Commercial products likeall-purpose cleanersormelamine sponges (like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser)also work.

Read on for the details on removingsmudges, stains, and morefrom white walls to make them look brand-new.

Opt for a mild dish soap that doesn’t have a heavy fragrance or other harsh chemicals.

White walls with stains being cleaned with green cloth and all purpose cleaner spray

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Baking soda works on most types of stains and surfaces.

Magic Eraser is the most common melamine sponge brand in most stores.

Warning

Only use melamine sponges on white walls.

Materials and tools to clean white walls

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This magic little powerhouse can ruin colored walls by removing the tint.

Brush gently and rinse the sponge or rag well between wipes.

To remove stains, start with a clean cloth and water.

Blue rag dusting white wall with scuff mark

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All purpose cleaner with soapy suds on yellow sponge to clean white wall

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Soft sponge scrubbing dish soap on white wall to remove stains

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Baking soda and water mixed in bowl to make cleaning paste for white walls

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Magic eraser scrubbing white wall to remove scuff mark

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