Is it true taht you can clean wallpaper by rubbing the soiled area with a slice of rye bread? I read this factoid, but I’ve been unable to verify it.
The explanation given: the rye gluten does something. Other types of bread allegedly won’t work.
Any truth to this?
Sorry. “Is it true that…”
I’ve seen this done on do-it-yourself shows, but it doesn’t matter what kind of bread you use. I’ve always seen them pull off the crust, wad the bread into a ball, and dab or rub the soiled area.
I don’t know if it works, but here are some websites that recommend it.
This ones says stale bread, any kind.
http://www.allabouthome.com/tips/cleaning/home.html?#Anchor-Cleaning-57453
This one says rye bread, but FRESH.
http://www.members.better.net/health/cleansafe/sw2.htm
Specifies white bread.
http://www.soapman.com/tips/TipsPages/Walls.html
Another vote for fresh rye.
http://www.exploredelhi.com/lifestyle/household.html
Specifies “two day old” white bread. That seems a little strict to me. My day and a half old bread won’t do?
http://www.manofthehouse.com/cleangen.htm
Finally! This one specifies using “balled-up” bread. It’s a site called “man of the house” so I guess it has to be explained. We women are presumed to magically know to do this…
A reason to click on this link - there is a spooky menu on the left side that follows you as you scroll up and down the page!
And to wrap it up, here’s a site that makes fun of household tips like this. It’s fairly cute.
http://www.btimes.co.za/97/0112/btmoney/btmoney8.htm