Many types of wallpaper are made of vinyl, a washable plastic material. For most offices nowadays in Kenya having wall paper done has added beauty to the work environment. A spot check on some offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kakamega revealed that wallpaper cleaning has become unattended to. A professional cleaning services company with the best knowledge, tools and experience of office cleaning can be capable of doing some good work to your wall paper. Of all this, the trick is to use the least amount of water possible to avoid damaging the wall covering.
Here are some cleaning techniques for removing different kinds of marks from vinyl wallpaper:
- Clean scuff marks with one-half cup vinegar and one-quart water. Wear rubber gloves and squeeze out as much liquid from your sponge as possible before gently scrubbing the scuff marks away.
- Clean grease stains with a water and cornstarch paste. Apply with your fingers and rub the area to lift out the grease. Wipe with a slightly damp rag and dry with a clean cloth. Dry borax also removes grease stains from wallpaper.
- Remove crayon marks with a fine-grade steel wool pad filled with soap (but no water). Rub very gently to remove the crayon marks. If this doesn’t work, try using a paper towel dampened with dry-cleaning solvent. Dab the area lightly and blot as you go to prevent the solvent from streaking across the wallpaper.
Dusting office walls
Dust settles on all surfaces, even vertical walls. Textured walls accumulate more dust than painted drywall, and a diligent dusting routine is all most walls need in order to look well-maintained. Other than dust, chemicals from a fumigation or pest control service exercise too may demand for dusting. Dusting walls prior to a heavy-duty cleaning is also ideal; you’ll want to remove as much dry dust as possible before applying any water-based solutions (such as the ones listed in following steps) so that the surface doesn’t get muddy and become harder to clean.
A few handy tools to use for dusting drywall include a lambswool duster with extendable reach or – in a pinch – an ordinary broom covered by a microfiber dusting cloth. Work from the top of the wall downward, giving extra focus to the top and corners where spiderwebs gather.
Opt for a vacuum with a bristle brush if you’re cleaning paneling and textured walls that gently agitates the surface and simultaneously collects dust. Like with drywall, work from the top downward, focusing on corners, but work horizontally to capture dust along the full length of the wall as you descend.
Cleaning of painted Walls
Cleaning painted walls might seem like a big chore, but it’s certainly worth the while. For best results, you’ll want to clean the entire wall surface, not just the area where smudges are most noticeable. Remove artwork from the walls (nails and hooks can stay in place, but don’t allow them to get saturated with moisture while cleaning). Move furniture away from the walls to give yourself space to move. Dust the entire wall surface, too. Put a few towels lining the bottom of the wall to collect any drips.
While cleaning your walls ensure the following is adhered to
Mix a small amount of dish soap, about two table spoons worth, with warm water in a bucket. Use clear soap to avoid staining the wall with colored detergent. Dip a soft cloth or sponge in the cleaning solution. Wring out the excess cleaner into the bucket. Test the cleaning solution by dabbing a bit of it on an inconspicuous area. If it doesn’t damage the wall, start the cleaning process. Wipe the surface from the top to the bottom. Clean in the direction of the vertical seams. Clean one section at a time in a circular motion.
- Don’t overuse soap. Using a large amount of soap will make dirt stick to walls.
- You may not want to use scrubbing pads because they are usually too harsh for wallpaper
- Testing the cleaning solution in a small, hidden area prevents you from damaging the entire wall in case the cleaner turns out to be destructive. The surface near the baseboards is rarely noticeable to others, and is a good spot to test.
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