The floods in early 2020 not only left stories, but also left behind debris carried by the flood. After the water receded, it was certainly not an easy task to clean the house from all the remaining mud dirt clinging to the floor, furniture, and even the walls of the house. If not cleaned immediately, it will cause various germs, unpleasant odors, and brown stains on the walls due to the flood.
Dirt or stains clinging to the wall surface will certainly damage the aesthetic appeal of your beloved home. Before cleaning the walls of mud, make sure you know the type of wall paint used. The many types of wall paint finishes, such as flat, eggshell, glossy, semigloss, and so on, require different cleaning methods to avoid damaging the paint texture. Therefore, it is important to identify the type of paint used on the room walls before choosing a cleaning solution to clean dirty walls after a flood, with the following steps:
Flat, eggshell, and satin wall paint
Use a sponge and a damp cloth to clean flood stains on flat, eggshell, and satin wall finishes. For oil-based wall paint, prepare a bucket of water mixed with vinegar or detergent. Then also prepare a bucket of clean water. Next, soak a soft sponge in the cleaning solution. Wring out the sponge until it's not too wet. Gently rub the dirty parts of the wall until clean. Next, wipe the cleaned wall section and rinse with clean water.
Latex wall paint
To clean walls with this type of paint, you can mix baking soda with a few drops of water and a bucket of warm water. Use a sponge or chamois cloth soaked in warm water. Wring out the sponge and rub it onto the flood-stained wall surface in a circular motion until the dirt fades.
To clean walls with this type of paint, you can mix baking soda with a few drops of water and a bucket of warm water. Use a sponge or chamois cloth soaked in warm water. Wring out the sponge and rub it onto the flood-stained wall surface in a circular motion until the dirt fades.
Well, those are some ways you can clean walls after a flood. Hopefully, this can be a solution and inspiration for you homeowners. Happy trying!
