How to clean the wallpaper? This is certainly an important factor, both for dedicating oneself to the maintenance of one’s decorated walls and for the choice of decoration. In fact, the first real question to ask is “What type of wallpaper is it?”
Each media has different characteristics, based on the material it is made of. In fact, vinyl wallpapers will not be cleaned like non-woven wallpapers PVC free, and the same goes for fibreglass. So here is a quick complete guide on how to clean the wallpaper, in the next paragraphs you will find:
The non-woven (non-woven fabric) background of modern wallpapers, of high quality both in terms of design and material, gives excellent dimensional stability and easier application than traditional wallpapers. They are also PVC free and therefore breathable, the most ecological choice and therefore suitable for bedrooms.
If you have chosen a non-woven wallpaper, care must be taken for its maintenance. Clearly, being plastic-free, they have an aesthetically refined but also technically more delicate surface. How is it possible to clean the wall then?
Right tools and delicacy to clean non-woven wallpaper
First things first: it is NOT a washable media. You can clean the non-woven wallpaper with a soft cloth, possibly not soaked in water, and dab without rubbing. The surface, especially if it is textured and with reliefs on the surface, could risk being raised and damaged over time.
If you have chosen vinyl wallpaper you can clean the wall surface without major problems. It is in fact a non-woven + PVC media and the light vinyl layer makes it resistant to high traffic and impacts and above all washable. It is the most suitable decoration for large living rooms, corridors and entrances, or precisely for professional interiors.
Many recommend using industrial products and detergents to clean washable wallpaper, but a soft cloth soaked in warm water is always the best choice. We are not always sure of the aggressive components present in the products we use to keep the other finishes of the house clean, for this reason, and since the latest generation wallpapers are printed with water-based inks, it is important not to risk altering the colour.
Vinyl wallpaper – Linea texture
Vinyl wallpaper – Stucco texture
Vinyl wallpaper – Tactile texture
Vinyl wallpaper – Fino texture
Prefer wallpapers printed with water-based inks because they are solvent-free and allow you to have an ecological decoration (if coupled with a non-woven support only) and an odorless print.
Fibreglass, on the other hand, is ideal for more complex decoration projects such as kitchens, bathrooms and terraces, or for public spaces where it is important to keep noise under control. Of all the media and finishes of wallpaper it is the most resistant to humidity but remember…
Being resistant to humidity does not mean being completely waterproof and water repellent, in fact to complete decoration projects such as the walls of bathtubs or showers it is necessary to surface treatment in resin. So here’s how to clean the surface…
Use detergents to clean the fibreglass wallpaper
Now you can use the detergents but without exaggerating, absolutely do not use abrasive products that could damage the surface. Lastly, remember that when you have to rub the wall, it is always better not to do it forcefully so as not to risk changing the appearance of the texture.
After comparing the different materials and finishes, and therefore also the different methods on how to clean the wallpaper, it is good to know some details about the installation of the decoration. In fact, the first time you may need to clean the wallpaper will be during the installation.
How to install wallpaper
Application is a crucial phase for the success of the project, for this reason the intervention of a professional decorator is usually recommended. In any case, it is important to consult the complete wallpaper installation guide to know all the details and advice regarding the material. Speaking of cleaning, during the application of each single sheet a little glue may come out on the edges, if used in quantity, for this reason it is necessary to check immediately and proceed to clean the wallpaper in a timely manner, before moving on to the application on wall of the next sheet.
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How to clean wallpaper: non-woven, vinyl or fibreglass
How to clean the wallpaper? This is certainly an important factor, both for dedicating oneself to the maintenance of one’s decorated walls and for the choice of decoration. In fact, the first real question to ask is “What type of wallpaper is it?”
Each media has different characteristics, based on the material it is made of. In fact, vinyl wallpapers will not be cleaned like non-woven wallpapers PVC free, and the same goes for fibreglass. So here is a quick complete guide on how to clean the wallpaper, in the next paragraphs you will find:
How to clean non-woven wallpaper
The non-woven (non-woven fabric) background of modern wallpapers, of high quality both in terms of design and material, gives excellent dimensional stability and easier application than traditional wallpapers. They are also PVC free and therefore breathable, the most ecological choice and therefore suitable for bedrooms.
If you have chosen a non-woven wallpaper, care must be taken for its maintenance. Clearly, being plastic-free, they have an aesthetically refined but also technically more delicate surface. How is it possible to clean the wall then?
Right tools and delicacy to clean non-woven wallpaper
First things first: it is NOT a washable media. You can clean the non-woven wallpaper with a soft cloth, possibly not soaked in water, and dab without rubbing. The surface, especially if it is textured and with reliefs on the surface, could risk being raised and damaged over time.
You can also think of using a small vacuum cleaner, make sure that its base is not dirty before using it to avoid the risk of dirtying the wall.
How to clean vinyl wallpaper
If you have chosen vinyl wallpaper you can clean the wall surface without major problems. It is in fact a non-woven + PVC media and the light vinyl layer makes it resistant to high traffic and impacts and above all washable. It is the most suitable decoration for large living rooms, corridors and entrances, or precisely for professional interiors.
What technique to use to clean vinyl wallpaper
Many recommend using industrial products and detergents to clean washable wallpaper, but a soft cloth soaked in warm water is always the best choice. We are not always sure of the aggressive components present in the products we use to keep the other finishes of the house clean, for this reason, and since the latest generation wallpapers are printed with water-based inks, it is important not to risk altering the colour.
Prefer wallpapers printed with water-based inks because they are solvent-free and allow you to have an ecological decoration (if coupled with a non-woven support only) and an odorless print.
How to clean fibreglass wallpaper
Fibreglass, on the other hand, is ideal for more complex decoration projects such as kitchens, bathrooms and terraces, or for public spaces where it is important to keep noise under control. Of all the media and finishes of wallpaper it is the most resistant to humidity but remember…
Being resistant to humidity does not mean being completely waterproof and water repellent, in fact to complete decoration projects such as the walls of bathtubs or showers it is necessary to surface treatment in resin. So here’s how to clean the surface…
Use detergents to clean the fibreglass wallpaper
Now you can use the detergents but without exaggerating, absolutely do not use abrasive products that could damage the surface. Lastly, remember that when you have to rub the wall, it is always better not to do it forcefully so as not to risk changing the appearance of the texture.
How to clean the wallpaper during installation
After comparing the different materials and finishes, and therefore also the different methods on how to clean the wallpaper, it is good to know some details about the installation of the decoration. In fact, the first time you may need to clean the wallpaper will be during the installation.
Application is a crucial phase for the success of the project, for this reason the intervention of a professional decorator is usually recommended. In any case, it is important to consult the complete wallpaper installation guide to know all the details and advice regarding the material. Speaking of cleaning, during the application of each single sheet a little glue may come out on the edges, if used in quantity, for this reason it is necessary to check immediately and proceed to clean the wallpaper in a timely manner, before moving on to the application on wall of the next sheet.
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