Spills on Walls with Flat Paint

[Unregistered-NN]

I had my kitchen painted a couple of months ago and today my son tripped as he was carrying “crystal lite iced tea” and it splashed all over the walls.

He cleaned it with water on a sponge mop, but, as its drying I still see the marks…
Is there anything else I can do besides repainting the walls?

I saw on a previous post “simple green”, what is that?

[Giddaymate]

Hi,
Below is the link to Simple Green. It’s non-toxic and biodegradable all purpose Cleaner/Degreaser.

http://consumer.simplegreen.com/cons_prod_ori.php

If Simple Green does’t remove the stain and you need somthing stronger try Trisodium Phosphate Cleaner also known as TSP cleaner made by Savogran. If you live in an area were Phosphate is Restricted you can purchase there phoshate free cleaner or True Value #244-775.

http://www.savogran.com/Retail_Products/Cleaning_Products/cleaning_products.html

Here in Australia and in the UK have the same product but its called Sugar Soap. (I belive in the USA sugar soap is a skin care product) I use it all the time for cleaning my walls because having 3 kids they are always leaving marks on my walls.
http://www.bostik.com.au/distribution_page_stuff/hardware_stuff/hardware_cleaners_page.htm

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/b/BEESS/

It’s also good for cleaning walls prior to painting and all other household things.

regards from Noelene

from Sydney Down Under

[Faron79]

Flat-sheen paints can be very tricky to clean unfortunately! If you had used a “Satin” (medium-gloss) paint, the cleanup would be much easier. Also, do you know if primer was used under the paint?? Were 2 coats of paint put on??
If only ONE coat of color was used, you may always see the cleaned area in certain light.
**** Flats don’t have any sheen to resist water penetration/abrasion, so are much more affected by cleaning, bumps, etc.
**** I hate to say it, but…for the most even look, I’d put on another coat of paint on that wall. You may also consider jumping up to a Satin-sheen of the same color, BUT you’d need to use 2 coats.
**** Another alternative – ACE Hardware stores have a Premium flat called “Sensations.” It has 3M Scotchguard in it, & cleans up SUPERBLY. I’ve rubbed dirty motor-oil with peanut butter into it, used a spray 409 cleaner…you can’t even tell anything was on it! It’s about $27/gal.
Thanks!
Faron

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