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• Method 1 of 3: Using a stain remover
• Method 2 of 3: Apply detergent
• Method 3 of 3: Sand the areas and repaint
• Necessities
• Using a stain remover
• Apply detergent
• Sand and repaint the areas
• Warnings

Adhesive strips are very useful if you want to hang things on your walls and you live somewhere where you are not allowed to drill holes in the walls. Unfortunately, they can leave oil stains on the wall. Before giving up, try a few things and think that the stains cannot be removed. Try a citrus-based stain remover or a small amount of dish soap first to remove the stains. If that doesn't work, consider sanding and repainting the areas.

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Method 1 of 3: Using a stain remover

1. Spray a citrus-based stain remover on the wall. Buy a bottle of stain remover and spray it on the stains on the wall. Apply as much as needed or spray until the stains caused by the adhesive strips are completely covered. Try using a citrus-based product as it works best for removing oil-based stains such as stains caused by adhesive strips.
   • Try it with a miracle sponge if you don't have a stain remover at home.
   • Test the cleaner on your wall before applying it to the stains. If your wall is painted, some of the paint can be removed. Spray a little on an inconspicuous area of ​​the wall to test the product. For example, you can apply it just above the baseboard.
2. Rub the product into the stains with a paper towel. Take a cloth or paper towel and wipe the stain remover into the stains. Make small and gentle circular movements when rubbing so that you don't damage the wall.
3. Dry the wall with a microfiber cloth. Wipe all excess moisture off the wall with large sweeping motions.When you're done wiping, check the spots again to make sure the stains have been completely removed.
   • Repeat the process if necessary.

Method 2 of 3: Apply detergent

1. Pour a pea-sized amount of dish soap onto a scrub brush. Grab a bottle of dish soap and pour a small amount onto a scrub brush. You can use a large or small brush, as long as it is easy to rub over the stains. You can buy scrub brushes at household goods stores where they have cleaning supplies in their range.
   • If you have a scrub brush at home, consider using a toothbrush.
   • Consider using citrus-based dish soap for even more cleaning power.
2. Rub the detergent into the stains with the scrub brush. Make short, circular strokes with the brush as you rub the stains. Feel free to make larger circles when scrubbing, depending on the size of the stains.
   • Rub the detergent on a small area at the bottom of your wall before applying it to a larger area. Of course, if your wall is painted, you don't want paint removed during cleaning.
3. Wipe off the detergent residue with a damp cloth. Grab a slightly damp cloth or paper towel and wipe off any detergent residue. If you let the detergent soak into the wall, there is a chance that the wall will become lighter. Make sure to absorb and wipe off the excess moisture before doing anything else.

Method 3 of 3: Sand the areas and repaint

1. Rub the areas with fine sandpaper. Roughen the stained areas with a sanding block or piece of fine sandpaper. Removing the outer layer of the adhesive strip stains will make it easier to apply primer and paint. If you see a lot of sanding dust, wipe it away with a baby wipe or a damp paper towel.
   • If the spots are at the top of the wall, consider using a sander on a long stick to sand the spots.
   • Use 120 grit sandpaper or higher.
2. Apply a coat of primer to the stains with a small paint roller or paintbrush. Grab a paintbrush or paint roller and prime the stains in short, smooth strokes. Apply undercoat to a wider and longer surface than the stains themselves. If you don't have a primer in the house, go to a home improvement store or DIY store and ask an employee which primer is best for your wall.
3. Sand the primer with fine sandpaper when it is dry. Wait for the primer to dry, then smooth the primer coat with sandpaper. The primer provides a more even surface to apply the paint to, so it should look as neat as possible. Wipe off all sanding dust with a baby wipe or damp cloth before proceeding.
   • Check the primer packaging to see how long it will dry if you are unsure.
   • Use the same sandpaper as you did before.
4. Apply a thin coat of paint to the stains with a paintbrush or paint roller. Use paint of the same color as the wall and apply long, even strokes to the sanded and primed areas. Since you're updating the wall, you don't have to use a large paintbrush now.
   • Certain brushes are more suitable for certain types of paint. If you are using oil-based paint, choose a brush with natural bristles. If you are using water or oil based paint, choose a synthetic brush.
   • Feel free to use leftover interior paint that you still have at home.

Necessities

Using a stain remover

• Citrus-based stain remover
• Sheet of kitchen paper
• Microfiber cloth

Apply detergent

• Dishwashing liquid
• Scrub brush
• Toothbrush (optional)
• Cloth

Sand and repaint the areas

• Fine sandpaper
• Primer
• Paint brush or roller
• Paint

Warnings

• Follow all warnings on the packaging of the cleaning products you use.