Tip: How to remove a water stain from drywall

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Do you have a stubborn water stain on some drywall? Before you whip out the paint, try this tip: mix a solution of 10% bleach to water, dab the stain lightly with a rag or brush, and watch it disappear before your eyes! So handy, simple, and inexpensive!

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William on Jan 15, 2017

Good tip! I've done this on my textured ceiling.

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- Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jan 15, 2017
  
  Thanks! So glad it worked for you too!
  
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Hillela G. on Jan 16, 2017

Oooh I have to try this, we rent our apartment and my husband is always worried that our landlord is going to be upset from the slightest stains on the wall. This tip will definitely give him peace of mind. Thank you!!

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- Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jan 16, 2017
  
  You're so welcome, I hope it helps you!
  
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Amu16952011 on Jan 16, 2017

I need something to clean my cloth ceiling in my car. It leaked in the rain and is now stained. Any suggestion???

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- Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jan 16, 2017
  
  The only suggestion I have is taking it to an auto detailer, I'm sorry.
  
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- Remie on Jan 16, 2017
  
  Try using name-brand baby wipes. I have found they take off stains really well.
  
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- Jeris Chitwood on Jan 18, 2017
  
  Baby wipes do work really well. Maybe consider an upholstery attachment on shampooer.
  
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Sophia,M.,McConnery on Jan 16, 2017

Yes bleach will take care of water stains!

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- Jeff Kranz on Feb 03, 2020
  
  Does it work better with a brush or rag? I have a stain that is quite large about 2ft square it is (almost tan) on a white ceiling...Should I increase the ratio of bleach because of the darkness of the stain..?
  
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Amu16952011 on Jan 16, 2017

Ok thank you!!!!

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Amu16952011 on Jan 16, 2017

No worries thank you!

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Ric16285265 on Jan 17, 2017

Mix 1/3 Clorox with 2/3 water in spray bottle and spray area and let it dry. Spray again and let dry . Repeat until the bleach bleaches out stain. Make sure you put drop cloth down before spraying ceiling.

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- Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jan 17, 2017
  
  Thanks for adding to the tip!
  
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Caparbor on Jan 19, 2017

I just did this and it worked! I had to go over it a couple times and I increased the bleach ratio a bit due to my bad stain. Thanks for saving me the cost of a painter!!

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- Becky at Flipping the Flip on Jan 19, 2017
  
  I did it the exact same way you did. So thrilled it worked for you too and you saved a major cost!
  
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Abigail on Oct 19, 2019

I have a question; I put stick on decor stickers on my wall....and they left spots on the wall. Any suggestions to get them out

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Deb K on Jun 06, 2021

Thank you for this tip!! I will definitely use this!

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