How to Clean a Partition Room Wall

Many offices use partition walls to divide the room into several smaller sections.

Partition room walls--also called modular walls--can be a useful item when you want to divide a room without the hassle and stress of building a complete wall. Partition room walls typically are constructed out of a thick cloth to provide privacy. Partition room walls are a popular choice for cubicles in offices. The structures also can be used to create hallways and private rooms in residential homes, factories or various businesses. As with any type of surface, partition room walls eventually become dirty and require a thorough cleaning.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cloths
• 2 buckets
• Water
• Powdered laundry detergent
• Whisk
• 2 sponges
• Towels
• Fans
• Bleach

Instructions

1. Remove the surface dirt, dust and debris from the partition room wall with a dry cloth.

2. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Mix a half cup of powdered laundry detergent into the water with a whisk. Continue mixing until foam forms.

3. Submerge a sponge into the mixture and wring out the excess liquid. Scrub the partition wall in a gently circular motion. Work from the bottom of the wall and move upward.

4. Fill a clean bucket with cool water. Saturate a cloth in the water and wring out the excess liquid. The cloth should be damp, not soggy.

5. Wipe the partition with the cloth to rinse the cleaning mixture off the wall. Saturate the cloth in the water when it becomes dirty. Keep the cloth damp, but not soggy, to avoid the partition wall becoming overly saturated.

6. Pat the partition wall gently with dry towels to absorb the moisture. Allow walls to air dry. Point fans in the general direction of the partition room wall to speed up the drying process.

7. Remove stains from the partition wall by creating a solution of 2 tablespoons household bleach with 4 cups of water. Using a clean sponge saturated in the solution, gently rub the stain until it is no longer visible.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear a pair of rubber gloves when working with bleach to prevent skin irritation.

• Test the bleach-water mixture on an inconspicuous area of the wall. If damage or discoloration occurs, discontinue use.

References

• Bane-Clene Systems: Cleaning Wall Coverings and Office Partitions
• Pioneer Thinking: Cleaning Walls
• Jasco: Maintenance & Cleaning