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Paper Roses

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Wed May 21, 2014, 03:53 PM May 2014

Suggestions needed: Best cleaner for painted plaster walls and painted woodwork. [View all]

Last edited Thu May 22, 2014, 04:06 AM - Edit history (1)

I am in the process of preparing my house for sale. I cannot afford a professional to paint either the inside or outside of my house. Current circumstances require that I do the work myself. I used to do everything but 'old age' has slowed me down.

I have tried Simple Green, Mr. Clean, Greased Lightning and a couple of other cleaners before but I have never thought the job looked good. The painted plaster and the woodwork are in good order, just need a cleaning. Do you have any suggestions about a more effective all-purpose cleaner? I'll never have the energy to do it twice and will do one or 2 walls at a time.

I would like the house to look fresh and clean for any prospective buyers. The outside will have to remain in need of paint, no funds available for that job.

Any suggestions would be a great help.
Thanks
On edit: The cleaner I need to use would be the type to be mixed with water in a bucket, not something to be sprayed directly on the walls.

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