Scuff marks age an otherwise ideal and elegant paint occupation. Cleaning the area once you observe the damage gives you the best results, reducing the possibilities that need paint touch-ups. Begin with the gentlest stain removal process possible and slowly work your way up until the scuff mark disappears. Ideally, water or a melamine sponge does the trick without damaging the paint itself, but your cleaning job might require methods that are more aggressive.

From Gentle to Abrasive

Wet a very soft cloth and wring it out thoroughly. Lightly buff the scuff mark together with the dampened cloth, gradually exerting more pressure as you operate. Stay directly over the scuff mark, being careful not to clean at the surrounding area. If the scuff mark evaporates, wipe the wall with a soft, dry cloth. If it does not, move on to alternate cleaning methods.

Dampen a melamine cleaning sponge and wring it out. Scrub in the scuff mark, going in circles, up and down and left to right. If the scuff mark is still visible, move on to a more competitive cleaning approach.

Add some drops of liquid dish detergent to your medium-size bowl and fill it with warm water. Wet a clean rag at the solution; wring it out prior to scrubbing the scuff mark. Don’t over saturate the wall. Should you begin making headway with the scuff mark, but need a bit more strength, then place a drop of liquid dish detergent directly on the rag and scrub again.

Clean stubborn scuff marks with an all-purpose household cleaner. Spray the cleaner onto a rag and then bathe the mark. If this does not work, spritz the wall directly and bathe again. As an alternative, make a paste with baking soda and water. Put a small quantity of the glue on the conclusion of a clean cloth and bathe the mark.

Rinse the cleaned area with a moist rag. Wipe the wall dry using a clean cloth.

Touching Up Scuff Marks

Feel the wall where the mark is using your own hand. If it’s indented or noticeably harder than the wall encircling it, then lightly sand the area using fine-grit sandpaper. After two passes, feel it again. Repeat this procedure until the area is smooth. Do not try and remove the finish. Focus your efforts directly on the damaged area, avoiding the encompassing wall. Wipe away the dust with a damp cloth.

Mix a can of touch-up paint thoroughly and then pour some into a plastic dish. If you don’t have touch-up paint, then take a paint chip — at least the size of a quarter — in the wall into your paint specialist and have a custom game made. Don’t attempt to match the colour based on title alone.

Dilute the oil-based touch-up paint using a paint reducer based on manufacturer directions. This slows down the drying time of the paint, helping the stain blend in effortlessly with the surrounding area. For latex paint, dilute with water instead of a paint reducer.

Dip the end of a paintbrush to the paint. Wipe the excess paint on a paper towel. Stipple the paint on the wall remaining directly over the hurt until you attain a thin, even coat. Let the paint dry completely.

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