removing grime from doors
#1
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removing grime from doors
My bedroom & bathroom doors are painted white (oil-based paint). The areas around the knobs are grimy compared to the rest of the door. I have tried various things(bleach, those calcium/lime/rust cleaners and plain dish liquid) but none do a good job.
Thought I would ask here...what will remove this grime?
Thanks for your help.
Thought I would ask here...what will remove this grime?
Thanks for your help.
#2
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Sometimes it's easier, to just touch up the paint.
That said, my first line of defense would be a wet wipe (you'd be amazed, at what those things can do!). Then I'd try gently rubbing the spots, with an eraser. After that, I'd try to find matching paint and just paint over it.
That said, my first line of defense would be a wet wipe (you'd be amazed, at what those things can do!). Then I'd try gently rubbing the spots, with an eraser. After that, I'd try to find matching paint and just paint over it.
Last edited by Neesie; 08-23-2013 at 02:32 PM.
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try some Goo Be Gone! I use that on a lot. If it can remove gum it should remove the grime. Another thing you might try is "Resolve" with Dawn. It takes grime away. It'll take the grime off an oven. Wear gloves.
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