How to Get Wallpaper Paste Off

You've successfully removed the unattractive wallpaper and are almost ready to paint the room, when you realize the walls still have leftover paste from the wallpaper. Before you can go any further, the paste must come off. Removing paste from walls isn't tough; it just takes time.

Things You'll Need

  • Rubber gloves
  • Sponge
  • Bucket
  • Hot water
  • Vinegar
  • Bleach (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place a protective covering over the floor. Removing wallpaper paste from the wall gets a bit messy, and you should protect your floor.

    • 2

      Pour equal amounts of hot water and white vinegar into a bucket.

    • 3

      Apply ample amounts of the mixture to the pasted walls with a sponge. Continue to rub the wall with the mixture until the glue loosens. As the paste loosens and comes off, the sponge will get sticky. Wash the excess wallpaper paste out of the sponge as often as necessary to complete the task.

    • 4

      Put any remaining wallpaper on the protective floor covering to prevent them from adhering to the floor. After all, you don't want to repeat this procedure to remove the wallpaper and paste from the floor.

    • 5

      Wipe off the excess vinegar water solution.

    • 6

      Clean the paste-free walls with fresh water. One last water rinse ensures the removal of all wallpaper and paste.