Have you been the type of person who is obsessed about keeping their walls clean? Face it, we live in a country that’s so polluted that barely a few months into that new paint job, the walls start looking dull and dirty. But guess what, you can literally take things into your own hands and get the job done without having to shell out big bucks every time you want that squeaky clean look for your walls. Any occasion – just make your walls look new and beautiful as freshly painted with a single wash.
How? Well, for starters, invest in a paint that is washable and stain resistant. That’s half the job done. Next time there’s an unsightly stain grabbing your attention and dull walls, just whip out a soft cloth and wipe it off gently. Try not to use abrasive materials because chances are you’ll be taking off the layers underneath leaving a shiny spot. Also the more quickly you get rid of the stain the better. Isn’t that the same logic you use for clothes? The longer you let the stain sit the harder it will be to get rid of.
There are two kinds of stains you need to know of before you get down to dealing with them - water based and oil based. A wet cloth is all you need to wipe off water based stains left from ketchup, mustard, crayons and get this…even squashed mosquitoes!
Depending on the time of year, there could be a heavy dose of household dust which settles on walls. A simple weekly vacuuming will take care of that. During the monsoons however, cobwebs tend to form which can be cleaned out using a long extendable cleaning brush.
You don’t have to wait for Diwali to go for that overhaul and spring clean. If you pay attention to your walls year round, you’ll have a beautiful home that makes you proud to own.
Every home has high traffic zones - seating places where family and friends hang out often; cooking and dining areas; Areas close to doors and windows. A simple measure of keeping plenty of cushions to act as a buffer between the wall and a greasy head goes a long way in keeping your walls fresh and clean.
It is possible to have use light wall colours instead of darker hues. Half the battle is won if you invest in a great paint like Nerolac Pearls Emulsion which is a Special Interior Wall paint that captures the magic glow of pearls and the intrinsic resilience of the shell. Not only that, it is bacteria and fungal resistant which means it is safe too. Its excellent wash-ability means it’s the best paint for your dream house. You will almost hear your walls say, thank you!
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