Cleaning and care
What the labels mean, and what to do about a mark on the wall.
What the washability rating means
The words are not interchangeable — they are a scale, and they describe how much water and scrubbing the surface survives.
| Spongeable | Wipe gently with a barely damp sponge. Fresh marks only. |
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| Washable | A damp cloth and mild soap. No pressure, no rubbing. |
| Super washable | Copes with regular cleaning. Suitable for hallways. |
| Scrubbable | Tolerates a soft brush. Kitchens, bathrooms, children's rooms. |
The rating for each paper is listed in the specification table on its page.
Cleaning a mark
Deal with it while it is fresh — most marks that become permanent were simply left. Blot, do not rub: rubbing drives the mark into the surface and can polish the finish so the patch looks different even when clean.
Use a soft cloth, barely damp, with a drop of mild detergent. Work from the outside of the mark inwards. Rinse with a clean damp cloth and pat dry.
Test anywhere hidden first — behind a door, low on a wall — before touching a visible area. Never use solvents, bleach, or anything abrasive on any wallpaper, whatever the rating says.
Sunlight
Every wallpaper fades in direct sun; deep colours show it first. On a south-facing wall, expect a lighter patch where a picture hung. Sheer blinds or UV film help. This is not a defect, and it is not covered by any manufacturer's warranty.
Damp rooms
Non-woven paper handles bathroom humidity if the room is ventilated — run the fan, open the window. What it does not survive is standing water or steam hitting it directly, so keep it clear of the shower splash zone.
Taking it off later
This is the quiet advantage of non-woven paper. It is designed to strip dry: lift a corner with a knife and pull the sheet away in one piece, no soaking, no steamer, no scoring. The wall underneath usually needs nothing more than a wipe.
Keep one offcut with its batch number. If a strip is ever damaged, a matching piece is worth far more than a replacement roll from a different print run.