How to remove marks from white walls

Question

Hi.. best way to remove black scuffs on white paint please?

Nathan Philip · Accepted Answer

There are several methods you can use to remove black scuffs on white paint, depending on the severity of the scuffs and the type of paint you're working with. Here are a few options to consider:

Magic eraser: A magic eraser can be an effective way to remove scuffs from paint. Simply wet the eraser with water and rub it gently over the scuff marks until they disappear. Be sure to test the eraser on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure that it doesn't damage the paint.

Baking soda and water: Mix a small amount of baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply the paste to the scuff marks and use a soft cloth or sponge to rub the marks gently. Rinse the area with water and dry it with a clean cloth.

Vinegar: Dampen a clean cloth with vinegar and rub it gently over the scuff marks until they disappear. Rinse the area with water and dry it with a clean cloth.

Toothpaste: Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a clean cloth and rub it gently over the scuff marks until they disappear. Rinse the area with water and dry it with a clean cloth.

Rubbing alcohol: Dampen a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol and rub it gently over the scuff marks until they disappear. Rinse the area with water and dry it with a clean cloth.

It's important to test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous area of the painted surface before using it on the scuff marks to ensure that it doesn't damage the paint. Additionally, it's always a good idea to use a gentle touch when cleaning painted surfaces to avoid causing any additional damage or scratches

Steven · Answer

Gently sponge the marks with a sponge or soft cloth.  If the paint is vinyl you can be more vigorous, and if it is acrylic it can be scrubbed.

If this does not work and the wall is patchy, it would be best to repaint the wall with a vinyl paint.

Terry · Answer

If it will wipe off then that’s the easiest option but the likelihood is it will need repainting

Mark · Answer

Hi Customer,

I see a few good questions on here. Yours seems to be one of the best dilemmas for the Painter Decorator.
There are a number of solutions for you.

Time.
If you have time to try and repair then use the simplest method and it is good old favourite elbow grease. Fairy liquid & sponge usually does a lovely job. White vinegar works or fine salt. Sounds odd but it does work. On wood use himalayan salt, rub the area then wipe the whole surface to hide the glare of the one original surface.
If the wall is in matt emulsion and the mark remember to use the same paint. Matt emulsion.
Read the tub or tin it will tell you if it is "Matt emulsion paint"


Money.
Re-paint the complete wall. 
1. Remember to brush or mini roller the areas that are dark first. Let them dry at the same time. While that is drying start to cut in the surrounding areas. 
Remember to think how much paint you will need to recoat that whole area.




Good luck,
Agent k

Robert · Answer

If it’s vinyl paint, I lightly rub over with a kitchen sponge that’s course on one slide and soft on the other. 
Use the course side gently. 
Even add a little fairy liquid. 
Also try a little bathroom cleaner, the course type, rub gently. 


Blakes Decorating ltd

Paul · Answer

Repaint the wall.
Unless the paint is vinyl matt or silk?

Paul · Answer

The best way would be to repaint the wall. Can you not sponge them off with a magic eraser type sponge?

Lewis · Answer

Use just a damp cloth but normally as it’s white just always keep a bit of white paint handy and a little roller to paint over the marks

Mark · Answer

Sugar soap and rub with a soft cloth in warm water with the sugar soap don’t rub to hard

Brian · Answer

Fairy liquid or vinegar  will normally move black marks

How to remove marks from white walls

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