How to Clean Benjamin Moore Aura Paint in Mahopac, NY

When you get ready to wash your Benjamin Moore interior walls remember, less is more. Benjamin Moore prides itself on the quality of the paint it produces. The company offers varying quality paints to accommodate every budget. Benjamin Moore premium paint includes the Regal line, which was its top shelf product before releasing the Aura line. Aura paint is like no other on the market. Dubbed a “best new product” by Popular Science magazine at its release, Aura is a low-odor, super-durable and environmentally friendly paint that doesn’t need a primer and can cover any color in two coats.
Aura comes in flat, matte, eggshell, pearl, semi-gloss and high-gloss and can be tinted any color. The matte and eggshell finishes rank as the most popular because they are washable. But labels like “super-durable” and “washable” don’t mean indestructible. If you want your paint to last for years to come, you’ll need to properly maintain its upkeep.

Best Practices For Maintaining Benjamin Moore Premium Quality Aura Paint

If you’ve applied low- or no VOC Benjamin Moore paint such as Aura or Natura, allow at least 30 days before cleaning to ensure the paint has set fully. Be sure to avoid harsh cleansers such as glass cleaners or any cleaning agent containing strong solvents. Start with the simplest of applications: water and a soft, cellulose sponge. If this doesn’t remove the dirt, dilute mild, non-abrasive dish detergent with water. Use extra care when washing deep color with flat- or low-sheen finishes because some products can have color rub-off, which is not indicative of defects or inferiority; Benjamin Moore premium paint will return to its uniform appearance, once the wall dries.

Warning: Paint may be negatively affected if it has not been given time to cure properly.
Never apply cleaning products that contain abrasives and strong solvents.

Tips to Remember to Preserve the Beautiful Interior of Your Mahopac, NY Home

Darker, flat paints in the Aura line are more susceptible to color rub-off if you scrub the surface too harshly. The Aura gloss and semi-gloss enamels tend to withstand cleaning better than the flat or latex paints. However, Benjamin Moore Regal Matte (Finish n221 with advanced particle technology) needs more care when cleaning. If your walls are very dirty, Benjamin Moore Paints recommends using a stronger alkali mix, such as 2 tablespoons of ammonia or 2 tablespoons of laundry detergent powder diluted in 1 gallon of warm water. Always test your cleaning mixture in an inconspicuous area before using as a general-purpose wall cleaner. Benjamin Moore advises that if your wall color and finish look the same, only cleaner, continue to use the solution.