All the steps to follow to thoroughly clean the walls of the house

We clean the surfaces in our homes frequently, but there is one large surface that perhaps doesn't get the attention it warrants: the walls. Walls also get covered in dust and dirt and, from time to time, deserve a good cleaning.

So, how best to do this? First of all, we need to know about the materials from which they are made up with and/or covered with. This will help us determine which products we should use to clean them properly and without causing damage.

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If the walls are clad with wallpaper, things are more complicated: some modern wallpapers. are washable, but many older ones are not. In the latter case, you are restricted to treating only the problem areas and with gentle, quick dabbing. In the case a painted wall, there are also non-washable and washable types.

In the case of non-washable paints, you can try using a damp magic eraser (melamine sponges),treating only the area to be cleaned. If you are dealing with indelible marks and scuffs, you may want to try a very fine grit sandpaper until it is time to repaint.

If, on the other hand, the paint is washable, things are much simpler.

First of all, you need to remove the bulk of the dirt and dust: use flat mops with dust-catching cloths, or even a vacuum cleaners if you have the right attachments. Then, move on to any stains, marks and scuffs.

• In the case of mold: keep the windows open on a sunny day, and spray hydrogen peroxide on the mold spots. Leave to act for at least half an hour and then rinse off and dry immediately with the help of a hair dryer or a fan. If the stains are more stubborn, you can use bleach in a similar way, dabbing it on the area and leaving it in for at least half an hour. Be careful not to touch the bleach (use gloves) or breathe it in (use a mask), then close the door to the room while keeping it well ventilated. Additionally, you can try mixing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide (possibly adding a few drops of teatree essential oil as well), rubbing the resulting paste on the stain and leaving it for 30-60 minutes before rinsing off and drying as described above.
• Staining around the radiators: here too you can use bleach in the same way as treating mold. If the walls are painted, you can try with hydrogen peroxide first.
• Greasy dirt in the kitchen: lemon juice, diluted with a little water, comes in handy here. Rub it on with sponges, then rinse off. For more serious cases, it is advisable to use a drop of turpentine on an old cloth.

Ready to make your walls gleam again?