Instructions
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- 1
Dilute bleach in a spray bottle if the popcorn ceiling has mildew stains. Spray spots with the solution lightly. Do not scrub it or touch it while it is wet. Allow to dry naturally before repeating. You may need to do this several times to eliminate mildew stains.
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- 2 Attach the soft bristle brush attachment to the long wand of vacuum cleaner.
- 3 Vacuum gently along the ceiling with the soft brush. Do not to put pressure on your popcorn ceiling to prevent damaging its texture. Pull the brush towards you only when cleaning. Focus on areas around fans and vents where most dirt accumulates.
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Repair any cracks in the popcorn finish. Use a putty knife to scrape off the texture down to the drywall. Clear space 3-inches wide on each side of the crack. Fill crack with paintable caulk. Coat area with latex primer. To replace the popcorn texture, use an aerosol-spray texture repair kit.
