How To Clean Furniture Painted With Chalk Paint
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How to clean furniture painted with chalk paint. Dry immediately using another soft clean cloth. If you get overeager though and you find a water ring on your chalk painted item you can clean it with soapy water and easily repaint or buff it out with some more wax. You don t want any dust or grit to get stuck under your coats of paint. Then take a cleaning wipe like lysol or clorox and go back over it. Never use a degreaser soap that can effect the wax.
Do not aggressively scrub in any one spot. To clean your painted waxed piece use a mild soap water. Apply gently moving your brush from right to left until your desired look is formed. I just sprinkle a few crystals into a spray bottle of warm water and give the piece a good spray bath. If more thorough cleaning is required please use a fresh solution of mild hand dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water.
Let it dry under the sun to be extensively used. Avoid all contact with furniture polish sprays excessive water alcohol and anything acidic. If ever there were a darling of the diy world chalk paint would be it thanks to its unique ability to transform outdated furniture into insta worthy superstars with virtually zero prep. The first step is to pour water into a container and place your wax in the water. Next use a clean cloth to apply the wax over a portion of your chalk painted furniture.
On other top coats still use a gentle cleaner. Start wiping down your furniture to remove any dirt and debris. Try wiping down the piece with a clean slightly damp rag first. The time to set the wax is 1 2 weeks. My preference for cleaning furniture is 1 part white vinegar to two parts warm water with a drop of dawn dish soap.
Let your furniture dry. After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean damp cloth. If you get some dirt particles on the table furniture you can however look for a water ring on your chalk painted piece. Remove the drawers and or doors before painting some people prefer to keep the doors and drawers in place when painting furniture. 3 cups water 2 tbsp castile soap 6 drops essential oil i used peppermint.