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How to Clean Painted Walls – Skip Having to Re-Paint! Plus a Mr. Clean Prize Pack Giveaway (ends 8/10)

August 3, 2015 by Jenni 1,648 Comments

This review was made possible by iConnect  and Mr. Clean. I was provided the featured product and compensations to facilitate this post, but all opinions are 100% mine.

 

How to clean painted walls vs. repainting them! Simple and quick, with just one product!

I’m blessed. I live in the old farmhouse that I grew up in. The wonderful thing about old farmhouses is that they have SO much character, right? The downside is that they ALWAYS require work and renovation. We’re always updating and renovating. Since the walls are one of the most visual parts of our home, they need to look good, right?

Now comes the shameful part…..

 

how to clean painted walls with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! No need to repaint!

OMG! This is disgusting and I’m hiding my face in shame!!!!!!

I’ve learned through the years that husband, kids and dogs can take a toll on a pretty painted wall. Sticky kiddo hands, wet dogs coming in and out, and husbands that spill cups and cups of coffee. I remind myself of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Boo-Kay!) from Keeping Up Appearances. I’m always saying, “Watch my walls!” and “Don’t brush up against my walls!”….however, as you can see, they don’t listen to me.

This particular wall is in a very high traffic and busy part of our house. It’s near an entry door where daily comings and goings happen, where the dogs come in and out, and where my husband always manages to dump his morning coffee when he’s fumbling for keys and cellphone before work. Ughhhhh.

I’ve learned living in an old farmhouse that I don’t always have to repaint the walls. Painting does take alot of time and energy afterall, time and energy that I don’t have that. I’ve found in my own home, that a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can make your dirty and dingy painted walls, trim, and baseboards look BRAND new again! Not even kidding.

 

 

how to clean painted walls with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! No need to repaint!

Mr. Clean can give a “like new” clean because his products are tougher on dirt all around. I’m a big fan of their Concentrated Multi-Surface Cleaner!! This stuff is super powerful, however, my momma was always a HUGE fan of the Magic Eraser and now I’m a believer too. Just check out how insanely awesome my walls, trim and baseboards looked after an easy peasy wiping down.

 

How to clean painted walls in just 15 minutes! So much easier than having to repaint!

Another reason I love the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is because you don’t have to use nearly as much elbow grease! Just run under water, wring it out a bit, and start wiping down! In less than 15 minutes, I had that nasty wall clean as a whistle!

How to clean painted walls vs. repainting!

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How to clean painted walls:

Run a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser under water and wring out excess water.

Gently wash the walls, trim and baseboards with it. You don’t need to use much elbow grease, at all.

Gently use a butter knife or something similar to scrape off any super duper stuck on grime.

Let them dry, then rub a clothes dryer sheet over your baseboards to help keep dust and dirt from sticking later on.

 

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Some other great uses for Mr. Clean products:

  • Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power is sure to give your home that like-new sparkle on a variety of surfaces. It works wonders on that pesky stove top, where grease and grime accumulate in tough to clean crevices.
  • Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power on the shower door to help remove hard water stains, cloudy build-up and soap scum; it will save you several hundred dollars versus replacing!
  • Get creative with vintage pieces that no longer seem to have a use. Like bringing back to life a retro vinyl or plastic chair with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power to add unique and a small area with light pressure before use on antiques.)
  • Still have crayon marks on your walls or remnants of how tall little Johnnie was each year? Help remove them with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power, but be sure to snap a picture first for posterity!

Visit Mr. Clean on Twitter and Facebook! They’re always sharing really awesome cleaning tips and tricks, updates and promotions!!

 

 

You’re invited to the Mr. Clean Twitter Party!

Date: August 5th at 8pmCST

Hashtag: #15MinReno

Celebrity Guest: Johnathan Scott of HGTV Property Brothers

Prizes: 4 Renovation Kits including multi-use screwdriver, tape measure, various Mr. Clean product and a piece of decor.

Grand Prize: $400 GC to a Home Improvement Store

RSVP here: http://vite.io/iConnectIM

 

 

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Ready for a fun Giveaway?

We’re giving away a Mr. Clean prize pack to one lucky reader which will include a Mr. Clean product and a tool kit to make your #15MinReno easy-peasy! Just use the Rafflecopter form below, giveaway is open to US residents 18 or older. Giveaway ends 8/10/15 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!!

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So tell us, what needs a good sprucing up around your house?

 

 

 

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Money Saving Tips, Thrifty Household Tips Tagged With: Cleaning, home improvement, Mr. Clean

Give Your Deck, Patio or Porch a Makeover #BEHRDeckOver

May 12, 2015 by Jenni

Dislcosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of BEHR DeckOver and TapInfluence. All opinions are 100% my own. #ad

During the warmer months, we spend a ton of time outside. We had a patio built a few years ago and it’s my sanctuary. I spend every morning out there with coffee during my “me” time. That’s where all of our family get togethers are…birthday parties, 4th of July get togethers, Mother’s Day…Father’s Day…you name it.

We have a concrete floor out there. I know that over the years, weather can age concrete and wood decks. Our swimming pool deck is proof of that. BEHR DeckOver is designed to bring to life any wood or concrete surface….but most of all it’s made to bring to life the moments we cherish with our families. Our outdoor spaces are so important because that’s where so many memories are created. I like for my outdoor patio to look nice and welcoming.

We live in an old farmhouse that was the home I was raised in as a child. I’m fortunate and blessed that I can raise my family in the same home. Since it’s an older farmhouse, we’re forever-more updating things around the place. Our patio was a big expense and the first real BIG thing we’ve updated since we moved our family here.

Our patio is home to our backyard get togethers and all of our crazy home projects. From birthday parties to swingset builds…..you name it. Doesn’t dad look SO excited?!?! Bhhahhahaaa!!!

4 Reasons to choose BEHR DeckOver:

1. BEHR DeckOver gives you a makeover, but for your deck!!! BEHR DeckOver can give you more usable space outside the home to do what you love most….entertaining, grilling, playing, etc.

2. BEHR uses a 100% acrylic formula which helps to conceal cracks and splinters up to 1/4″ deep. It also has a splatter resistant application (which is great for goofs like me!). It dries four times thicker than traditional stain. Ohh, ohhh!!! And it comes in 54 solid custom colors as well as limited color matching which is new to 2015.

3. For sound wood and concrete surfaces, you can expect a renewed, low maintenance deck that is resistant to the elements! That means it will repel water and it makes for a nice slip-resistant finish too! Perfect for those wet feet coming in from playing in the pool or slip n slide! It resists cracking and peeling against harsh weather conditions too….and perfectly safe and comfy for bare feet.

4. You can create and revitalize your old tired decks, patios, porches and pool decks (even when previously stained). It’s a super budget friendly way to solve your deck and patio issues for sure!

Do you have a deck, porch, patio or pool deck that could use a makeover?


This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BEHR®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Miscellaneous Tagged With: Decks, home improvement, outdoors, patios

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