Title: How to Clean a Black Smoke Stain Off of a Painted Wall | eHow
Headings: How to Clean a Black Smoke Stain Off of a Painted Wall
How to Clean a Black Smoke Stain Off of a Painted Wall
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Content: Soot stains are dark, sticky and difficult to remove. They occur from cigarettes, candles, kitchen fires and hearth fires. However, with the proper tools, you can scrub off soot stains without damaging the painted walls beneath. The key is to use cleaners that are strong enough to remove the smoke stains without peeling or scrubbing off the paint. If the smoke damage is extensive, it is better to paint over the smoke stains with a primer and fresh paint to hide the stains and to also seal in any smoke odors. Advertisement
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Rub a dry cleaning sponge on the walls, starting at the top and working your way down. Do not wet the sponge; simply rub it on the walls. Wear rubber gloves as you work. Step 2
Cut off a layer of the dry cleaning sponge as it becomes clogged with soot.