The cleanability of wallpapers is determined by the specific degree of moisture permeability. The denser the surface sealing, the better its cleaning properties. Wallpaper models with a synthetic coating provide the best cleaning potential.
Spongeable
Spongeable wallpaper types absorb moisture - a no-no in the kitchen as it leads to the wallpaper peeling off the wall, and cleaning it with a damp cloth or sponge is impossible. Spongeable wallpaper models have no sealant or synthetic layer. Only fresh traces of wallpapering paste can be wiped off carefully during the wallpapering process. Without an additional protective coating, there is zero washability.
Washable
Washable means that the wallpaper surface has been treated with a dense sealing coating which makes it possible to remove water-soluble stains or dirt with a damp cloth or sponge. In order to remove more stubborn stains, e.g. those containing fat, an additional protective coating is necessary.
Super-washable
Super-washable wallpaper models have a distinctly stronger surface sealing. This means that even (fresh) fatty stains can be removed with a damp cloth or sponge and some mild soap solution.
Scrubbable
A robust synthetic coating provides the best possible protection against moisture and the highest level of cleanability. Scrubbable wallpaper models can be cleaned with a damp cloth, sponge or brush and mild detergent or scouring agent.