How to Remove Scuff Marks From Walls
Scuff marks can appear on walls when an item, such as shoes or furniture, scrapes or rubs against the wall. Scuff marks are difficult to remove and make walls look old and dingy. There are a few methods that you can use to remove scuff marks without damaging the walls. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Pencil eraser
- Cloths
- All-purpose cleaner
- Water-displacing spray
- Magic cleaning eraser
Instructions
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Pencil Eraser
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Rub the scuff marks with a clean pencil eraser while applying slight pressure. Rub in a gentle back-and-forth motion for several passes. Brush the eraser shavings from the wall with a dry cloth.
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Apply two to three squirts of an all-purpose cleaner to a clean, white cloth. Blot the area of the wall with the cloth.
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Repeat the process until the scuff marks are no longer visible on the wall.
Water-Displacing Spray
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Use a water-displacing spray, such as WD-40, on the scuff marks.
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Rub the marks gently with a clean cloth. Continue applying the spray and gently rubbing until the marks are no longer present.
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Wipe the water-displacing spray off the wall with a clean, damp cloth.
Magic Cleaning Eraser
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Dampen a magic cleaning eraser with cool water. Magic cleaning erasers are white, foam-like pads located in the cleaning aisle of home improvement and department stores.
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Rub the scuff marks gently but firmly with the damp cleaning eraser for several passes.
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Continue rubbing the marks until you have removed them from the walls.
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