Dog slobber on walls...who's a cleanup expert?

[Mandy & Benny]

So today would have been Riley's 5th birthday.  I woke up in an especially sad mood, not really wanting to acknowledge his absence or the gaping hole that's still in my heart.  It would figure that I finally get a day off from the rat race that would coincide with a day I would rather have my brain buried at work.  

I'm trying to keep myself busy, so I decided to start my spring cleaning. (Yes, I know I'm about a month or two behind)  I've found a lot of "Riley tumbleweeds" as I like to refer to them, which hasn't helped matters.  As the sun is shining in, I've noticed a long wall of dog drool that's obviously been there for a while... how I never noticed it until today is beyond me... I'd love to know what my friends think when they come over.  Anyway, I've tried using a windex multi-surface cleaner and it worked a little.  Any of you have any magic products or ingredients that I can try so It doesn't look like I live in squalor?  After all, I want my house to be spotless when my new puppy shows up in a couple of weeks ready begin his mayhem on my home.  :-)

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I am so sorry for your loss and for all of the sad reminders of Riley.......as far as dog drool I have a steam cleaner that works well or just a wet cloth heated up in the microwave (use rubber gloves to take out) and held to the wall for a short time.

[Christine & Camus]

Keeping busy does help and although your new pup will will ot replace Riley he certainly find a new place in your heart, which will help too.  As for the walls, I painted my walls with semi-gloss paint so they are washable, but if your walls are painted with flat you I would try a mixture of 50% vinegar/50% water.  Spray a small area and wipe with an old towel/rag while it is still quite wet (do a test area first). You can also try a foaming cleaner or a liquid cleaner like Mr. Clean (diluted).

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Makes me sad to hear about Riley's birthday, not even 5 years old, too soon.  Maybe the cleaning will be cathartic.  Hope your day somehow brightens up. 

[Janice Hammond]

I use a steam cleaner as well.It is a great cleaning tool.Look forward to the new pupi and cherish Riley's memories.

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser........I think the angels invented them.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

I agree Marnie, they work wonders on anything!

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

I was just coming here to post the same suggestion!  I buy them in bulk at Costco  :)

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

Ditto on the Magic Erasers! 

I hope you are able to find some joy in this day with the good memories you've made with Riley. 

[Bonnie and Kona]

I use the Magic Eraser, too.

My sympathies as you negotiate this hard road of grief over you sweet Riley. 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

So sorry for this day of reminders of Riley!  Keeping busy helps the heart and soul, so maybe Riley in a round about way is helping!  Hugs and prayers to you.

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

I agree Lonnie, hugs and prayers.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Happy Birthday Riley!  I bet he has a bunch of new buddies up beyond the rainbow bridge and they are having a great party for him :D  but yes...5 was way too young.

I wonder if bleach would work?  I would try Colleens wet cloth thing first but one time I got red wine on the wall and read that Bleach is good to clean walls it because paint is porous or something on the lines of that.