March 11, 2020
Traditionally talking, wall washing was an enormous a part of the spring cleansing routine principally as a result of properties have been heated with wooden and/or oil furnaces and there was a construct up on the partitions. In trendy properties this job isn’t fairly as crucial BUT it’s one thing that must be executed from time to time. I’ve SPOT CLEAN WALLS on my Rotating Activity Checklist. When it comes to Spring Cleansing I do some extra in depth method to ‘wall washing’.
We just lately had our flooring re-done and I attempted out a brand new technique for wall cleansing and washing and I assumed you may want to attempt it out too when you’re needing an intensive wall washing. You may not essentially want to wash all of the partitions from the ground to the ceiling however positively hit the excessive visitors areas and verify for handprints, fingerprints, footprints, and different smudges and smears that have a tendency to seem. I mud corners and partitions as a part of my cleansing rotation, this helps hold the partitions clear in addition to hold the mud down in the home.
CLEANING TIP: Do you know that allergens, chemical substances, germs, and all types of microscopic particles hang around on mud? That’s why it’s so vital to take away mud regularly. Getting the mud off surfaces and out of our properties is vital! You’ll be able to see extra about this in my e-book, Clean Mama’s Information to a Wholesome House.
Listed below are the four completely different strategies I take advantage of and advocate – select one which works for you:
MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH
Spot clear with microfiber cleansing cloths – add a couple of 1/2 teaspoon of castile or dish cleaning soap to a container and fill with about 6 cups of heat water. Work from high to backside and left to proper and in a straight up and down movement. Work in small sections and dry with a microfiber cleansing material as you go.
CASTILE SOAP + BAKING SODA
When you have scratches or marks that appear somewhat cussed, add 1 teaspoon baking soda to the recipe and technique above. The baking soda will add somewhat scrubbing and cleansing energy to the combo.
LARGE FLOOR/WALL WASHER
Holding mud out of the home is crucial to a clear house, particularly when you have allergic reactions. I really like utilizing this huge flooring/wall washer on partitions to mud and clear them rapidly and simply and it additionally doubles as a fast flooring washer. I purchased these cotton terry material mop cloths for flooring and partitions too – they work nice! It is a multi-purpose software – use it for each partitions and flooring!
Right here’s the step-by-step on how to clear and wash partitions utilizing the big wall washer:
- Collect your provides – this is dependent upon what technique you need to use.
- Mud edges and corners – take away any cobwebs and mud that may be lurking in excessive and low spots.
- Mud partitions – once I’ve dusted the corners and edges I verify the partitions for something that may be cleaned.
- Select your technique – spot clear or wash partitions.
QUICK TIP: I take advantage of FLAT paint all through our house (you’ll be able to see all our paint colours right here) for a pair causes however the principle one is that I really like the way it washes up. I additionally hold a small container of additional paint to do fast contact ups with a small curler when crucial. The flat paint permits for a seamless mixing of paint whereas I discover that when doing paint contact ups with eggshell or semi-gloss the touch-up reveals so I want to redo a wall as an alternative of a fast contact up.
If you happen to’re on the lookout for an in-depth cleansing information, my brand-new PDF packet, Clean Mama’s Information to a Clean House: Discovering Peace in Your Routine has wonderful checklists, a quick-start information, DIY cleansing recipes and extra. Test it out right here.
See all of the posts for the Spring Cleansing Month collection right here.
