How to Clean a Wall: Advice from Petersfield House Cleaners 

Want to learn how to clean a wall without damaging it? You’re in the right place. 

People often neglect wall cleaning when they’re doing their domestic chores. However, giving your walls some occasional TLC can help you brighten up your home and keep it looking better for longer. 

Here are some top tips from our house cleaners in Petersfield to help you get great results without damaging your paint job. 

Don’t use too much water 

Most people’s biggest worry about cleaning a wall is that they’ll damage it. The last thing you want to do is strip away the paint or take off any wallpaper.  

To avoid this, always start with a dry cloth first to wipe away surface marks. If you do need to go in with some water, make sure your sponge is damp and not wet to prevent loosening the adhesive or paint. Dry as you go to ensure you don’t get streaks. 

Tackle stains straight away 

The longer the stain sits, the harder you’ll have to scrub to remove it. That’s what usually leads to damaged walls. Instead, addressing the mark as soon as you see it will help you remove it more easily. 

Try dabbing (not rubbing) the spot with a paste of baking soda and water, wiping it away with a dry cloth. You can also try white vinegar and water for greasy stains. 

Spot-test before cleaning 

When you’re learning how to clean a wall, it’s best to try out your chosen cleaning product and methods on a small area first. That way, if you discover it doesn’t work well or is too harsh, you won’t have to redo the whole wall. 

Go for somewhere out of sight that’ll be easy to touch up if needed.  

Use a gentle cleaner 

Applying gentle pressure as you clean your walls is crucial. So, it makes sense to also use a gentle cleaning solution, too. 

We recommend using warm water with a little dish soap in the first instance. If that doesn’t do the job, you can move on to vinegar or baking soda. Still no luck? See if a ‘magic eraser’ will help. Just make sure you let the area dry between each attempt to avoid moisture damage. 

Ask the experts for help 

If you want to ensure you get the best results, enlisting the support of a trained professional is the way to go.  

Our Petersfield home cleaning experts have the experience and the gear to clean your walls. They’ll be gentle but thorough so that you can enjoy brighter, longer-lasting interiors.  

Haus Maids Petersfield offers local home cleaning services to clients in Petersfield, Liphook, Liss, Bordon, Midhurst and all surrounding areas. This includes Steep Marsh, Oakshott, West Liss, Rake, Langley, Empshott, Greatham, Blackmoor, Whitehill, Oakhanger, Hollywater, Lindford, Headley, Standford, Headley Down, Hearn, Sleaford, Kingsley, Wheatley, Frith End, Coombe, East Meon, Ramsdean, Stroud, Bordean, High Cross, Stoner Hill, Steep, Steep Marsh, Priors Dean, Weston, West Meon, Buriton, Ditcham, Nursted, Hurst, Harting, Dumpford, Trotton, Rogate, Conford, Bramshott, Linch, Milland and Heyshott. 

Keen to get to know our team? Give us a call today! 

Contact our Petersfield home cleaners on 01730 605105 to arrange a no-obligation quote.