- Bread rubber: to clean imperfections and “wrapies” from the walls, modern families still use advice handed down by the grandmother, or the ancient technique of bread rubber. To remedy the affected area of the wall, the process involves moistening the stale bread with a solution of water and baking soda. Once ready, gently rub the damp bar over the entire affected area for the best results. Next, clean the affected area with a cloth and let it air dry. After a while the stain will disappear or at least fade. It should be noted that the use of stale bread is essential to avoid a rapid crumbling of the crumbling.
• AcetoVinegar: It is a common home product that can do wonders to remove black halos on the walls, but also mold, limestone and dirt encrusted. It’s actually an inexpensive and easy-to-use solution that can help you remove unsightly imperfections. So, anyone trying to eliminate the black marks on the wall has to try the vinegar. Moisten a microfiber cloth, squeeze the excess water, then add a few drops of vinegar. Use it to gently clean the entire wall. Wait until it dries and if the halo persists repeat the operation. The spots will soon be a distant memory.
- Baking soda: is essential to remove the light black spots that stand out on the white walls. The wall will look new if treated with a powerful combination of its whitening properties and delicate abrasive action. Create a gelatinous substance by mixing a tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of water. Cover a delicate sponge with the mixture and apply it on the imperfection.
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To quickly remove black stripes from the walls it is not necessary to paint: a very simple natural method does the job perfectly. If you’re not careful, dropping a product on the floor may leave unsightly marks near the walls.
Although painting the walls is not the most exciting home task, it is necessary when some stains are too obvious.
However, before resorting to painting, why not try to remove stains with some simple home remedies?
Rubber made with bread, vinegar or baking soda
Here are some good remedies to eliminate black halos from the walls:
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Oxygenated water or rubber to remove black strips from walls
There are two other great remedies for removing black halos from the walls. Here is what they are:
- Hydrogen peroxide: When it comes to light walls, hydrogen peroxide offers an alternative to baking soda for cleaning. If you have this product at home you should never underestimate its home use benefits. To ensure a thorough cleaning, moisten a microfiber cloth with water, squeeze it and add a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. Let the water rest on the wall for a few hours, then clean the surface with a cloth to remove any marks. Finally, rinse the area thoroughly.
- GommaRubber: Often used for small pencil marks or easily removable imperfections, the rubber is an essential tool for do-it-yourself. Using something other than a standard white tire could cause color transfer and aggravate the problem when trying to remove black stripes from the walls. Apply a slight pressure to the rubber while being rubbed on the black stripes and persistent, will eventually fade. Before we realize it, the wall will be restored to its original state.

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