How and how to properly wash the wallpaper, what types of wallpaper can be washed?

To maintain the state of freshness in the apartment, care of all surfaces is required; washing the wallpaper is included in this list. Regular grooming will help preserve the color, and some tweaks can help prevent unexpected stains. Cleaning is carried out based on the type of wallpaper and the markings present on them.

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General tips and tricks
What kind of wallpaper can be washed?
How can you clean the wallpaper?
How to wash, procedure
Stain remedies

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General tips and tricks

Before washing, you need to understand the type of wallpaper. To do this, you need to look at the marking and after that choose the best option.
Even the most wear-resistant material will not withstand brute force, you do not need to rub with a hard brush and use too much water.
Before starting to remove stains, it is worth doing a test cleaning in the least noticeable place to make sure that the chosen method is correct.

What kind of wallpaper can be washed?

Product marking

The marking allows you to understand whether the material can be washed. There are five common types.

Single wave marking means that the material is not suitable for wet cleaning, this type can be cleaned by wiping with light movements with a slightly damp cloth.
Marking in the form of two horizontal waves allows the surface to be washed with a mild detergent liquid, such as soap.
Three horizontal waves mean that the surface can be washed with any cleaning liquid.
Horizontal brush and wave allow the surface to be washed using mechanical means such as brushes, sponges, vacuum cleaners.
Horizontal brush and three waves mean maximum wear resistance, and it is allowed to wash the surface using chemical and mechanical means.

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Each type of wallpaper requires individual care, some of them can be washed, while others can only be cleaned dry.

Views	How to wash?	Photo
Non-woven	To maintain constant cleanliness, dust from embossed non-woven wallpaper can be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a vacuum cleaner. It is necessary to wash on the basis of the indicated marking. The smooth surface is water-repellent, which is very convenient for the kitchen, they can be washed with a damp cloth or sponge. For severe contamination, use detergents.
Vinyl	Wallpaper can be washed with a damp cloth or a cloth in soapy water. They also differ in moisture resistance, compact vinyl is the most resistant, but they are afraid of chemical, abrasive and acidic substances. Vinyls with silk-screen printing differ in the method of production; silk threads or artificial fibers are added to the composition. They have increased wear resistance and can be used for cleaning with a brush, vacuum cleaner and soapy water.
Paper	The wallpaper is not washable and requires careful maintenance. It is not recommended to wash with water. They can be cleaned with a soft brush or dry cloth. An eraser will help remove fresh, non-greasy stains, and you can also clean the stains by ironing them with a hot iron through a sheet of white paper or napkins. Old greasy marks cannot be removed without external damage.
Liquid	The wallpaper has a soft surface. Use a vacuum cleaner or soft broom for regular grooming. You can use an eraser to remove fresh marks. Old and deep dirt can be replaced by partial repairs. The color may change when wet.
For painting	There are three main types, differing in the basis, these are paper, non-woven and fiberglass.Paper-based wallpaper can be cleaned with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner. On a non-woven base, dirt is removed with a damp cloth with gentle movements.
Glass fiber	Can be washed with a damp brush, but do not rub. Much also depends on the paint applied. Water-based paint is wiped with a damp cloth. Acrylic and water dispersion with the help of washing liquids and water.
Bamboo wallpaper	Can be washed with a soft sponge using mildly concentrated non-abrasive cleaning fluids or vacuum cleaned. To avoid deformation, it is worth avoiding waterlogging of the surface. Also, with constant contact with direct light, bamboo wallpaper can lose color.

How can you clean the wallpaper?

Instruments

There are several ways to help freshen up your look and get rid of unwanted stains.

A vacuum cleaner. It will help in the care of any type of wallpaper, it is enough sometimes to carry out along the dusty surface with a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle.
Soft panicle. A method for regularly maintaining cleanliness, getting rid of dust.
Dry cloth or soft rag. Eliminates dust.
A sponge soaked in water or detergent... You can wash away stains and dirt.
Alcohol wipes. Wash off the traces of the pen.
Iron or hair dryer... Can be used to get rid of stainsfat.
Toothbrush. Will wash away stubborn dirt with washing powder (only for washing wallpaper).
Q-tip or cotton pad... Use when cleaning with alcohol.
Wet wipes.Get rid of dirt and stains quickly.

