How to Clean Drywall

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Lay a drop cloth on the floor.. Dust the wall.. Wipe down your walls with a damp cellulose sponge.

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1

Lay a drop cloth on the floor.

Step 1

Lay a drop cloth on the floor.

2

Dust the wall.

Step 2

Dust the wall.

3

Wipe down your walls with a damp cellulose sponge.

Step 3

Wipe down your walls with a damp cellulose sponge.

4

Remove deep stains with a mild dish soap and washcloth.

Step 4

Remove deep stains with a mild dish soap and washcloth.

5

Dry your walls with a rag.

Step 5

Dry your walls with a rag.

6

Wear the proper safety equipment.

Step 6

Wear the proper safety equipment.

7

Evaluate the damage.

Step 7

Evaluate the damage.

8

Mix one part bleach with three parts water in a bucket.

Step 8

Mix one part bleach with three parts water in a bucket.

9

Rub the bleach into the mold with a sponge.

Step 9

Rub the bleach into the mold with a sponge.

10

Rinse your walls off with cold water.

Step 10

Rinse your walls off with cold water.

11

Hire a home inspector if the mold is out of hand.

Step 11

Hire a home inspector if the mold is out of hand.

12

Place a box fan in the window.

Step 12

Place a box fan in the window.

13

Remove and cover the furniture.

Step 13

Remove and cover the furniture.

14

Sweep the dust to the center of the room.

Step 14

Sweep the dust to the center of the room.

15

Suck up the dust with a Shop Vac.

Step 15

Suck up the dust with a Shop Vac.

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