How to Wash Your Painted Walls with Simple Green?

If you have pets or children running around the house, you know that the walls of your home should be cleaned regularly.

It may not seem that important at first but cleaning the painted walls every so often will not only keep the home looking good it will also help protect the paint.

You can use materials that are often found in the kitchen to clean the paint.

Baking soda and vinegar are perfect for removing mineral deposits, soap scum, and any odorous materials that have made their way to your walls.

However, combining baking soda and vinegar will leave behind a white film that may take some time to clean away from already painted walls.

No matter the type of paint, you should use a non-abrasive cleaner to keep the walls clean.

One of the better products is Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner.

This type of cleaner not only works well in removing dust, dirt, fingerprints, stains, and more, it also protects the paint quite well.

Cleaning Painted Walls with Simple Green

The Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner is biodegradable, non-toxic, and free of TSP which makes it easy to rinse away.

Because the product is available in a ready-to-use format, you can start right away.

Step 1- Prep

Before you start cleaning, you should remove any items that are hanging on your walls. This means artwork, wall hangings, and the like.

Next, move any furniture that is close to the walls towards the center of the room.

Now, dust and vacuum the side of the walls to have a clean surface. And then lay down towels or drop cloths if you do not want any of the cleaning solution to reach the floor. 

You are now ready to use the cleaning product.

It is recommended that you mix the Simple Green by putting one ounce with four cups of clean water into a bowl or similar container.

Step 2- Start Cleaning

Choose a section of the wall that you want to start. You will move from section to section after each is done.

Now, apply a small solution to a clean rag or towel and apply it to a small part of the wall that is hidden from view.

This should let you know if the Simple Green is going to affect the color of the paint.

Start by dipping the clean cloth or rag into the solution, ring it out, then apply it damp to the wall.

Try to be as careful as possible when rubbing the solution on the paint.

In addition, you’ll want to be mindful of any plug outlets, phone jacks, and light switches so you minimize the chance of an accident occurring.

Step 3- Heavy Scuff Marks

For stains that do not readily come off the wall, soak the Simple Green solution on the scuff mark for at least a minute or so.

Then, wipe with a clean cloth to take away the scuff marks.

Step 4- Wiping Down

Now you can wipe down the entire wall.

Use a non-abrasive cloth that is damp first and wipe gently from the top down.

Using circular motions will minimize any potential marks you may leave behind.

Keep in mind that the type of paint will dictate the effort you put into cleaning it.

For example, satin, eggshell, or flat finishes are rather delicate.

So, you will need to be careful when wiping or rubbing to clean away the dust and dirt.

Step 5- Dry

Use a dry, non-abrasive cloth to wipe the walls down yet again. This will remove any streaks that otherwise might form on the walls.

Now you are ready to move to the next section of the wall. Keep going until it is all complete.

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Can You Clean Grease Off Walls in Kitchen with Simple Green?

Simple Green is quite effective at cleaning grease off the kitchen walls without damaging the existing paint layer.

The more often you use Simple Green to clean the kitchen walls, the less the grease will build up over time on the painted walls.

Otherwise, the grease will attract dust and dirt and only make cleaning the kitchen walls even harder.

Mix two cups of warm water with one ounce of Simple Green and pour the solution into a spray bottle.

Spray on the wall where the grease is located and wipe down using a damp cloth or paper towel.

Once the solution and grease are removed, wipe again with a cloth that is damp from clean water. Allow the area to dry completely.

And that is how you clean grease off the kitchen walls using Simple Green.

The bottom line

Simple Green is an all-purpose cleaning product that is excellent for use on walls that have been painted.

You can even use it to prep and clean your walls before painting.

Not only that, but you can also use the product to clean up spilled paint on floors and to remove the paint from paintbrushes or rollers after painting.

Make sure you follow the right steps and instructions.