Restore white walls affordably and get your rental deposit back with a simple tube of toothpaste. As renters ourselves, we've tested this hack countless times.
Whether from nails, thumbtacks, or picture frames, small holes plague walls at move-out. No need for expensive fillers—there's an easy, proven fix.
1. Use plain white toothpaste to fill the holes.
2. Apply a thin bead directly into small holes.
3. Smooth with a clean finger.
Perfect—holes vanish seamlessly. This everyday toothpaste works as well as traditional fillers, no mess or hassle.
You're happy with your deposit returned, and the landlord gets pristine walls.
Stick to plain white toothpaste—skip colored stripes for best results.
Traditional filler costs around €6 for 300ml, but you rarely need a full tube.
A budget toothpaste tube at €1.50 max saves you over €5 easily, with plenty left for brushing or car headlights.
For more ideas, check out the 12 surprising uses for toothpaste here.
