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Homeowner Forum / Cleaning / September 2005Cleaning soot from walls
Howdy, My living room walls are a deep maroon color (designer name was "burnt cherry"!) The paint, I believe, is a satin type finish. I had candle sconces on the wall, and the candles have left sizeable soot stains on the wall. If I have to repaint ... well let's just say I'd rather NOT repaint! Any suggestions on how to remove the soot without making a big fat mess will be most appreciated. many thanks, TammyM >Howdy, >My living room walls are a deep maroon color (designer name was "burnt [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Any suggestions on how to remove the soot without making a big fat mess will >be most appreciated. My first try would be with a Mr. Clean Eraser. Nan > Howdy, > My living room walls are a deep maroon color (designer name was "burnt [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Any suggestions on how to remove the soot without making a big fat mess will > be most appreciated. I would try using a Swiffer cloth first and then follow-up with the Mr. Clean Eraser. >> Howdy, >> My living room walls are a deep maroon color (designer name was "burnt [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >I would try using a Swiffer cloth first and then follow-up with the Mr. >Clean Eraser. Dear Nan and Vox, Thanks for your speedy suggestions! As it happens, I have both swiffers and a MCE :-) Many thanks, I'll let you know how it works, best, TammyM In alt.home.cleaning on Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:04:28 -0700 "TammyM" <tdmcniff@ucdavis.edu> posted: >Howdy, >My living room walls are a deep maroon color (designer name was "burnt [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >many thanks, >TammyM There's soot and there's soot I guess, but when the oil furnace left soot, near the furnace vents mostly but also where the two x fours are in the ceiling, and especially where the nails are, I was told to get an emulsifier, from a janitorial supply company. They only sell gallons but it was under 10 dollars iirc. I mixed it as directed and sprayed it on one area and it didn't do much. But I'm going to mix it stronger or use it straight, when I have time. Earlier if you ask me. There might be more than one emulsifier, but I said what I wanted it for and they had no doubt what product would be best. The name is downstairs if you want it. Meirman -- If emailing, please let me know whether or not you are posting the same letter. Change domain to erols.com, if necessary. In alt.home.cleaning on Sat, 03 Sep 2005 23:21:53 -0400 meirman <meirman@invalid.com> posted: >There's soot and there's soot I guess, but when the oil furnace left >soot, near the furnace vents mostly but also where the two x fours are [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >sprayed it on one area and it didn't do much. But I'm going to mix it >stronger or use it straight, when I have time. Earlier if you ask me. Well, I tried the original mixture on the damper of the oven, which was verrry sooty, and it worked quite well, although I'm not sure it got everything. I'm going to make it stronger and try it on the ceilings. (and two spots on doors that are opposite hot air vents when open.) >There might be more than one emulsifier, but I said what I wanted it >for and they had no doubt what product would be best. The name is >downstairs if you want it. > >Meirman Meirman -- If emailing, please let me know whether or not you are posting the same letter. Change domain to erols.com, if necessary. |
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