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How to tear the wallpaper? What should I do if the wallpaper is dirty

Sihaiwang: in daily life, wallpaper is a very convenient tool. Many people take wallpaper into account in their decoration. But many people don't pay attention, the wallpaper will be covered with stains, so how to remove the stains on the wallpaper? How to tear the wallpaper clean when changing it? May as well and small make up understand next!

How can I tear the wallpaper clean

Steam method

1. You can use a steam iron to press the steam board against the wall until the wallpaper at the edge of the steam board darkens due to moisture. Start with a paper tape, from top to bottom.

2. After steaming half of the tape, you can use a knife to pull up the top corner of the wallpaper, so you can tear off the wallpaper. If you still can't remove the wallpaper, you can use a wall scraper to scrape it off. You may need to steam the same area twice or three times to loosen the adhesive on the wallpaper.

Direct stripping method

1. Choose an inconspicuous corner at the top of the wall, and then use the tip of the art knife to lift up the wallpaper. Note: when tearing off the wallpaper, lift a corner of the wallpaper and tear it off the wall. Keep your hand as close to the wall as possible, so as to avoid the wallpaper from being torn.

2. Try to be close to the wall, hold the corner of the wallpaper and try to tear it off the wall. Peel the wallpaper away from the wall in your own direction, making it easier to peel off the wallpaper. If the wallpaper can be peeled off, as long as you use steady and moderate force, the wallpaper will be easily detached from the wall. If it is difficult to tear it off, it is the non peelable wallpaper. You need to use the methods of infiltration, steam or dry peeling. If your wallpaper is plastered, you can't soak it and tear it off with steam. Because moisture will soften the decorative paper and gypsum core of the wall panel. Dry stripping is recommended.

Sectioning and infiltration

1. Apply water or wallpaper remover, then wait a few minutes for the water and wallpaper remover to completely soak the wallpaper.

2. Other Wallpapers use the same treatment, then go back to the first tape, and re wet it with the preparation from top to bottom.

3. Use a multi-purpose wall scraper about 8.9cm wide with a movable blade to start tearing off the wallpaper. Start with a horizontal wallpaper strip, place the blade under its upper edge, and the blade should be at an angle of 30 degrees with the horizontal surface, and slide the blade to scrape off the wet wallpaper. A wallpaper of the same width as the scraper will fall off with the blade and roll on the scraper as the blade pushes down.

Can I paste new wallpaper without tearing the old one

For this problem, some people think it is related to the material of the old wallpaper before. If it's non-woven, you can directly paste new wallpaper on it. If it's made of PVC, it may open glue.

Some people think it's better not to put new wallpaper on the old wallpaper. In the later stage, there will be various problems, such as peeling, gluing, hollowing and so on, which are very easy to happen. And it's not hard to tear off the old wallpaper. It's better to tear off the old wallpaper.

How to remove the stains on the wallpaper

1. If the wallpaper is stained with dust, just wipe it with a clean towel. If it is especially dirty, such as black hand print and foot print, you can use an eraser to wipe off the stains on it.

2. You can use baking soda to remove the above stains. Baking soda itself has a good decontamination effect. Mix baking soda with a small amount of water, dip some baking soda with a soft hair brush, and paint it on the spot of the wallpaper. After drying, you will find that the wall is as clean as new.

3. You can also use chalk to smear. Although you can use sandpaper to polish away the dirty things, the flatness will have some impact. At this time, you can use chalk to draw on it. The black dots are rubbed off, and the chalk can also fill the crossed parts.

4. If your wall and wallpaper are water-resistant, you can directly scrub them with water. After cleaning, you can use a dry towel to dry them to prevent moisture.

5. If the wallpaper is stained with soy sauce, it can be applied with 1% hydrogen peroxide, and it can also be applied on a large area after it works.

What should I do if I was painted with a brush by a child

Children are generally mischievous. If there are stains painted by children on the wallpaper, you can choose to use rubber, soapy water, etc. to remove the stains on it. Generally, pencil stains should be wiped gently with rubber. If it is a watercolor pen, it is better to wipe it with soapy water, and then wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If it is a crayon stain, it can be wiped gently with a sponge. If it is a ball point pen stain, it needs to be cleaned with a semi wet towel.

Precautions for wallpaper cleaning

The cleaning and maintenance of wallpaper need to adopt the combination of long-term maintenance and short-term maintenance. The stains on the wallpaper are formed little by little in a long time, so if it is not cleaned for a long time, it will be difficult to remove the stains after a long time. For wallpaper, it is recommended to use feather duster to remove dust once every two months, and to clean the surface once every six months or a year. The short-term treatment mainly emphasizes that the correct method should be adopted in time in case of obvious stains.