What products can be used to wash the wallpaper?

There are both folk remedies for getting rid of pollution, and professional ones, presented in specialized stores.

Means	Cleaning	Photo
Soapy water	Grated soap diluted with water will help wash and freshen the surface. Suitable for cleaning vinyl, non-woven with a moisture-repellent coating, bamboo, acrylic painted wallpaper.
Soda diluted with water	A slightly diluted solution will remove dirt from surfaces marked with maximum wear resistance.
Professional remedies	The stores offer a wide range of professional products suitable for any type of finish. For example, HG wallpaper and painted wall cleaner.
Dishwashing liquid	Dirty water-repellent vinyl, bamboo, non-woven wallpaper can be washed with whipped foam or water and a little cleaner.
Talc or chalk absorbs dirt and greasy stains	Sprinkle the surface for a few minutes, after which it must be cleaned with a dry cloth or simply shaken off. In this way, paper and vinyl wallpaper can be cleaned.
Lemon	With half a lemon, you can clean up the dirt. Not suitable for paper backed wallpapers, paintable and liquid wallpapers.
Rubbing alcohol	A cotton pad moistened with alcohol will clean the dirt from non-woven and vinyl wallpapers such as compact vinyl.
Floor cleaner	Can be used like a dishwashing detergent.

How to wash, procedure

The most common and effective way to clean wallpaper in a room is with soapy water or cleaning products.

To do this, it is worth conducting an experiment on a small area in order to understand how the wallpaper will react.
In a container with warm water, a cleaning agent is stirred or soap is rubbed, a clean rag is dipped into the solution, squeezed and a small area is wiped with gentle movements.

Then the surface is wiped with a clean dry cloth.

After the area is dry, the result will be visible. If you need to repeat the procedure, then first you should wait until it dries completely, and then wash the area again.

Stain remedies

Types of pollution	How to wash?
Fat	Talc or chalk in a state of powder to rub into the stain, then clean with a rag; iron the place of contamination through a napkin or paper; Apply a cotton swab soaked in gasoline to the spot for a few minutes.
Ballpoint pen and ink	You can clean it with a solution of potassium permanganate with vinegar, a solution of detergent and water, a melamine sponge, or rinse with half a lemon.
Felt-tip pen	Clean the contaminated area with hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab.
Colour pencils	Rub with an eraser or toothbrush and detergent. Wipe gently with solvent (vinyl wallpaper). Suitable for light surfaces.
Wax pencil and crayons	Dilute the floor cleaner in water, rinse the surface and allow to dry. Or rub it with an eraser.
Fingerprints	Clean with an eraser, baking soda or talcum powder. Wash with soapy water.
Paint	Clean the place of contamination with acetone without touching the clean part of the wallpaper. Dried paint can be scraped off.
Glue	Moisten a rag with water and rinse the area of contamination in a circular motion.
Plasticine	Gently scrape off with a knife and warm up with a hair dryer, then clean the area with a slightly damp cloth.
Mold	Clean with a solution of baking soda in water, rinse with hydrogen peroxide.
Removing tobacco	Yellowness is difficult to remove. Can be treated with vinegar solution, rubbed with lemon juice.
Soot	For a start, the walls can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Then use a dry cleaning sponge, detergent liquid or solvent. Paper wallpaper cannot be cleaned without damage; it is better to remove old ones and stick on fresh ones.
Zelenka	Rinse with a solution of lemon juice, alcohol and water. Purge with hydrogen peroxide.
Pomade	Wash with soapy water or detergent foam.
Wine	Fresh stains can be washed with soapy water. An old stain is almost impossible to clean.

With proper regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your wallpaper and keep the colors bright. A bit of trickery and tools that are almost always on hand will help get rid of unexpected stains and wash away dirt. It is important to remember that each type of wallpaper differs in composition and interacts with water in different ways, in order to avoid trouble, the instructions on the labeling must be taken into account.