I’ve said it before on this blog that I’m recently addicted to cleaning. I can’t explain how unusual this is for me – but living in a place that I love has motivated me to keep things really clean around here. I also love to do craft projects in my loft. That is the whole reason I got this loft – was so that I would have a place to make things and get messy (with good light) . . . and I got the concrete floors for easy clean up.
So today I decided to tackle a new painting project, with a little bit of help from P&G cleaning supplies that you can get at Home Depot (check out my giveaway at the end of this post!). If you are wondering what I’m going to work on, this is a clue:
Photography by Myles Kleinfeld
Yep! I’m going to paint a canvas like a giant paint chip! Paint chips are hugely popular right now in crafting, and I need some additional wall decor. The Home Depot has a fun checklist for painting projects around the home . . . there are 3 EASY steps:
- Get it ready. Before painting, make sure to remove dust from walls or any surfaces. A Swiffer® Sweeper with a dry sweeping cloth works really well – it attracts dirt and dust from virtually any surface, including walls. The head swivels a full 360 degrees, making it easy to move around corners and the pole allows for easy floor to ceiling reach. Don’t forget to use your painter’s tape, too.
- Get it done. Make sure you have the correct tools for the job and start painting! If you are doing walls, start in the corners and work your way out. If you are doing a canvas like I am, basecoat first and then paint your design on top.
- Get it clean. Once the painting is done, use Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser® Original to clean trim, baseboards, floors and doors and reach deep into the surface grooves to lift away stains. It’s is so powerful that each swipe removes more grime per swipe than the leading all-purpose bleach spray cleaner, and it has no harsh chemicals.
Visit here to learn more about the steps and get more painting tips (and find resources such as a paint calculator!).
So, I decided to follow the instructions for my own painting project.
I prepared my work area by sweeping with the Swiffer first.
This guilty look is because someone knows that her hair gets into my paint projects.
Confession: I paint projects on the floor. So I had to Swiffer to get ready to paint my canvas – and make sure that nothing was going to get into my paint. Ewww!
I started by pouring out my paint colors, with plans to create four shades of paint for my “chip,” starting with one base color of Aqua.
I measured and taped. Did you know that you can create a very straight paint line by painting Mod Podge over your painter’s tape and letting dry before the painting happens? You can do this on walls too!!
As the painting happened, messes were made. Which with me is to be expected.
I even dropped a brush on the floor . . .
And the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser got it picked up straight away! And some other dirt – just ignore that.
I kept painting and removing tape as I went. And, got it all over the floor.
And was left with this. But with the help of the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, I got those messes picked up, when all was said and done.
And I used the wet insert for the Swiffer to go over the area when I was completely finished with my project. I know, I need to clean my floors! But seriously, the Swiffer got up the Mod Podge and paint that had gotten on the floor during the painting process.
So do you have any plans to do a painting project soon? Remember to Get It Ready, Get It Done and Get It Clean using your P&G products! You can find all of your painting supplies, including the Swiffer Sweeper and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, at The Home Depot near you. Be sure to visit HomeDepot.com for more painting and DIY tips.
Now are you ready to win? I’ve got a gift box so that you can complete your next painting project . . . with a $50 Home Depot gift card included! Just enter below.
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I could not live without my magic eraser or my swiffer!
The Magic Eraser has saved my crafty little life more than once, love the Swiffer, too.
Our kitchen for sure!
I love using my swiffer and magic eraser! Whenever I repaint a room, I use my swiffer to dust my walls after I sand them…works great!
Our cottage–the whole thing!
I’ve never tried the Magic Eraser before. Go figure. Probably the last woman in America who has never used one. I like your paint chip! Fun idea!
Thanks for the great hints!! I am getting ready to paint a bedroom this weekend and then begin other rooms!!!!! We’ve also just pulled up carpet in 2 bedrooms and WOW what a mess it all is
Would love to win
My kitchen always needs a deep clean =)
I plan on painting my room!
bathrooms they get so gross
My basement needs cleaned so bad, but magic erasers and swiffers won’t even touch that! So lets go with the “multipurpose” room, also known as Alfred the Iguana’s bedroom! Alfred was just gravid for a month and dug in her “nesting box” which is a dirt sand mix, and knocked the ficus bush over almost every day!
