Fabric faded on the wall

LouLou65

Hello

I rent an apartment in Dublin.
I bought new pillowcases (black, such a bad idea!) a few weeks ago, and as there is no bedhead, the pillows were against the wall. Unfortunately the pillowcases faded on the wall!
I tried to wash it with a "magic eraser", soapy water, but it's still there.

Any ideas how to wash it?
Otherwise I'll have to paint the wall I think... :rolleyes:

Thanks!

listermint

LouLou65 wrote: »

Hello

I rent an apartment in Dublin.
I bought new pillowcases (black, such a bad idea!) a few weeks ago, and as there is no bedhead, the pillows were against the wall. Unfortunately the pillowcases faded on the wall!
I tried to wash it with a "magic eraser", soapy water, but it's still there.

Any ideas how to wash it?
Otherwise I'll have to paint the wall I think... :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Try using foam rug cleaner on a out of the way section to see the reaction. Should be better than water to lift the stain.

Also buy a bed-head.

Happyman42

Use some Cif, gently. And try it on an unseen area first....should shift it.

LouLou65

Thanks, I tried some Cif on an unseen area, waiting to see what's going to happen and if nothing I'll try it on the stains

listermint

Incidently, regardless of pillow colour, The natural oils in your hair would have stained the wallpaper anyway. So make sure you get a bed head when leaving.

Last resort leave the bed head there to cover the mark.

Buford T Justice

I wouldn't worry about painting the wall. it'll be classed as natural wear and tear which you can't be expected to repair when you leave, same as scuff marks on walls etc...

The landlord should have provided a headboard anyway, and they should remember this when you leave.

LouLou65

Thank you everybody for your answers, it worked perfectly with some Cif