Page 5 — The Takeaway: A Hidden Reminder Of Past Tenants
The orange splotches weren’t random.
They weren’t mold.
They weren’t insects.
They were years of indoor smoking slowly leaking back into the present.
If you see something similar:
- Document it with photos
- Track when it appears (weather matters)
- Notify your landlord or property manager
This kind of issue usually requires professional treatment.
No amount of elbow grease will permanently fix it.
It’s unpleasant.
It’s surprising.
And it’s a reminder that walls remember more than we think.
Sometimes, even after a fresh coat of paint, the past still bleeds through.
