Wallpaper - Removing Spots and Stain:

Fingermarks, smudges, pencil marks: Rub gently with art gum or commercial wallpaper cleaner. On washable paper, wipe with damp sponge, or sudsy sponge and then damp sponge if needed to remove mark.

Grease Spots:

1. Hold clean white blotter or several white paper towels over spot and press with warm iron until grease is absorbed by towels.

2. If grease still remains, apply a paste spot remover; brush off after it dries to a powder.

3. If washable paper--may be able to wipe off with sudsy sponge, followed by damp sponge.

Crayon: (You have to remove both wax/grease and color.)

1. If thick amount left, scrape off excess with table knife.

2. Use warm iron and white paper towel method as under "grease spots".

3. For non-washable papers, try paste spot remover as under "grease spots". Or wipe gently with a cloth moistened with denatured alcohol or spot remover; these are flammable and vapors are toxic, so be sure there is no flame, spark, or pilot light in area, have plenty of ventilation, and use only on small spots.

4. For washable papers, use sudsy sponge after steps 1 and 2. Try not to smear the residue. ***Buy washable crayons for children!

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with references from the Soap and Detergent Association.

MSU 2003

Wallpaper - Removing Spots and Stain:

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