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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Wash ceilings last when cleaning smoke from paint in an entire room. Use a sponge mop designed for floors on ceilings and walls to save your neck and shoulder muscles from strain. Step 6
Allow the painted surfaces to dry completely before priming and painting. Tip
Put about 1 cup of vinegar in every gallon of rinse water to help dissipate smoke smell. Stubborn smoke stains can penetrate paint. If you paint after cleaning the walls, use an oil- or shellac-based primer to prevent stains from coming through the new paint. Warning
Never mix chlorine bleach with any cleaning product containing ammonia, because you'll create toxic chlorine gas. Wear gloves and eye protection to protect your skin from cleaning agents, and ventilate the area with open windows and fans while working. TSP may dull glossy surfaces. Test strong detergents on a section of the paint first if you don't plan on repainting after cleaning.