Scuff Marks on Walls

RE: Scuff Marks on Walls Post By Tammy (Guest Post) (07/27/2008) I had to share the best kept secret about getting scuff marks off the walls. It's simple, easy and works like magic. Get yourself a tube of WHITE toothpaste, preferably one with baking soda and peroxide, arm & hammer. Use a wash cloth and they disappear in minutes. Of course this may only work on white walls. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scuff Marks on Walls Post By SingleMomof5-yes, thats right-5 (Guest Post) (03/06/2008) Do not use Magic Eraser on matte walls; it is just too strong. It will strip the paint and leave you with dark marks that don't match your paint. I have not figured out a better solution than a mild cleaner and two buckets: fill 1 bucket with your cleaner and water and fill the 2nd with just clear water for rinsing. Grab 2 of those cellouse sponges and don't forget your elbow grease-you'll need it! I also find its good to go from bottom to top to catch all the drips- if not you 'll have streaky walls. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scuff Marks on Walls Post By Maeve (Guest Post) (10/03/2007) I'm echoing Matthew's question. I'm a landlord who has been trying to clean an apartment between tenants, and am mystified by the very nature of scuff marks. (I don't want to repaint this year because I am doing tons of very expensive structural stuff and just can't afford to do everything all at once. Wish I could!) I'm going to try the Magic Eraser thing, but... The scuff marks are strikingly resistant to elbow grease and every other cleaning agent I've applied with that. Do rubber particles somehow bond with the paint? They seem to have become one. The scuffs aren't sitting on top of the paint, they seem to be IN the paint. Black rubber seems to be a key culprit in creating them (from wheels on things as well as shoes, or the bumpers on vacuums). Report Spam or Abuse Mr. Clean -- not on satin finish paint Post By Jennifer (Guest Post) (06/01/2007) The magic eraser works great on semi-gloss and gloss paints, but left marks on my satin (matte) painted walls. All the scuff marks came off, but I was left with odd, little shiny spots that are darker than the surrounding paint. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Scuff Marks on Walls Post by Jennifer1975 (5) | (09/19/2006) Profile | Contact The wall in my daughter's room had crayon, scuff marks and dirt. I used the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it ALL came off!! I used plenty of water and some soap with it. I LOVE that sponge!!! Report Spam or Abuse Request: Scuff Marks on Walls Post by lewis_admin (1306) | (09/18/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I had a sofa delivered and the movers left a long scuff mark on one of my walls in the hallway. I tried using some cleaners but it looks as though it removed some of the paint. Is there anything I can use to make these marks less visible that wouldn't require me painting that surface? Onyia Answers: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Just follow the directions on the box. (07/13/2005) By Karen Mr. Clean Magic Eraser I have found that the Mr.Clean Magic Eraser works pretty good as does Clorox Cleanup but, if neither one of those work you might have to consider repainting if your Landlord will allow it. Make sure to use a good primer if you paint so whatever the marks are don't bleed thru your new paint. (07/13/2005) By Deb in Ky Woolite Recently I read a hint about using Woolite and water to clean light-colored walls. I've been using a store-brand equivalent and use about half & half ratio - just a small amount mixed at a time. It cleans smudges quickly and took off flyspecks from the blades of a ceiling fan. I don't know about black scuff marks but it won't harm the walls to try it. (10/01/2005) By Beth Mr. Clean Magic Eraser I saw that someone already posted about the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They are fantastic. To be honest, they are the ONLY thing that I will buy at full price. (10/02/2005) By Tracey Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Mr. Clean eraser works every time! (10/02/2005) By Mary Report Spam or Abuse Archived Request: Scuff (Skid) Marks off a White Wall Post by ThriftyFun (3750) | (10/01/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact In my apartment that I am renting, there are black skid/scuff marks on the walls from previous tenants. I want to remove these marks. I know it's not dirt because it won't come off with just plain water. How did the scuff marks get there in the first place? I would guess that when people were moving in and out, something must have 'scratched' against it to make it black? Or did someone throw a shoe and leave a mark like that? What do you suggest for me to remove these hideous black marks off my wall? Thanks. Any feedback is appreciated :) -Matthew Report Spam or Abuse