Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person's hand cleaning the bottom of a wall with soft cloth. - Fotoduets/Getty Images To clean your walls before painting, stick ...

Before you break out the brush, grab a sponge. Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge ...

Cleaning your painted walls can be such a scary task, but with the right sponge for each scenario, you can finally set yourself up for success.