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ceg wrote:
just trying to get old wallpaper paste off the walls so i can just paint
them. been scrubbing with sugar soap, but doesnt appear to be shifting
it particulary well...

just wondered if it goes off with age, as this is stuff had in the
garage for last year or so... it doesnt seem to pong as much as i
remember??

any advice?

thanks
c

its only soap powder.

No it's not.

Not much use for removing wallpaper. Whats wanted
is steam, or if that's out of stock, very hot water.

Agreed. Plus lots of clean rags (or keep rinsing out the one you have).