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How do I clean the stucco in my hot tub room?

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Use a cleaning solution of Borax, hot water and dish soap. Clean the walls with a sponge and rinse with water. To make the clenaing solution, mix the following amounts in a large bucket: 2 gallons (7.57 L) of warm to hot water 2 tablespoons (29.5 mL) of dish soap 1/2 cup (118.2 mL) of Borax

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Is Borax harmful to animals and/or geckos?

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Borax is harmful to any pet if it is ingested.

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I have concrete residue from drilling a four-inch hole. What should I use to remove it from the painted stucco?

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Concrete residue could easily damage stucco, especially if the residue is deeply embedded. You should contact a professional to get more details about removing concrete residue from stucco.

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Is this the same procedure to use if I have painted stucco exterior walls?

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Yes these procedures work for painted and unpainted stucco.

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How do I clean raw eggs off of stucco?

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Raw eggs can be cleaned off stucco with a water hose and a very light amount of water pressure. You can also use an exterior cleaning product and scrub the spot by hand with a sponge.

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Is this for painted stucco also (Styrofoam covered), as many houses and building are recently?

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These instructions can be used on painted or unpainted stucco.

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How do you remove grease from a stucco ceiling?

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Oil-based stains can be difficult to remove from stucco. Start by using a sponge and a household cleaner with bleach on the stain. If that doesn't remove it, you may need to contact a professional.

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What do I use to repair and restore small chips and cracks in the plaster on the front of my Victorian house? The house is mostly brick with painted white plaster/stucco? Around the door, bay window, and under the window. It also shares a pillar with my attached neighbour.

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Seal the cracks and chips with a color-matched exterior acrylic caulk. You can get this caulk at most home improvement stores. It might be difficult to find a caulk that's the exact same color as your stucco, but buy the closest you can get. As long as the repairs are minor, a slightly off-color caulk probably won’t stand out. Give the caulk at least a week to dry completely before you attempt to clean the wall.

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How do I clean a stucco ceiling without stuff falling down?

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Your ceiling is likely not stucco but rather popcorn textured, which does fall off sometimes if scrubbed. You will likely have to clean the area then spot treat the popcorn texture - look in the paint department at your local hardware store for different patterns like orange peel, small, etc. Finally, you will need to paint over the texture to match the rest of your ceiling as best as possible. Before all of this, make sure your stain is not due to a bigger problem like water damage that needs to be fixed at the source or you will have a stain all over again. Also, try not to spill on the ceiling.

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