Cleaning walls is often one of those household tasks that gets postponed indefinitely—it seems too time-consuming and labor-intensive. However, this simple cleaning hack transforms wall cleaning from a dreaded chore into a quick and manageable task. Using common household items and a clever approach, you can efficiently remove dust, fingerprints, and light dirt from your walls in a fraction of the time traditional methods require.
Ingredients
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons Dawn dish soap (or any quality dish soap)
1 empty spray bottle
1 Swiffer mop (or similar flat mop)
1 clean dish towel or microfiber cloth
Warm water for rinsing (optional)
Instructions
Mix the white vinegar and Dawn dish soap in the spray bottle. Gently shake to combine without creating too many suds.
Attach the clean dish towel or microfiber cloth to your Swiffer mop, securing it firmly.
Working in sections, spray the vinegar-soap solution directly onto your walls. Don’t oversaturate—a light misting is sufficient.
Use the towel-covered Swiffer mop to wipe the walls in a sweeping motion, applying gentle pressure.
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For higher areas, extend the Swiffer handle to reach ceiling corners and upper wall sections without needing a ladder.
For stubborn spots, spray a little extra solution and let it sit for 30 seconds before wiping.
Replace the towel if it becomes too soiled during the cleaning process.
Tips
Test this solution on a small, inconspicuous area of your wall first, especially if you have specialty paint or wallpaper.
For painted walls, avoid excessive moisture that could damage the paint finish.
This method works best for maintenance cleaning rather than heavily soiled walls.
Open windows during cleaning for better ventilation.
For walls with significant grease build-up (like in kitchens), you may need to increase the dish soap slightly.
Clean from bottom to top to prevent streaking.
This wall-cleaning method can save tremendous time and effort while keeping your home looking fresh and clean. In just about 20 minutes, you can tackle several rooms, making this an ideal solution for busy households.
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