[Mrs Nicholls]

hi

i tried the magic erasers, but i have noticed that thesethings work by removing the top layer of paint, and the finish looks rubbish, is there any other way before thinking of a repaint?

other half delivers coal and has his dirty hand marks all u the stairs wall and around light switches etc, it comes off fine from gloss painted woodwork, but im having trouble with the waterbased emulsion painted walls.

any hints and tips?

thanks
Lisa

[pdl]

Hi Lisa,

Get him to wash his hands when he gets in, problem solved!!!!

[Mrs Nicholls]

oh very funny, 

damage is done now, so what can i do? especially as he is now my ex!
no more grubby marks
thanks
Lisa

[PHILC]

repaint the wall

[DREAM CLEAN]

repaint the wall with silk paint which can be washed

works in our house with kids

[Cleaning Resource]

I always just wash matt walls as usual, (lightly scrub with a green pad and warm water mixed with your cleaning solution, usually a degreaser of some description, until paint softens, then wipe with a cloth and clean water) I find I get better results cleaning matt walls than silk or egg shell, so long as you do the whole wall and not just patches it ends up looking like its been repainted. But to be honest I have only done this on commercial premises that usually have 30,000  layers of paint and flat walls.

[Art]

Cream cleaner