Frequently Asked Questions - Walls & Ceilings

What is the best way to remove dirt or grease spots from flat painted walls? What is the best way to remove dirt or grease spots from flat painted walls? Loose dirt can be removed with a Dry Sponge. Grease spots and dirt that has been cemented on are pretty much impossible to remove without damaging the paint. « Hide this answer What is the best way to wash the walls in my home? What is the best way to wash the walls in my home Use an all purpose cleaner and the two bucket method. Use one bucket for your fresh cleaning solution and the second bucket to wring your dirty water into. You can either use a sponge or the Don Aslett’s Mini Pro with a Wet/Dry Mop Pad. « Hide this answer How do I remove cooking grease spots from a painted wall? How do I remove cooking grease spots from a painted wall? Use an all-purpose cleaner with a degreaser like our Soilmaster or a Microfiber Cloth. Both should remove the grease spots unless they have penetrated through the paint. « Hide this answer What is the best way to clean baseboards? What is the best way to clean baseboards? Vacuum the baseboards regularly to remove dust before it gets cemented on. If the baseboards are already grimy, use a heavy duty cleaner like our Soilmaster with a White Backed Scrub Sponge to remove the dirt. « Hide this answer What's the best way to remove cobwebs from high ceilings? What's the best way to remove cobwebs from high ceilings? Use our Flexible Lambswool Dusting Head and one of our Extension Handles to remove cobwebs from high ceilings. « Hide this answer What is the best way to remove black candle soot from flat and latex painted walls and ceilings without streaking and smearing the residue? What is the best way to remove black candle soot from flat and latex painted walls and ceilings without streaking and smearing the residue? Remove the surface residue with a Rubber Dry Sponge then clean the walls with a heavy-duty cleaner/degreaser like Soilmaster. « Hide this answer What's the best way to clean ceiling fans without making them off balance? What's the best way to clean ceiling fans without making them off balance? Dust them regularly with an Extension Lambswool Duster. If the dust is thick or caked on, use a water-dampened Microfiber Cloth to wipe each blade, keeping one hand on the top and one on the bottom. « Hide this answer What is the best way to clean drywall dust? Should I vacuum walls before painting? What is the best way to clean drywall dust? Should I vacuum walls before painting? You can either vacuum or use a dust cloth or you may want to do both. The paint won't adhere to the wall if the dust is on them. Before you paint you want to use a coat of PVA drywall sealer. « Hide this answer