Title: How to Clean Nicotine Off of Walls | Hunker
Headings: How to Clean Nicotine Off of Walls
How to Clean Nicotine Off of Walls
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Content: However, there are a few things that are usually effective at removing nicotine stains from walls, and paint primer can always be used before painting a different color if other cleaning treatments fail. Advertisement
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Try cleaning your walls with a tri-sodium phosphate solution by mixing it with water and using a sponge to rub it on your walls. Step 2
Clean your walls with ammonia, but make certain not to inhale the fumes while doing so. Ammonia should be used only in a well-ventilated area, and you must wear gloves and goggles to protect your hands and eyes from ammonia burns. Mix a solution of 1-part ammonia to 1-part vinegar in a bucket, and then add in a bit of liquid dish detergent. In a well-ventilated room, scrub your walls using circular motions. Step 3
Avoid cleaning your walls with rags or towels, as these items will actually rub the nicotine deeper into the paint. Only use a sponge when attempting to clean nicotine stains. Advertisement
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Clean a small section of wall at a time, and then wipe the area again with a clean sponge. This prevents the walls from becoming overwet and helps protect any existing paint.