removing wallpaper glue

[mo]

I have a heavy coat of what appears to be left over sanatist glue or something on my bathroom wall. How do I remove it?

[nj_dilettante]

First try white vinegar in warm water, rubbing GENTLY with a nylon mesh pad (something like a Dobie). If you're going to paint, clean with TSP after you've gotten the glue off.

[Steve B]

Wet it with a sprayer. Let it set for about five minutes. Wipe with a terry cloth. Look at an angle to see if you have gotten it all. Don't soak, or you will take the paper off, too. Slow and easy gets it. A PITA, though.

Steve

[Dan Espen]

^^^^^^^^^^^

I agree with the other poster, those plastic scouring pads can't be beat for getting rid of glue.

[Steve B]

Yes, they are. Whatever you use, though, stop when you get to the paper.

Steve

[scott21230]

Everything I have seen written above looks good. I would add that after doing that I used a cleaning product called "Awesome" that you can get at the dollar store to get the rest. That and hot water works better.

And I have plaster walls so it was probably much easier for me to remove the wallpaper though.

[Connie Swisher]

[nj_dilettante]

Trisodium phosphate. The paint store where I worked recommended that it be used before painting when the walls could be greasy (like in a kitchen), or when wallpaper had been removed.