You regularly clean your floors, furniture, and textiles—so why aren’t you cleaning your walls? Considering how much we lean against and touch them, you should make sure they’re as clean as any other ...

Humans built the first walls thousands of years ago, and we’ve been avoiding cleaning them ever since. Smudges around light switches? Of course. A sponge and some gentle soap, and those high-traffic ...

Wallpapered walls should be dusted and cleaned regularly. Learn how to clean different types of wallpaper and remove stains.

When Should You Clean Your Walls? But not every wall should be cleaned. In fact, some walls shouldn’t be cleaned, and should be repainted instead. Ziegelman says, “If there is damage to the paint, ...

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Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

Even on my best Sunday, when I have it in me to do a deep clean of my apartment, I always feel like I forgot about an area. A few places I’d bet a lot of people, myself included, forget to clean (or ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...