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 ...

When Should You Clean Your Walls? But not every wall should be cleaned. In fact, some walls shouldn’t be cleaned, and should be repainted instead. Ziegelman says, “If there is damage to the paint, ...

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Bedrooms are meant to be a sacred sanctuary of rest and relaxation. But they're also quick to become messy given we spend an ...

Even on my best Sunday, when I have it in me to do a deep clean of my apartment, I always feel like I forgot about an area. A few places I’d bet a lot of people, myself included, forget to clean (or ...

Want to rid your walls of pesky marks and buildup? Learn how to clean walls simply and safely with these expert cleaning tips. If you haven’t been washing your walls, you’re not alone. But just like ...

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 ...

You love your sunshine yellow walls, but that crayon masterpiece your 2-year-old created might not be your favorite. According to Wil Bias, owner of MB Painting and Maintenance Services, LLC, in New ...

I vividly remember the first few weeks in the home we'd recently moved into, freshly painted with Benjamin Moore's iconic color, White Dove (which, as you might imagine, is a beautiful shade of white ...