Title: How to Remove Smoke Stains From Paint | eHow
Headings: How to Remove Smoke Stains From Paint
How to Remove Smoke Stains From Paint
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Smoking inside leaves residue on painted walls.
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Content: Smoke residue on your painted walls can build up over time if you use scented candles or have smokers in your home. You may not realize how discolored your walls have become until you take down a picture. A sudden grease fire or tipped-over candle can create black, oily smoke stains on painted surfaces in your home. It's easy enough to throw smoked fabrics into the washing machine, but cleaning smoke stains from paint involves a bit more preparation. Video of the Day
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Move everything possible out of the area in which you'll be working. Take down window coverings and pictures, move or cover furniture with plastic sheeting, and put old towels or drop cloths along the base of walls or trim. Step 2
Mix detergent and warm water in a clean bucket. Use dish washing detergent if the paint isn't heavily soiled. For heavy smoke or soot, the U.S. Fire Administration recommends adding 4 to 6 tbsp. trisodium phosphate (TSP) and one cup of detergent or chlorine bleach to a gallon of water.