Water isnt always your friendheres how to ditch unsightly water stains.
We asked two cleaning experts for their tips on how to use them effectively.
(After all, nobody wants to clean up the same mess over and over again.)
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Use a sturdy step stool or ladder, if needed.
Let the area air-dry for at least two hours to ensure that the stain is gone.
You may notice that the freshly cleaned area is a different color than the rest of the wall.
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If so, follow the same steps toclean the entire wallor room.
Open a window and be sure to have proper ventilation.
Use old towels to mop up the water or awet/dry shop vacuumto suction it away.
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If the water stain is minor, follow the below steps.
Of course, life happens, and some water stains are bound to happen from time to time.
But you’ve got the option to follow these tips to do your best to avoid them.
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They may also appear permanent if they are reoccurring due to a leaky pipe or plant, for example.
In this case, you should treat the problem causing the recurring water stain.
Fortunately, water stains on your walls don’t necessarily mean that there’s a presence of mold.
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the source of the problem causing the water stains on your walls.
The wetter your walls, the more likely they are to grow mold over time.
when you land done so and the wall is completely dry and clean, paint over it.
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