How to Clean a Chalkboard to Get it Looking New Again
Cleaning chalk off a chalkboard can be a challenge, whether it’s a small one or a whole wall. If you’re looking to get your chalkboard back to black and looking brand new, without streaks or chalk haze, try this simple DIY cleaning solution. We know you love your kids’ artwork, but we also know you want a clean slate for their next masterpiece.
Step 1: Erase the Chalkboard
If you have an eraser, use it. If not, a dry cloth does the trick just as well. The goal here is to get as much loose chalk off the wall as possible. Then, use your vacuum (USA) (Canada) with a horsehair brush (USA) (Canada) to suck up all the loose chalk dust from the wall.
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Step 2: Make the Solution
This may come as no shock if you are a follower of @gocleanco: we’re going to be using our tried and true cleaning recipe here. Grab a bucket and mix:
Step 3: Wipe the Wall
Wipe your chalkboard or wall down with a microfiber cloth (USA) (Canada), starting from the top and working your way down. Let it dry completely.
If you’re still seeing a white haze from chalk residue, mix up a fresh batch of cleaning solution, grab a new cloth, and wipe it down again. Be aware that sometimes the haze might reappear after a few minutes; certain types of chalk are more prone to this and may as well be permanent markers!
If the haze persists, switch to a sponge or a soft scrub brush and continue wiping with the cleaning solution until your wall is clean. Patience is necessary, but you’ll eventually get there.
Crayon marks on your chalkboard wall? Use Mr. Clean Summer Citrus (USA) (Canada) to remove the greasy residue. Wipe with a clean damp cloth afterwards, Mr. Clean can leave streaks.
Your chalkboard is now clean and ready for use! Get your kids to help with cleaning up around the house using our fillable kids chore charts.
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Comment link below and I’ll send you the link for the Zing and the brush attachment. The Bissell Zing is one of my favourite vacuums that comes in under $100 in both Canada and the US. You cannot beat this price for the suction and power this thing packs. It’s light weight enough to carry around, lift up high (or low) to get into hard to reach places, and the filter is washable, the canister is easy to empty. I pair it with the hair brush (you have to order it separately!) for dusting baseboards, bathrooms, shelves, basically everything. This vacuum is for hard floors only: It does not have a beater bar for carpets. Only downfall it has is that the cord is a little short and the stick floor attachment sometimes falls out so you have to ram it in there. For under $100 you can’t have it all but honestly this is as close as it gets for me.
Comment link below and I’ll send you the link for the Zing and the brush attachment. The Bissell Zing is one of my favourite vacuums that comes in under $100 in both Canada and the US. You cannot beat this price for the suction and power this thing packs. It’s light weight enough to carry around, lift up high (or low) to get into hard to reach places, and the filter is washable, the canister is easy to empty. I pair it with the hair brush (you have to order it separately!) for dusting baseboards, bathrooms, shelves, basically everything. This vacuum is for hard floors only: It does not have a beater bar for carpets. Only downfall it has is that the cord is a little short and the stick floor attachment sometimes falls out so you have to ram it in there. For under $100 you can’t have it all but honestly this is as close as it gets for me. ...
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We took a poll and these are the most requested things Moms want for Mother’s Day. Did we miss anything? Send this to the people in your life who know how to make it happen! Also….most of these things are free—they just take some effort. ...
Sneaky surprise clean for my Mom for Mother’s Day! She deserved this so much, she has scrubbed a lot of houses with me over the years. Many of you may not know this but my Mom has tagged along and helped with cleaning and training the team since day one. She knows the entire team inside and out and we all love to call her “Mom”. She taught me how to clean, how to run a business and most importantly, how to stand on my own two feet. Then I took everything she taught me and turned it into ✨ THIS ✨
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Sneaky surprise clean for my Mom for Mother’s Day! She deserved this so much, she has scrubbed a lot of houses with me over the years. Many of you may not know this but my Mom has tagged along and helped with cleaning and training the team since day one. She knows the entire team inside and out and we all love to call her “Mom”. She taught me how to clean, how to run a business and most importantly, how to stand on my own two feet. Then I took everything she taught me and turned it into ✨ THIS ✨
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By popular request, I tried out the newest the new Mike Washoksi! He did not disappoint. This little pressure washer packs a big punch of power and cleaned up years of grime from this deck in about 20 mins. Now what else can I pressure wash 🤔 😈 Comment: Link and I will send the link to you IN DM! ...
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I used Mr. Clean undiluted, sprayed it on and let it sit for about ten minutes, scrubbed and wiped it off well to rinse. Letting your cleaning products sit is part of the process, they do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. I think many of us get discouraged with cleaning products because we spray and wipe immediately with minimal results…dirt and grease needs time to soften and break down before you can remove it. However, there is always a little bit (or a lot) of elbow grease required, nothing in life is free 🙃
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I used Mr. Clean undiluted, sprayed it on and let it sit for about ten minutes, scrubbed and wiped it off well to rinse. Letting your cleaning products sit is part of the process, they do a lot of the heavy lifting for you. I think many of us get discouraged with cleaning products because we spray and wipe immediately with minimal results…dirt and grease needs time to soften and break down before you can remove it. However, there is always a little bit (or a lot) of elbow grease required, nothing in life is free 🙃 ...