How to Take off Wallpaper Adhesive

When wallpaper is applied to walls that have not been prepared properly, glue can be left on the walls. Walls should be painted first with a primer-sealer that is made for wallpaper, which makes removal of the wallpaper easier. If your walls were not sealed, follow these inexpensive methods for removing the wallpaper glue.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• Hot water
• Abrasive sponge
• White vinegar
• Dawn
• Liquid fabric softener

Instructions

Fabric Softener

1. Fill a spray bottle with 1 part cheap liquid fabric softener and 2 parts hot water.

2. Spray a 4-foot square of the wall and let it set for five minutes.

3. Scrape the glue off the wall with a spatula.

White Vinegar

1. Fill a spray bottle with 1 part white vinegar and 1 part hot water.

2. Spray a 4-foot square of the wall and let it set for five minutes.

3. Scrape the glue off with a spatula.

Dawn Detergent

1. Fill a bucket half full of hot water and add two squirts of Dawn detergent.

2. Sponge the liquid onto the wall and let it set for 10 minutes.

3. Remove the glue with a spatula.

Tips & Warnings

• A sponge with an abrasive side will work with stubborn areas.

References

• How to remove wallpaper glue
• Tips to remove glue