Household Repairs Loose. Lift carefully (wet with water if very stiff). Spread thin wallpaper paste underneath. Smooth down with clean, damp rag.

Blistered, bulged. Soak with water until paper is soft. Cut across blister with a very sharp razor blade. Lift edges carefully and spread thin wallpaper paste underneath. Smooth down with a clean, damp rag. If edges overlap, you can trim them or let them overlap.

Tears, holes. Tear a patch out of a leftover scrap (torn edges are less noticeable than cut edges). Smear thin wallpaper paste on the back. Position patch to match pattern and smooth down over tear.

Grease stains on non-washable paper. Make a stiff paste of dry starch and carbon tetrachloride. Spread a 1/2" layer on stain and let dry. Then brush off.

Staining of non-washable paper can be prevented by covering it with a transparent protective coating available from paint or wallpaper dealer.

Stains on washable paper. Wipe off with mild soapsuds or detergent.

Crayon marks on washable paper. Remove with Jubilee cleaning wax.

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December 3, 2008