These Strange Orange Splotches Kept Appearing On An Apartment Door — The Real Cause Was Hiding In Plain Sight

Page 3 — Why Cold Nights Make It Worse

Many commenters noticed an important pattern.

The splotches seemed to appear suddenly.

Often overnight.

The reason?

Temperature.

Cold nighttime air can cause condensation on walls and doors.

That moisture does something unexpected.

It reactivates the nicotine trapped beneath the paint.

In simple terms:

  • Moisture forms on the surface
  • Nicotine residue re-emulsifies
  • It seeps outward as sticky orange droplets

To the tenant, it looks like something new is appearing.

In reality, it’s something very old resurfacing.

This is why scrubbing alone doesn’t solve the problem.

Read why cleaning helps temporarily — but never permanently ⬇️⬇️⬇️