How to Remove Wallpaper Glue From a Wall

If you have ever come across stubborn glue residue while removing old wallpaper from your walls, you are not alone. Removing this leftover glue can be time-consuming and a real energy zapper. Fortunately, there is a do-it-yourself method that is both easy and economical. This method can be performed with products that are typically found in most households, so there is no need to buy any additional cleaning supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Basin filled with hot water and 6 tablespoons dish detergent
• Spray bottle
• 6 tablespoon fabric softener
• Hot Water
• Paper towels
• Clean lint free rag
• Metal scraper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Combine hot water and 6 tablespoons of fabric softener in a spray bottle.

   • 2

     Spray mixture onto leftover wallpaper glue residue.

   • 3

     Allow mixture to sit on the residue for at least 15 minutes.

   • 4

     Peel glue residue from walls using metal scraper.

   • 5

     Wash walls using a clean, lint-free rag and hot soapy water from the basin.

   • 6

     Leave walls to dry.