Do you feel really proud of your freshly painted home? Congratulations! The visual appeal of a space can be greatly improved by applying a fresh coat of paint. Before you kick back and admire your handiwork, there are a few things you should know about maintaining and cleaning your newly painted surfaces.

In the first place, there is no rush to set up your old furniture again. It's best to wait until paint is completely dry and cured before putting it through its paces. Drying times vary depending on the product, so be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions, but plan on about two weeks.

Clean-up can begin once the paint has dried completely. It's not as simple as just grabbing a can of Windex and starting to spray it about.

Before anything else, you shouldn't use anything too abrasive on your freshly painted walls. It's possible that doing so would harm the paint job and leave unsightly splotches and scratches. Instead, choose for a pH-neutral cleaner or one developed especially for painting.

Keep freshly painted surfaces out of the wet if you value their appearance. The same goes for keeping damp towels and sponges away from the walls and avoiding steamy showers and baths. If the paint gets wet for too long, it could peel or blister.

You don't need a sterile, dust-free setting to keep your paint in excellent condition. A little dusting with a soft microfiber cloth every so often will keep your walls looking clean and shiny.

A few simple maintenance and cleaning steps will ensure that your newly painted walls retain their pristine appearance for years to come. Waiting for the paint to dry thoroughly, using the right cleaners, and keeping the walls dry can help them retain their pristine appearance for years to come. Start picking up the mess, please!

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