Popcorn ceilings are often a challenge to clean.
Popcorn ceilings add texture to a ceiling and provides a nice finishing touch to a room. However, a popcorn ceiling is difficult to clean, and this is especially true if the ceiling is stained. Normal cleaning methods such as scrubbing can damage the surface and cause the texture to flake away, leaving unsightly bare spots on the ceiling. However, there are ways to clean the stain that won't damage the popcorn surface.
Instructions
1. Cover any furniture, flooring or items with drop cloths that are below the area being cleaned. This will protect them from damage.
2. Add two cups of warm water to a spray bottle. Depending on the size of the stain, add more water to make more solution.
3. Mix two to three squirts of a mild detergent into the warm water in the spray bottle. Place the lid on the spray bottle and shake to mix the solution.
4. Ascend the step ladder and spray the solution onto the stain. Saturate the stain but avoid the clean areas around the stain.
5. Dab the stained area with a damp cloth to lift the stain from the ceiling. Do not scrub or rub the area as this will cause the popcorn texture to flake.
6. Allow the area to dry. If the stain is still visible, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
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