HOW CAN I REMOVE GLUE RESIDUES ON THE WALLPAPER?

Remove traces of glue from freshly installed wallpaper

A drop that falls on the surface or a small amount of adhesive that overflows the edge. These are situations that can occur quite frequently when installing your wallpaper. In them, speed is important. In most circumstances, wiping with a damp cloth or sponge will suffice to remove any glue residue on the wallpaper while the glue is not yet dry.

Here are some steps you can follow:

1. Preparation: Before you begin, make sure you have the following items on hand: a bucket of warm water, a soft, clean cloth, a soft sponge, a plastic knife or a plastic spatula, and a hair dryer in cases where that the glue does not come out or is already dry.

2. Warm Water Cleaning: Start by dampening the soft sponge with warm water. Then, press the sponge on the glue residue for a few minutes to loosen it. Do not rub vigorously, as this may damage the wallpaper.

3. Removing the glue: After wetting the glue, use the plastic knife or plastic spatula to gently scrape off any remaining glue. Do this carefully to avoid damaging the wallpaper. Work in small sections at a time.

4. Drying: Once you've removed most of the glue, dry the area with a clean, dry cloth. Make sure there are no water residues left on the wallpaper.

Can dried glue remains be removed?

Dried glue is harder to remove, but you can try using a hair dryer to apply gentle heat to the affected area to soften the glue, then gently scrape it off with the plastic spatula. Be careful not to bring the hair dryer too close to the wallpaper to avoid damaging it with heat.

The best advice is to always be very careful when wallpapering. If you use the exact amount of glue and spread it well, you can prevent it from overflowing through the joints and making it necessary to later remove those traces of glue from the wallpaper.