What is the name of the cleaner you use before you paint?
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TSP is what we use it can be found at hardware stores, Home Depot, etc
i use soap and water
I use a mixture of vinegar, dish detergent and water :) Tip: Make sure before you paint that you have cleaned the surface well and allowed it to dry.
Primer
I've always just used a microfiber cloth to clean any surface before I paint. E-cloth is have a great sale right now for microfiber clothes (same quality as Norwex for a fraction of the price!) Check out the sale here: https://us.e-cloth.com/pages/e-cloth-sales#5b5769e44b71f