How to Get Poster Glue Off the Wall

For teenagers, hanging posters on the wall is a form of self-expression that also lets them look at their favorite band or Hollywood heartthrob. For parents, posters may be an annoyance that must be ripped from the wall of their teenager’s room when they leave for college. Glue is a quick, inexpensive way to get the posters on the wall, but it's more difficult to remove without damaging the paint. Get the poster glue off your wall with minimal damage to the paint job underneath.

Things You'll Need

• Mineral oil
• Baking soda
• Fabric softener
• Plastic paint scraper
• Damp cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Create a paste with 1/4 cup of mineral oil, 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of fabric softener. Stir the ingredients and add more baking soda if the paste is runny.

   • 2

     Apply the paste directly to the poster glue. Allow it to penetrate the glue for five to 10 minutes.

   • 3

     Scrape off the mineral oil paste and the glue from the wall, using a plastic paint scraper.

   • 4

     Wipe off any remaining paste with a damp cloth.