Warning: The wrong cleaning supply or technique could irreparably damage them! Here’s how to clean a popcorn ceiling the right way.

Popcorn: Though popcorn walls and ceilings hark back to the ‘70s, the texture goes on easily and is superb at hiding imperfections; it is typically achieved with a sprayer.

Let it soak for 5 to 10 minutes before gently rubbing the area with a cloth or sponge for smooth ceilings and dabbing for textured ones. The same method applies when using the thick paste.

After painting his smooth kitchen ceiling, the reader came to the realization that a texture may have been a better choice. Is it too late to change it?