Removing old wallpaper

by The Old House Web
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I'd like to preserve my original wallpaper, but it's under layers of newer wallpaper. Is there a way to remove the old wallpaper a layer at a time and preserve the original wallpaper?

A great old trick my grandmother taught me was to mix liquid laundry soap with water and mist the paper. This usually takes off a layer at a time if done correctly. I used it in my home to save the original wallpaper. My favorite is Tide. It has just the right amount of "degreasers and slippery stuff." -- From Jennifer, on The Old House Web Bulletin Boards.

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