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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Before you get started, note that eggshell, flat and satin paint finishes are the most delicate and ...

You deep clean your home every so often (fine, once a year, before Great Aunt Agnes comes over). You scour and scrub every surface in sight, from the TV to the oven and even the fireplace. But you’ve ...

Humans built the first walls thousands of years ago, and we’ve been avoiding cleaning them ever since. Smudges around light switches? Of course. A sponge and some gentle soap, and those high-traffic ...

Mould can be a nightmare to get rid of, but these expert tips will help you remove mould from walls and keep it at bay for ...

Let's be honest — it can get pretty tough to keep your walls looking totally clean at every moment. Whether you have rambunctious pets or children who like to use the walls as a coloring book, a "less ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...

Walls can get dirty before you know it – from a splatter of spaghetti dinner to the crayon artistry of a roaming toddler to fingers simply reaching for a light switch. It’s easy to pass by walls and ...

Stop. Before scrolling any further, note that the first step of washing walls is identifying the material and type of paint finish that you'll be cleaning. Don't use water on walls made of unsealed ...