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Help! Coffee Stain on Wall

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Errmmmmmmmmmmm · 30/04/2023 21:54

I'm in a holiday villa rental and the dishwasher is right next to a white painted wall. I was putting cups into the dishwasher thinking all had been rinsed and ready to go in - one hadn't, the dregs of a coffee splashed onto the white painted wall 😞 i've tried washing up liquid on a sponge, general cleaner, dishwasher tablet to scrub off. Still there. Any tips?

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SkaneTos · 30/04/2023 22:30

Oh no! Something similar has happened to me too, with a tea mug, but it was luckily in my own home.
It sounds like you have tried several different methods to get it off! I don't know what advice to give you. You don't want to risk ruining the wall. I think I would just confess to the owner of the villa, and be ready to pay the cost.
I wish you luck!

Dreamingofthishouse · 30/04/2023 22:31

Bleach on a cloth with water or if in Uk then one of the magic sponges you get in supermarkets.

SpringNotSprung · 30/04/2023 22:33

Baby wipes used to remove biro from the walls in the early 2000s. It was quite a surprise. I'd also give eye make-up remover a whirl.

SkaneTos · 30/04/2023 23:20

That's a good idea, the baby wipes!

Errmmmmmmmmmmm · 01/05/2023 09:50

thanks for the responses. I've tried a baby wipe and it's still there. will get some bleach, if that doesn't work i'll have to confess! 😬

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SkaneTos · 01/05/2023 11:11

Sorry to hear that it didn't work!

OwlBasket · 01/05/2023 11:36

Hydrogen peroxide will work better than bleach IME, bleach can often turn paintwork pink. It’s quite shocking if it happens although it usually fades in 24-48 hours

SpringNotSprung · 01/05/2023 14:23

If it's a holiday rental the owners/managers will have the equipment to put it right. It ought to be incorporated in their overall charges. Bless you for being worried and trying to put it right

Ohfgsjon · 02/05/2023 21:00

Magic eraser. Just don't rub too hard otherwise the paint will come off!

Errmmmmmmmmmmm · 03/05/2023 09:40

Update! I found some magic erasers and it worked! Thanks so much for your help everyone 😊

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SkaneTos · 03/05/2023 21:37

Great to hear! Thanks for the update!

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