Scuff marks seem to magically appear.
Walls get bumped; shoes and furniture get dragged.
When they appear, they can leave a paint job, wallpaper, and floor looking less than pristine.
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These techniques will work best on painted surfaces (with a wallpaper tip thrown in).
For unpainted wood and tiled walls, follow the tips for scuff marks on floors.
It’s always best to give it a take a stab at avoid damaging paint.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
Treat With Dishwashing Liquid
If the mark didn’t budge, move to the next step.
Mix a solution of one-half teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and two cups of warm water.
Use the same soft cloth and scrub the mark again.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
Dampen it and squeeze out the water.
Scrub the mark with gentle, steady pressure.
Don’t be overzealous or you’ll lose some paint.
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Finish by wiping down the area with a damp cloth.
Tip
Sometimes nothing works or too much scrubbing leads to paint loss.
When either of those things happens, you may be able totouch up the paint.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
Then, use a clean damp cloth to wipe away residue.
Use an art gum eraser instead to remove scuff marks.
As with walls, always start with the most gentle method to prevent additional damage to the floor.
The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska
Place the ball over the scuff mark and apply some gentle pressure to buff away the mark.
Just ensure the surface of the eraser is clean.
For older, heaver marks, dampen the cloth with plain water and rub away.
The Spruce / Candace Madonna
Simply wet a cotton or microfiber cloth and sprinkle the scuff with baking soda.
Use the cloth to scrub away any evidence.
Finish by wiping down the area with a clean, damp cloth.
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When you’re sure it’s safe, spritz it on the scuff mark and wait about five minutes.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
You may need to restore the shine of your vinyl by using a good cleaner on the area.
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Simple friction between the walls and items can leave scuff marks.
Rubber items, such as shoe soles, are often the culprit behind these marksespecially if theshoes are dirty.
you’ve got the option to use a melamine sponge like aMagic Eraseron wall scuffs.
The Spruce / Sarah Lee
Start by rubbing lightly in an inconspicuous area to check that you wontremove any paint or wall texture.
If cleaning isnt working on scuff marks, another option is topaint over them.
The Spruce / Sarah Lee
The Spruce / Sarah Lee
