Walls - to wash or not to wash?

meritaten

mumps - because I read missbiggles post on MRF before I came down to Old-Style and I didn't comment on it there because I thought I must have missed something. But, on reading this thread I thought, 'I cant believe that somebody has started a thread on another board about a spat on here'. perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned it - I posted without thinking it through. it just seems so OTT to me! I cant understand why missbiggles did that.

mumps

meritaten wrote: »

mumps - because I read missbiggles post on MRF before I came down to Old-Style and I didn't comment on it there because I thought I must have missed something. But, on reading this thread I thought, 'I cant believe that somebody has started a thread on another board about a spat on here'. perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned it - I posted without thinking it through. it just seems so OTT to me! I cant understand why missbiggles did that.

You didn't really post without thinking though, you actually said you hoped you weren't inflaming things so you clearly thought about it.

Maybe you can't understand MissBiggles starting that thread, actually I can because I am also puzzled about the reaction from Vermillion and Rainy Days. Or should I say overreaction?

eleanor73

I was curious and read some of the other thread and i see i am getting accused of being a troll by starting this thread! I promise I just want a clean wall - no ulterior motive!

Gingernutty

prosaver wrote: »

acetone works well

Ignoring the war between here and there....

OP, ignore this piece of 'advice'.

Acetone is an organic solvent found in nail polish remover - you'd take the dirt, paint and more off the wall! :eek:

The initial suggestion to try sugar soap is the sound one.

It will take dirt off the walls, but if it doesn't take it all off, you've prepared the walls for a coat of paint and you don't have to wash the walls down twice.

meritaten

I am sorry Eleanor if I added to the problem.
as for your walls - then my advice would be the same as others have said - a drop of any detergent (stardrops would be my choice but if I didn't have any then WUL would be fine). starting from the skirting boards work your way UP the wall. any pen or crayon marks WILL come off with a magic sponge.

I really must learn to think harder before posting!

missbiggles1

Slinky wrote: »

Ignoring WW3 above, it would make most sense to wash the walls with sugar soap than anything else, as if you don't and the dirt doesn't come off, you'll have to wash it again with sugar soap before painting.

Well, you've said exactly the same as I did so let's see whether that starts WW4!:rotfl:

mumps

eleanor73 wrote: »

I was curious and read some of the other thread and i see i am getting accused of being a troll by starting this thread! I promise I just want a clean wall - no ulterior motive!

Don't worry, they have accused me of being Emily Bishop on the other thread and sensible! I must be getting old.

I will put my sensible head back on and say I hope your wall comes up lovely. Do come back and tell us won't you, it would be such a shame never to know.:rotfl:

coolcait

I came to this thread by a circuitous route, but I do have a tip for dusting walls - especially if they have textured wallpaper/plastering and so on.

If you have a hoover (other brands are available ;-)) with a 'dusting brush' type attachment, then it makes the chore a lot easier.

This tip has been tried and tested in many a student flat, rental property, and new family home across my extensive extended family.

It also works on Artex ceilings. And cobwebs. Not to mention venetian blinds. Lightshades too.

Andypandyboy

coolcait wrote: »

I came to this thread by a circuitous route, but I do have a tip for dusting walls - especially if they have textured wallpaper/plastering and so on.

If you have a hoover (other brands are available ;-)) with a 'dusting brush' type attachment, then it makes the chore a lot easier.

This tip has been tried and tested in many a student flat, rental property, and new family home across my extensive extended family.

It also works on Artex ceilings. And cobwebs. Not to mention venetian blinds. Lightshades too.

We use this method too, with a long hose.

peachyprice

I use the Lidl W5 milti-surface wet wipes, they work a treat on walls, carpets, skirtings, well everything really.