# How to Remove Paint Stains on Log Cabin Walls
Things You'll Need
- Plastic drop-cloth
- Scrubbing sponge
- Mild detergent
- Pressure washer (for outside walls)
- Scraper or putty knife
- Paint stripper
- Rag
Instructions
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Lay down plastic on the floor where you'll be stripping paint to prevent the floor from being affected.
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Wash off the logs with warm water, a scrubbing sponge and mild detergent to remove any dirt sticking to the wood. This will aid the stripping process. Use a pressure washer on the outside of the cabin to more thoroughly clean the wood, but follow all instructions on the washer to prevent wood damage.
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Scrape at the paint stains with a scraper or putty knife. Log cabins are generally more rugged and, therefore, scratching the logs is not a large concern. The scraper combined with your earlier washing will remove many of your lingering paint stains.
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Apply a wood-safe paint stripper to any remaining stains. A stripper not designed for wood will discolor it, while a stripper designed for wood will not have this problem. Follow all instructions on the packaging for best results.
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Use the scraper to pull off the paint that the stripper weakened.
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Wash off the wood again after the paint is gone, to remove any remaining chemicals, and dry it with a rag.
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