Posted on 05/08/2013 3:47:03 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator
As some of you may remember (but probably don't), I had to move two years ago. This is the first new house I've ever lived in, and it has those fancy super-vulnerable indoor walls (the kind you can't drive a nail into).
Yesterday I was attempting to hang a picture. Unfortunately the picture was too heavy for the hook and it pulled it off the wall and dropped to the floor. I instinctively flung out my arms and found later that I had inadventently brushed against the wall with an arm that was coated with salve (for a psoriasis). The wall was smudged very badly.
I wore out two Mr. Clean Dry Erases and accomplished very little other than to spread the greasy salve around. I am afraid to try just anything for fear of taking the paint off the wall. So the stain is still there, and my guilt is tremendous.
Does anyone here know of any product that will safely remove such an agent from a very soft, painted indoor wall? Rubbing alcohol perhaps? Formula 409? Clorox Wipes?
These walls are unbelievably "touchous." They are easily punctured and it's almost impossible to touch them without damaging or dirtying them in some way. It would seem that someone would have created a product to deal with this type of thing, but I have no idea what it is.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Please keep in mind that I don't want to do anything that might make the problem worse, such as removing the paint.
Tri-nitro-toluene. Several pounds should remove the stain.
Nothing cuts grease better than HOT WATER added to a solution because it’s the HOT WATER that breaks down the molecules. Ever try to clean dishes effectively with cold water?
What the hell does “touchous” mean anyway. Aren’t they painted drywall? If so,you simply need to wash your painted wall with a washcloth with hot water with dish detergent.
TC
Agreed. Dawn + hot water. Shouldn’t affect paint if it’s a glossy finish.
Sounds like they used very cheap drywall to finish. If you’ve tried some cleaning products and there’s still a noticeable stain, touch up the area with paint. I keep paint containers stored with the paint I have used on the walls, for this purpose. If you don’t have any of the paint, but it’s a neutral builders paint and the house isn’t very old, ring up the builder and ask what paint they used. For touching up walls... I like to dry brush the paint and feather it out, so even if there’s been some color fading, it’s not noticeable.
This is counter-intuitive, but I find WD-40 removes heavy grease well. ALso, there are those engine degreasers.
For very stubborn stains you can spread Fullers Earth paste with water over the stain and leave it for 24 hrs, dust it later and wipe with a wet cloth.
It used to work with grease stains on wallpaper without harming the wallpaper. Still available at the drugstore I believe.
None of your G----m business! [/sarcasm]
I'm assuming you also don't know what "galley nipper," "spread natter," or "shypoke" mean.
Arent they painted drywall?
That may be it.
If so,you simply need to wash your painted wall with a washcloth with hot water with dish detergent.
Thanks!
Why would you post a cleaning question on Free Republic?
It’s an insult to the purpose of this site!
/johnny
nothing.........
"..a lot of grease spreaders here"...*grins*
/johnny
because we are smarter than the average bear and practical
/johnny
Freepers have experience with cleaning greasy liberals out of government.
/johnny
How about we get back to Benghazi? This is plain stupid and a waste of this invaluable asset we call Free Republic.
Spray with 409 or fantistik. Allow to sit. it will run. spray again.
Wipe off
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