Ceiling Water Stain Repair How to

Water stains on a ceiling make a room--and, indeed, an entire house--appear old and in need of roof and possibly other repairs. Water stains indicate a lack of concern on the part of the homeowner. Pride of ownership requires that the stain be repaired, but obviously you don't want to repaint an entire ceiling to cover up a small water stain. Fortunately steps can be taken to correct a water stain problem with only a little effort.

Spray bottle
Bleach
Eye protection
Step stool
Old shirt or smock
Rubber gloves

Instructions

- 1
  Inspect the water stained area for any permanent damage. If ceiling material is lose or falling off, then the stain area will need additional repairs before being whitened. Make any necessary repairs.
- 2
  Fill a spray bottle half full of plain tap water. Fill the bottle the remainder of the way with common household bleach.
- 3
  Cover carpets and furniture underneath the affected area with plastic drop cloths to protect them. Put on an old shirt or a smock, eye protection and rubber gloves. Stand on a step stool, and spray the stain with the bleach and water solution. Make sure the sprayer is on the wide spray setting, not the stream setting.
- 4
  Allow the stain to dry for half an hour. Repeat step 3. Allow the stained area to dry once again for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
  Repeat Step 3 a third time if necessary, concentrating the spray on just the areas where any stain is still visible. Allow to dry thoroughly. After three sprayings your stain should be completely gone.

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