Fix Water Stains on Your Ceiling Without Painting It

Do you see brown rings on your ceiling? They might be water stains! You can definitely paint over them, but it can be costly, time-consuming, and tiring. With this homemade solution by Abbotts At Home – DIY, you can fix water stains on your ceiling without painting it! This works like magic and is definitely a true fix. You can no longer tell that a water stain was even there in the first place! Save yourself some money and energy with this easy technique using bleach.

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The first thing you need to do before trying any DIY solution is to make sure that the leak has been fixed. Once it’s cleared, you are ready to remove those water stains. But before you try this technique, you have to remember that this only works for white ceilings. If you have a colored ceiling, do not attempt to try this, as it will lighten the paint color. Also, this might no longer work if you already painted over a water spot. Lastly, be sure to wear gloves and a mask when applying the bleach, as you want to avoid skin contact and inhaling it.

What You Need to Get Rid of Ceiling Water Stains

• bleach
• water
• mist spray bottle
• gloves
• paper towel

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How to Remove Water Stains on Ceiling

Step 1:

First you need to wear gloves. Fill a spray bottle with 1/3 bleach and 2/3 of water. Mix well.

Step 2:

Make sure your spray bottle is in the mist setting. This will help you put an even layer of the solution of the spots.

Step 3:

Cover your floor and furniture with plastic to keep them from getting wet with the solution.

Step 4:

Spray a light layer of the solution to the stain and use a paper towel to dab it a little bit. Do not rub it or do anything that will damage the paint. If you have a popcorn ceiling, do not rub or dab your ceiling. Let it sit for about 4 minutes or until dry.

Step 5:

If you can still see a few stains, lightly spray it again and dab it again. Let it sit again for a few minutes to dry. Make sure you are always wiping the bleach off the wall with a clean wet rag if it’s not white or the color will lightened. Make sure that it gets dry completely before someone occupies the room.

Fix Water Stains on Ceiling Without Painting It