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

Page 4 — Why It Keeps Coming Back No Matter How Much You Clean

Cleaning removes what’s on the surface.

But it doesn’t remove what’s inside the wall.

Without proper remediation:

  • The stains will return
  • They may spread to new areas
  • They can worsen with humidity or cold

Professional painters know this problem well.

The correct fix usually involves:

  • Thorough degreasing of all affected surfaces
  • Sealing with a specialized primer designed for smoke damage
  • Only then applying new paint

Skipping any step means the nicotine eventually wins.

And here’s the part many renters find frustrating:

This isn’t a “you” problem.

It’s a legacy problem.

Read the final takeaway — and what renters should do next ⬇️⬇️⬇️