Based in Ocala, Florida, Restoration Specialists maintains additional offices in Gainesville, Lake City, Brooksville, Lecanto, and Leesburg. The company offers quality emergency repair, damage control, and restoration services to 19 counties in North Central Florida. One of the many services offered by Restoration Specialists is replacing and cleaning wallpaper.
While regular vacuuming and dusting keep wallpaper looking fresh, they do not prevent or remove stains permanently. For this, the wallpaper requires professional washing, particularly when the stains are extensive. To start, professionals examine the wallpaper and the material. Certain materials, such as hemp and other natural coverings, do not handle water well and are not suitable for washing. The same is true of some uncoated wallpaper because water will make the colors run. If professionals are unsure about the wallpaper’s ability to handle water, they will test a mixture of water and dishwashing liquid in a separate area first. Assuming the wallpaper can withstand the dishwashing and water mixture, a soft sponge is used to wipe the wallpaper down. This mixture removes many stains, with minimal scrubbing. However, deeper stains may require a slightly stronger mixture of water and baking soda or the use of an iron on medium heat. Irons melt certain stains so they are easier to wash away, but they should only be used on wallpaper after a paper bag or two paper towels are placed over the stain so the heat doesn’t burn the wallpaper. Wallpaper that cannot handle water can still be cleaned with the use of wallpaper dough. This dough is rolled into a ball and gently rolled across the wall covering. The dough is sticky enough to remove dirt and surface stains without tearing the wallpaper.
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AuthorHeadquartered in Ocala, Florida, with additional locations throughout the north-central state, Restoration Specialists offers a 24-hour emergency response program as part of its restoration and reconstruction services. Archives
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