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Easiest Method to Remove Wallpaper

Removing the wallpaper from your walls is an good way to give any room in your house a refreshing makeover. However, getting rid of old wallpaper from your walls can be time consuming and tedious. Luckily, the easiest way to remove wallpaper is a home remedy that takes off both the wallpaper as well as any residue that it may leave behind.

Things You'll Need

  • Spray bottle
  • 5 tbsp. liquid fabric softener
  • Hot water
  • Metal scraper
  • Paper towel
  • Large pail
  • 6 tbsp. dish detergent
  • Clean lint-free rag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour 5 tbsp. of liquid fabric softener into a spray bottle.

    • 2

      Pour enough hot water into the spray bottle to fill the bottle.

    • 3

      Spray the mixture on the walls and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

    • 4

      Pull the wallpaper from the walls starting near the bottom of the wall and working your way up.

    • 5

      Spray the mixture on any glue residue and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

    • 6

      Use a metal scraper to remove glue from the wall.

    • 7

      Clean the residue from the scraper with paper towel.

    • 8

      Fill a large pail with hot water and add 6 tbsp. of dish detergent.

    • 9

      Wet a clean lint-free rag with the water from the pail and wash the walls.

    • 10

      Allow the wall to air-dry completely.