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Lauren Bradbury

Can I use washing-up liquid to clean walls before painting? This sugar soap alternative could be the key to a flawless finish

Kitchen sink area with gold mixer tap underneath shelf with kitchen items.

You probably know that sugar soap is a painter’s dream and is often the product of choice when preparing a wall for the paint colour of your choice. But if you don’t have any sugar soap lying around, you might wonder: Can I use washing-up liquid to clean walls before painting?

Yes, cleaning walls before painting is one of the best ways to bring your paint ideas to life and avoid any paint problems. If your wall is clean and prepped before painting, you’ll be rewarded with even coverage and a flawless finish. And, if you’ve done this in the past, you may have bought sugar soap for the task.

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