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Franne asked: How do I remove Pledge furniture polish with orange oil off my painted wall? I was polishing a wooden bookcase, and I didn’t realize that when I sprayed, the Pledge landed on the wall as well. I quickly wiped it down with a paper towel, but there is a huge stained area. I’m putting my home up for sale on Monday, and this isn’t a good thing to have happen. Thanks so much.
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same polish that makes our furniture shine so beautifully, can leave a dreadful mark on other surfaces. Easily remove greasy or oily stains from walls with this simple home remedy.
You Will Need:
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Small dish
- Brush or dry cloth
- Broom or vacuum
Steps to Remove the Stain:
- Place cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Add just enough water, while stirring, to make a thick paste. It should be just wet enough water for the powder to stick together (be a paste) and be spreadable, not runny or soup-like.
- Use your fingers to apply the paste to the wall over the stain.
- Wait for the paste to dry completely (about 2 hours).
- Wipe the cornstarch away with a brush or dry cloth.
- Clean up any mess from the floor below with a broom or vacuum.
Additional Tips and Advice
- The cornstarch will absorb grease and oils, allowing you to brush the mess away once it dries.
- Make your paste thick enough to stick to the walls, but not so thin that it runs.
Tried this and it did not work on my flat painted wall. Matter of fact, it turned out worse.
Respectfully,
Carol
This method worked great; it removed the stains completely. It was a little difficult getting the cornstarch to a paste, but I just put it on even though it was thin and it still worked great. Thanks so much; I thought I’d have to paint the wall.