Regular cleaning eliminates dust, air-borne grease particles, fingerprints, and daily grime.

Mix a drop or two of dishwashing liquid in one cup of warm water.

Apply a small amount of the solution to a hidden area of the wallpaper.

White and gold striped wallpaper cleaned with microfiber duster

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This will remove surface soil and keep you from spreading it as you clean.

This method can be used on all types of wallpaper.

Rinse the area with a clean sponge dipped in plain water and wring until just slightly damp.

Materials and tools laid in front of white and gold striped wallpaper for cleaning

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They often go forgotten, but sustain just as much dust and fingerprints as wallpaper does.

Long hose of vacuum cleaning dust off white and gold striped wallpaper

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Dishwashing liquid poured into large plastic bowl with water for mixing

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Soaked sponge wiping down white and gold striped wallpaper

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Art gum eraser removing scuff mark on white and gold striped wallpaper

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