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" Is it true that wallpaper can be removed with a mixture of fabric softener and water? What&amp;#039;s the correct ratio? --Carol S. Ryals, Omaha, Nebr. There are several different recipes for removing wallpaper. You can mix one-third cup fabric softener with two-thirds cup hot water, or add a cup of white household vinegar to a bucket of hot water.  Pour either solution into a large plastic spray bottle and spritz the wallpaper, wetting thoroughly; allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes or until the wallpaper is loosened enough to be peeled off. Another alternative is to combine equal amounts of laundry starch and hot water. This thicker solution will help keep the water on the wallpaper with less dripping and can be applied with a paint roller or sponge. Wet the wallpaper thoroughly, and let stand until it can be peeled away.  Vinyl wallpaper will need to be scored before applying the wetting solution, to allow it to permeate. When removing wallpaper, remember to start at the bottom, lifting and pulling toward the ceiling. If it resists, take a scraper and apply lots of elbow grease! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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