How to Clean Popcorn Ceiling and Why You Shouldn't Rub

If Your Home or Apartment Was Built Between the 1950S and 1980S, There’s a Good Chance You Have Popcorn Ceilings. This Type of Textured Finish Was a Design Staple for Decades, Thanks to Its Ability to Muffle Noise and Hide Imperfections. but Despite Their Practical Benefits, Popcorn Ceilings Have Become Passé, Partly Because They’re So Tricky to Keep Clean. the Rough Bumps Can Trap Dust and Dirt, Making Your Ceiling Look Drab. and Wiping or Scrubbing a Popcorn Ceiling Can Cause the Texture to Crumble, Which Can Be Frustrating and Unsightly — and Potentially Even Dangerous.