve repainted, there will be no sign of the unsightly stain. Just make sure the wall has completely dried before attempting to paint it.
As you’ve seen, cleaning matte painted walls is not a hard task. However, bear in mind that this method works for light dirt and stains. Sometimes, the damage could be so severe that your wall might need a painter to cover the stained area. In these cases, you should know who to call. The professional painters from Fantastic Services are always ready to help out!
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