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    Do I buy or make sugar soap? Where or how?
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    You buy sugar soap. Look in your general store near the other cleaning products, or purchase it online.
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    Can I use sugar soap on emulsion?
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    Yes, you can do this, as long as you rinse it off with clean warm water and a sponge or cloth. Try a microfiber cloth for both washing the paintwork and rinsing the paintwork.
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    Do I need to do this on painted doors?
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    You don't need to, but you certainly can if you'd like a clean door.
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    Can I use sugar to remove paint?
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    The idea of sugar soap is to clean walls, not to strip paint, so no. Try using a paint scraper and sandpaper, and possibly a liquid paint stripper.
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    Can I use sugar soap with my bare hands and without gloves?
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    Sugar soap is an extremely harsh cleaner made to strip surfaces of all grease. Getting sugar soap on your hands could irritate and dry out your skin. It is best to wear gloves to protect yourself, as working with sugar soap can get messy.
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    Do I need to use sugar soap before painting walls?
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    Yes! It is the best prep option for painting walls. Soapy water with ordinary detergent could also be used, but may be less effective at removing grease and getting the walls dry and smooth enough for painting.
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