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How can you get rid of crayon marks on the walls?

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You can spray some all-purpose cleaner on the area. Then put some Bar Keepers Friend on it. After that, scrub it with a brush.

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How should you clean a wall that has textured wallpaper?

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Use an all-purpose cleaner with a microfiber cloth to wipe it gently. But if the wallpaper has stains that you cannot remove, it is better to replace it.

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Can I use a paint roller to clean walls? In other words, apply cleaning solution to a roller, and then coat a wall with that?

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A paint roller might leave streaks or marks on your walls. Stick to using a soft cloth or a sponge so you can wipe the cleaning solution on and scrub it in.

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What if you make streaks washing the walls? Can you fix it?

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If your walls dry with streaks, try wiping them down with a damp washcloth. Let the walls air dry instead of wiping them down to avoid streaking in the future.

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I mixed warm water and vinegar and washed my painted walls. Do I need to rinse the walls?

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You don't need to rinse the walls if you don't want to. Since you didn't use a lot of vinegar, it shouldn't stick around on your walls. However, if you're noticing a vinegar smell, you can use a damp washcloth to wipe down your walls again.

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