Baking soda is an ethical cleaner’s dream. Readily available in the home and a wonder in the kitchen (whether it’s for baking or cleaning!), baking soda is a go-to product for removing stains and marks in several scenarios. What’s more, it’s gentle enough to use on wallpaper as well as paint!

It’s up to you, of course, but I would also recommend being careful with your paint if you decide to go the bleach route, if it is your only option, make sure to rinse it really well and dry it so that it will damage your paint as little as possible.

Contrary to its name, sugar soap isn’t a sweetened dishwasher. It’s actually a gentle chemical compound that’s crystallised to look like sugar. Its main use is on bare walls to help the coat of paint adhere better. However, it can also be used on painted walls to clean them up. The Bona Microfiber Mop is the best for walls and ceilings because it has a lightweight design and large pivoting mop head, and you can use it for wet and dry cleaning. What to Look For in a Mop for Walls and Ceilings Key considerations include a weight of no more than three pounds, an extendable handle (ideally to 60 inches), a pivoting mop head for easier cleaning of corners and crevices, a large mop head (10-20 inches wide), and a soft mop head, preferably microfiber, to avoid scratching surfaces​​. Best Overall: Bona Microfiber Mop LONGER LASTING STAIN DEVILS - The unique structure of this flash magic eraser removes stubborn stains from pretty much every surface, including carpets, rubber, upvc, plastic patio furniture, shower glass and car alloy wheels

Preparing the surfaces:Remove any loose or flaking material from your walls and make sure surfaces are clean of any dirt or grease, and are dry. I find that Magic Erasers leave a bit of a white film on walls (when used for stain removal), so make sure to use a clean sponge or a microfiber cloth, dip it in some clean water, wring it out, and wipe it down after you use the Magic Eraser. How To Keep/Maintain Clean Walls As Long As PossibleThe best and easiest way to clean painted walls is with a mixture of warm water and soap. This will clean any loose dirt, debris, and general marks and scuffs without harming your walls in the process. It’s a gentle cleaner, which means that you won’t remove the paint as you go. Its flexible, soft mop head attracts dust, cobwebs, pet hair, and fine debris. It features thousands of fluffy fibers to get the job done and lasts up to two years or 200 washes. This should remove most, if not all,of the dust. You can always just keep swapping out the pad and repeating until it’s asdustless as you want it to be. Then just go ahead and wash your little heart out. Remove any newly-revealed stains or mould with a baking soda paste, hydrogen peroxide, or a chemical mould-killing solution (for more serious concerns).