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Can soap fill big holes in your wall?

Updated on: 17 December 2020

a bar of white soap with foam

Why do we always notice things in the house just when visitors are about to arrive?

If it’s a spider web in the corner of the ceiling, or a stain on the sofa, then it’s not the end of the world. But what if you spot a few small holes in the wall and you’re out of filler?

Can soap really do the job? Watch our Fix or Fiction video to find out.


Yes, soap really can fill the holes in your wall ‐ even if it’s just a short-term fix until you can get your hands on some filler.

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