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October 10, 2008

DIY Projects – Graffiti removal

Filed under: Home improvement — admin @ 5:12 am

If you are inundated with graffiti nightmares on your garage, walls or even in your home if you have a naughty little monster armed with crayons and felt tips it can be nightmare to get rid of and a chore to keep on top of. There are various ways you can rid yourself of graffiti so don’t despair just yet.

Sugar Soap
Sugar soap is a time long solution to unwanted marks on your walls, however, it is also a very abrasive liquid so don’t use it on delicate paint jobs. Sugar soap is ideal for external walls and garage doors to help you get rid of those tough paint marks.

Bleach (and bleach based products)
Bleach is another household favourite for white walls but like sugar soap it can damage your walls and eat away to the plaster beneath them. Your white walls may end up pink instead!

Anti Graffiti Lacquer
This is a great . This is especially useful if you suffer from graffiti frequently in all it’s forms and is available for household interior use, not just commercial and external application. Just apply to wood brick or stonework as the final coat for a completely clear finish that works just like your bath room tiles. You can easily wipe and clean your wall surface, touch dry in 2 hours and available in a variety of finishes.

There are a large variety of cleaning products out there for you to try out, just make sure you have a look at the label beforehand, especially if you wish to use it on a painted surface. Some chemicals are not suitable for paintwork and may remove the paint as well as the graffiti. Other products are more suitable towards a certain product such as felt tips or wax crayons. Make sure you check the label to find out what the chemical is suitable for use on and any safety precautions you may need to take. Some products contain very harmful chemicals that require you to avoid skin contact and wear rubber gloves when applying. Others may also need you to wear a mask and use it in a well ventilated area so make sure you open up all the windows while you use them on internal surfaces.  As with all chemicals, follow the guidelines accurately and store them in a safe area away from children and pets.

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