Wallpaper removal (Hints from Heloise)

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: We just removed all of the wallpaper from our kitchen, which had been there for more than 15 years, and we want to paint instead. What is the best way to remove the wallpaper paste that is left behind?

Janice, via e-mail

Janice, great question! The answer is a cheap item you probably already have in your household: vinegar! You can use either cider or white vinegar, whatever your preference. Mix some warm water and vinegar (about 50/50) in a spray bottle. Spray it on the glue residue. Let the solution sit for a while, then wipe away with a clean scrubbie or old cloth. The acetic acid in the vinegar acts as a solvent to remove the glue. This should take care of your problem. Want to know what else you can do with this great household product? Order my vinegar pamphlet. Just send $5 with a long, self-addressed, stamped (65 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Vinegar, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Want to keep the paint smell down while working? Fill a couple of small bowls with vinegar and place around the room to absorb the paint odor.

Heloise

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Adapted from washingtonpost.com

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