Brilio.net - Scribbles on the walls of the house are often a problem for many people. Especially if there are small children who like to express themselves with crayons and pencils. Sometimes, these scribbles are so difficult to remove even though they have been cleaned in various ways. Walls that were previously clean and tidy can turn into a canvas full of stubborn colors, so that they can damage the aesthetics of the room.
One of the reasons why scribbles on walls are difficult to remove is because of the material of the writing instrument used. The graphite in pencils easily absorbs into the pores of the wall paint. When the graphite gets into these pores, wiping it off with a wet cloth becomes less effective because some of the stain remains in the paint surface.
However, don't worry, there are some effective methods that can be tried to overcome this problem. In some cases, some people usually choose to rub it directly with soap. There are also those who rely on cooking oil to clean these pencil stains. But actually there are ingredients that are more effective in cleaning these stains maximally without damaging the paint on the wall.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
This ingredient was once used by the owner of the Instagram account @safaralles. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted to only using one kitchen ingredient to clean pencil marks on the wall. As reported by BrilioFood on Wednesday (11/12), the kitchen ingredient in question is lime .
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
How to use it, just take a piece of lime, then rub it directly on the dry wall that has pencil stains. If you feel the stains are fading, immediately wipe with a dry cloth or tissue. Now, do this process repeatedly until all the pencil stains on the wall are completely gone.
Basically, lime is known as one of the natural ingredients that is effective in fading and even removing stains, including stubborn pencil marks on the wall. The effectiveness of lime in dealing with these stains is due to several substances contained in the fruit.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
First, lime contains quite high levels of citric acid. Citric acid is a natural acid compound that has cleaning and bleaching properties. When applied to pencil marks on walls, citric acid works by dissolving the graphite particles contained in the pencil. This dissolution process makes it easier for the graphite to be lifted from the wall surface, so that the pencil marks can disappear or fade.
Secondly, lime has mild abrasive properties that help in removing stains without damaging the paint surface of the wall. When combined with a little pressure while scrubbing, the fine particles of lime help to gently scrape off graphite stains. This makes lime effective in removing stains without leaving scratches or damaging the paint.
Third, the essential oil content in lime also contributes to the cleaning process. This essential oil has solvent properties that help dissolve various types of stains, including pencil stains. In addition, the fresh aroma of lime also provides a pleasant effect and makes the cleaned area more fragrant.