How Do You Remove Old Wall Paper Using Fabric Softener?
It can be daunting to even think about removing wall paper from walls, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to go out and buy special products and tools to effectively remove old wall paper. Just look in your laundry room–fabric softener works wonders on removing old wallpaper. Properly applying fabric softener to the walls and using the right tools will have that old wall paper down in no time. Step 1 Cover the floor, furniture and other fixtures or items in the room with plastic. Place duct tape over electrical outlets to protect them from water. Step 2 Use a special scoring tool to make tiny perforations in the wallpaper. This will allow the water to seep through and make the paper easier to remove. Scoring tools are available at most wall paper retailers and home improvement stores. Avoid using a knife to score the wall as you may damage the walls underneath. Step 3 Combine equal parts hot water and liquid fabric softener into a spray bottle. You can also use a pump garden sp
