What is the best way to go about cleaning walls before you paint? And what to use?

whatever you decide to do DO NOT USE AMMONIA it will cause the paint to separate as you paint. Most all of the other answers are good dishsoap, bleach, mr clean magic eraser, and primering is also a very good way to go. I dont know what you are trying to clean off of the walls but if it bleeds through the paint it will need to be primered with oil base or it will continue to bleed no matter how many coats you use. They make a spray can which is easy and convienient. Good luck:)What is the best way to go about cleaning walls before you paint? And what to use?
wash the walls with TSP it will take all the dirt and grease off the walls. You can buy it any hardware storeWhat is the best way to go about cleaning walls before you paint? And what to use?
sugar soap wiv a soft sponge. brings out the walls brand new. b%26amp;q, homebase, any DIY shop should do it hope this helps
If its straight onto plaster I would suggest a light sanding down with fine grade sandpaper, followed by washing down with warm soapy water. Apply diluted mix of PVA followed by a basecoat or two when dried, finished off with a couple of finishing coats.
Just some warm diluted soap solution will help. Take a huge sponge and sponge and rub it in just a little. Subsequently, run the areas with sponge dipped in plain water to rinse. Let dry well before painting.
most paint places will recommend washing walls with TSP first. Me, I use a LIGHT bleach water and no need to rinse. I use a mop to wash my walls, it goes so much faster.
i would use a really good primer before applying the paint, this will cover and elimanate the yucky wall behind or just use a light water dish soap mix
I use ammonia mixed with water (about 10% solution), let it dry then prime it.
All you really have to do is sand it lightly to remove the dirt, grease, and boogers. Fill in nail holes and apply a primer tinted in the color you are painting.
get a magic eraser made by Mr Clean to clean the walls it really works good
TSP,,, sold at hardware stores,,, and a sponge mop
TSP according to the directions.

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