Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Susan from Arizona
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RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Using toothpaste to remove scuff marks worked really well. Thanks a lot for the tip!
Post by shorty68
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Just tried the toothpaste suggestion, and it works!
Post By Julie (Guest Post)
RE: RUBBING ALCOHOL REMOVES PAINT along with Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
STOP! DON"T TRY IT! After reading about success with rubbing alcohol posted here, I tried removing black scuff marks from a RED painted wall with rubbing alcohol with disastrous results. It removed enough paint that it is very noticeable. This is a high-quality washable paint. My advice is don't try this - just repaint. It's less work and ultimately you are going to have to do it anyway.
Post By Sandra (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Thanks for the hint about the rubbing alcohol. I had some scuff marks on the wall from luggage wheels. It did take away some of the off-white paint, but it is better than black scuff marks.
Post By George in NJ (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
I used rubbing alcohol on walls/doors and it worked beautifully! It DOES, however, remove some of the paint! So use caution and don't rub too aggressively. I was amazed at how easily black tennis shoe scuff marks came off. I also used on various marks of unknown origin (probably from furniture hitting the walls), and I didn't find anything rubbing alcohol wouldn't remove. I have tried a number of cleaners, none of which worked at all. Again, use caution as it will remove some paint in the process. I would suggest only using on light colored walls/doors.
Post By Karen in Ohio (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
If you get "goo gone" or "goo be gone", that works well with a bit of scrubbing.
Post By cheryl (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
I used Avon's Astringent Cleansing Lotion, and it worked like a charm. I barely even had to rub on it..
Post By VERONICA (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
There is a little known product called Spray Nine which I can only find in hardware stores in my area. It is more expensive than basic cleaners but I use a lot less of it. Go to http://www.knightmkt.com/ to find a retailor near you!
Post By Hal (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Rubbing alcohol works really well.
Post By Alex Rettinger (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
It was suggested to me today that I use car wax or linoleum and hard wood floors by a friend whose been using this for years.
Post By somerlad (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Have you tried an ordinary eraser? This is what I usually use, but it takes a lot of rubbing.
Post By Cathy (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
I would try rubbing alcohol & see if that works. It was recommended to me for removing black scuff marks on my dress shoes & it worked great.
Post by FrugalFriend
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Try toothpaste (paste not gel). Rub in and wipe off.
Post By April (Guest Post)
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
I'm sure you'll get lots of hints re the marks but I'd like to add a hint for the future. When redecorating use scrubbable easy clean paint - its slightly more expensive but well worth the money. I have 3 dogs and there are always areas that get dirty or scuffed as they jump or even brush past them. One dog had an ear injury a few weeks ago and it was days before I discovered she had shaken her head and sprayed fine spots of blood on the bottom of the wall in the lounge room. All these 'accidents' and dirty/scuff marks come off with a damp cloth and some home made cleaning spray, (cloudy ammonia, a drop of detergent and water).
Regards
Jo
Post by Jo Bodey
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Antibacterial gel works very well. I've had good success with ink, scuff marks, adhesives and it hasn't harmed any surface I've used it on.
Post by jeangnome46
RE: Black Scuff Marks on Doors and Walls
Have you tried the new Magic Eraser yet? It's like a sponge and it's pretty amazing. It might be worth a try. I know Mr Clean makes it but I think there are other brands, too.
Post by Luvyabye
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