Fans are in awe of how surprisingly effective this tennis ball hack is for cleaning – we had to try it out

L-a basket of tennis balls on a floor, R- A woman cleaning her walls.

Scuff marks, like bits of dust when you’ve just finished cleaning, just have a way of showing up when you least expect. Whether you accidentally scrape a wall and leave a mark or endure endless wear and tear, these marks might seem insignificant, but dealing with them usually requires applying a fresh coat of paint.

And if you’ve invested in some of the latest interior paint trends, you might not always have the time, patience, or money to be repainting all the time. But with this savvy tennis ball cleaning hack, you don't have to.