If you spot small, splatter-like black dots on your baseboards, walls, or windowsills, a social media revelation might solve the mystery. A perplexed mother recently posted photos of these marks in her dining room to a cleaning forum, sparking a flood of answers from experienced netizens.
The overwhelming consensus? **Spider droppings.**
As spiders consume insects inside homes, they leave behind these dark, viscous droppings that closely resemble ink splatters or paint flecks. They often appear in clusters and can be difficult to remove if not cleaned promptly, potentially causing stains on walls, fabrics, and furniture.
Some users also noted that spiders sometimes leave behind a "bolus”—a small, white ball of indigestible insect parts—but the black specks are far more common. While spider feces are not toxic and the spiders themselves can help control other pests, their droppings are an unwelcome sight for any homeowner.
The recommended solution is to clean the areas regularly with a suitable disinfectant spray. So, if you see those tell-tale black dots, you now know the probable—and somewhat unsettling—culprit.
