Before you break out the brush, grab a sponge. 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 ...

You probably know that sugar soap is a painter’s dream and is often the product of choice when preparing a wall for the paint ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s that time of year: The weather is getting milder and milder. Hibernation no longer feels necessary ...

Flat paint is cheaper and better at hiding uneven surfaces than its glossier counterparts. But it can be a bear to clean. Q: How do I clean walls, especially those with flat paint that seems to peel ...

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 ...