Some grandmotherly advice seems to be all sorts of things at first glance, but it still works. This barrel is also used for gumming bread. Why and how to try it?
Grandmother’s advice over gold
It happens once or twice. It is enough if the children in the hall lean against the wall with their hands from their snack, or in the kitchen the oil from the pan accidentally splatters directly on the beautiful new painting.
At that moment, we usually panic and reach for a wet rag, which is the biggest mistake we can make. Water only spreads the grease deeper into the plaster and creates an unsightly map.
At the same time, we often have the solution right on the line in the breadbox. An ordinary slice of white bread works as the softest gum rubberever invented by mankind. It is difficult to say who and why first tried to gum bread. It was a good idea though.
A piece of bread can also be classified as an effective household cleaner, along with lemon, salt or even vinegar.
Breadcrumbs: No lines, just chemistry
It may sound like old lady advice, but behind this trick is simple chemistry. The center of white bread has a porous, spongy texture and is naturally sticky.
When you run the bread gently along the wall, the crystals and pores in the pastry merge into each other grease and they literally suck up the dust instead of rubbing it on the surface. Bread is basically a natural sorbent or material with the ability to absorb.
The advantage is that, unlike rubber or rough sponges, it does not damage the texture wallpapers nor the fine pigment of the painting, which you will appreciate especially in richer shades. Cleaning such painted walls usually ends with a light stain, especially if you don’t use a scraper instead of an eraser.
You don’t have to worry about greasy spots anymore
The procedure is so simple that even children can do it. Take a slice of white bread, ideally one that is not quite fresh, but not yet hard as a rock. The right “rubbery” consistency is key.
Remove the skins so as not to scratch the wall, and form a firm ball from the crumb. Then gently, in circular motions, run it over the stain. It’s better not to put too much pressure on the bread, rather let the material do the work for you. As soon as you see that the ball is dirty, simply roll it over to the clean side or take a new piece.
This trick is also great for places where you struggle with water, such as around light switches or antique picture frames, where greasy dust and dirty fingerprints settle.
Bread can pull dirt even from small cracks in the plaster, where a cloth would not reach. Just don’t forget to sweep the crumbs off the floor after the “rubbing” is done, so that ants or other uninvited guests don’t take up residence with you.
Although bread is a strange rubberizing tool, it works quite well and you don’t have to worry about damaging your walls. In short, it is a cheap, ecological and incredibly gentle way to a clean home without greasy spots.