My bedroom always needs a cleaning
Well, let’s start with the master bathroom. A could cleaning would make room for new decor.
Love my Magic Eraser!
This sounds great. Having your own space to work in would free you!
Magic Erase are wonderful for cleaning! I really like the paint chip decorating idea!
Kitchen needs deep cleaning.
The kid’s bathroom is always in need of a deep cleaning (even 2 days after I cleaned it). I love Mr. Clean magic erasers.
I love swifter and magic eraser! Cool tool for cleaning and crafting!
I’m 100% addicted to cleaning and we need refills of these items sooooo bad!!!
With two young grandchildren living at home, one a budding 2 year old artist, Magic Eraser is a must!
My closet needs a deep clean!! And my garage!! The list could go on.
Our kitchen could use a deep cleaning… as could the bathrooms. *sigh^
Between fur and glitter and children my whole house needs deep cleaning regularly. I wear out some Magic Erasers and my Swiffers!
So many parts of my house need a deep clean…working on it room by room. Right now I’m cleaning out all the kitchen cabinets!
More like what doesn’t need a deep clean! Ha! Ha!
With a crawler under foot….the floors ALWAYS need a cleaning!
I’m messy, too. And I hate to paint. Thank you for this opportunity.
I plan on painting this weekend. I hadn’t thought to use the swiffer on my walls. That will save some time!
My basement could probably use the most cleaning as it regularly doesn’t make it into the regular rotation of cleaning.
thanks for the awesome giveaway we r doing a kitchen remodel right now so this would come in super handy
Everything in my house could use a good swifting and erasing!
Love your shades of aqua project! And easy cleanup is the best!
Every room in my house needs a deep clean! Seriously! It”‘s so bad that I am doing a nthly room focus for just cleaning an organizing!
Just what I need!!
My house is all tile so I use my swifter just about everyday
I love these products!
As of right now, I would have to say my teenager’s room…..maybe the master bedroom too. =)
Everything could use a deep clean at my house!
Right now our carpets, with 3 young kids it’s bound to happen!
Just about everything in my house needs a deep clean right now, it is time to spring clean for sure!
Just what are those magic erasers made of, anyway??? They are magic!!
I am wondering the same thing!!
I use these all the time…I am either clean or really dirty and they keep me clean
I love magic erasers and Home Depot!
My kitchen floor could use a good cleaning! Thanks for the chance – I’ve never tried them.
Need to clean my laminate floors!
The floors and top of cabinets!
I’ve contemplated getting a swiffer, we have 2 dogs (so I totally get the hair!) and all hardwood floors… but Ryan LOVES using Mr Clean Erasers on practically everything. We’d love the win!
The fridge. I’m horrible about cleaning the fridge lol.
Right now I need to deep clean my whole house! ! Time to spring clean, would sooooo appreciate some great cleaning tools!!
I love both the magic erasers (with kids they are lifesavers!!!!) and all the Swiffer products! And Home Depot is my favorite home improvement store!
What do I need to clean…um the bathroom. I hate cleaning those rooms, but my goodness they look spectacular all nice and shiny!
Oh and BTW your paint chip wall art is fabulous!!! I LOVE the colors too!
I have to get one of those Magic Erasers, they look awesome!!!!
love the magic eraser!
Hello. Everything! Ok, the dining room could use a deep Spring cleaning first.
Our patio needs a good deep cleaning!
Everything….my bathroom really needs it though!
my bedroom definitely needs cleaning! thanks for this!
My wood floors.
Do we get a peak on the finished product? I’m interested to see how it turned out.
My bathroom for sure!
Everything!!!!
Our bathroom tiles for sure!!
Awesome giveaway Amy! Thanks for hosting!
I use these… and I definitely need some more!
With 2 young boys, Magic Erasers have saved us many times! I love them! They especially work great at removing crayon marks from walls.
I love my swiffer wet. What a life saver!
With 5 kids EVERYthing in my house could use a good deep cleaning!
Usually my dining room needs a lot of help! Between eating and crafting in there – the floor is a mess!
We have 4 boys, dogs and cats. Every room needs help.
4 boys + 1 dog + 1 cat + 1 mom whose hair is all over the house… This could come in handy.