Yellow spots

Yellow spots on clothes and things make them old and look untidy.

They can appear anywhere: on fabric, bedding, household items, plastic surfaces and more.

Read the article about how to remove yellowness and yellow stains from various products and surfaces at home.

How to remove yellowness at home?

Below are the means and compositions for removing yellow spots and yellowness:

How to remove fabrics and clothes?

You can get rid of yellow stains on clothes and fabrics using such compositions as:

1. Vinegar concentration 9% in combination with laundry soap. Vinegar is applied to the problem area, after 5 minutes sprinkled with ground soap crumbs and rubbed with an old toothbrush. Rinse the item in clean water.
2. Lemon acid. To prepare the solution you will need 2 teaspoons of powder and 1 glass of water. The mixture is applied to the yellowed fabric and washed after 30 minutes.
3. Hydrogen peroxide. Moisten the stain with it, leave it for 15 minutes, and then wash it using powder or soap.
4. Soda. It must be diluted to a liquid paste that completely covers the stain. After 30 minutes the product is washed.
5. Stain removers and bleaches. Products from the Vanish Gold series have a good effect. Their average cost is 150-200 rubles. You can soak colored items for an hour, and white items for 3 hours, after which you need to start the main wash.

If the fabric is thin, then it can only be treated with gentle compounds, for example, stain remover for delicate items, or laundry soap. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.

From the iron

Yellow stains on the iron must be removed immediately after they appear, as they will stain things during ironing. Means to effectively cope with the problem:

1. A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. To prepare the cleaning solution you will need 2 teaspoons of peroxide and 7 drops of ammonia. A cotton swab is soaked in the composition and the sole of a cold iron is treated with it until the stain completely disappears. For high-quality cleaning you will need to put in a lot of effort.
2. Paraffin candle. It must be wrapped in cotton cloth and rubbed over the sole of the hot iron. The device must be held over a newspaper spread out so that melting paraffin does not drip onto the floor. Also, do not allow paraffin to get into the steam holes.
3. Melamine sponge. With its help, you can quickly and safely clean the iron from yellowness. A small piece of sponge is moistened in water, wrung out and rubbed on the sole. The iron must be cold during processing.

From the mattress

It is difficult to remove yellow stains from a mattress, especially if the stains are old. To cope with the task, it is necessary to perform the following algorithm of actions:

• remove bedding from the mattress;
• prepare a cleaning solution based on the following components: 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide, 5 drops of colorless liquid soap, 1 teaspoon of soda;
• apply the resulting composition to the stain;
• leave it to act for an hour;
• Remove any remaining product with a damp, clean cloth and blot with a paper towel.

If a yellow stain has formed on the mattress from urine, then to eliminate the unpleasant odor, sprinkle it with salt during treatment. You can collect it with a vacuum cleaner.

From linoleum

Yellow stains on linoleum can be removed by such means as:

1. Lemon acid. The powder package should be dissolved in 2 glasses of warm water and applied to the linoleum for 15 minutes. Then the floor is washed as usual, or using laundry soap.
2. Soda. To prevent it from scratching the linoleum, it must be dissolved in water until a liquid paste is obtained. The exposure time for the stain is 15 minutes. Then the soda must be removed using a soft cloth.
3. Toothpaste. It dissolves even stubborn stains well. It is applied to the yellowed area for 30 minutes, distributed with a soft brush. After half an hour, wash off the composition with clean water. For cleaning, you can use both regular and bleaching paste.

From the microwave

The plastic from which the microwave oven is made turns yellow over time. To restore its attractive appearance, you can use the following compositions:

1. Dishwashing liquid. It is applied to a sponge, which is used to wash the surface of the microwave. If the stains are stubborn, leave the foam for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and wipe with a dry towel.
2. Vodka. Alcohol-containing compounds penetrate well into the pores on the plastic and absorb contaminants.

   Soak a cotton pad with vodka and use it to clean the microwave around the entire perimeter. Then the device must be washed with clean water.

3. Soda. To prepare the solution you will need 100 g of soda and 100 ml of clean water. A sponge is soaked in the composition, which is used to treat the entire surface of the microwave oven, then rinsed with clean water and wiped with a dry cloth.

From rubber

To remove yellowness from rubber, you can use the following means:

1. Hydrogen peroxide. It is safe for rubber, but at the same time effectively removes yellowness. If the product is small, it can be completely immersed in liquid. When this is not possible, apply peroxide to a cotton pad and treat the stain with it.
2. Lemon juice. This is a gentle composition that will not harm the product and will help cope with shallow stains. The optimal exposure time is 30 minutes.
3. Petrol. It must be used carefully so as not to damage the rubber. To begin with, the substance is tested on a small area. If the rubber does not change its original characteristics, you can proceed to further cleaning.

How to clean a silicone case?

The silicone case becomes yellow over time and loses its transparency.

To return it to its original appearance, you can use tools such as:

• soda;
• vodka;
• laundry soap;
• toothpaste.

Use all substances according to the same scheme: apply to the yellowed product, leave for 10-15 minutes, rinse with clean water.

You can only rub the case with a soft cloth, it is unacceptable to use abrasive compounds or metal brushes. You can learn more about removing yellowness from a silicone phone case here.

From plastic

Depending on the depth to which the yellowness has been ingrained, the means for processing the plastic will differ.

If the stains are on the surface, you can get rid of them using a solution based on laundry soap, washing powder or dishwashing detergent. After whipping the composition until a rich foam forms, it is applied to the plastic, left for 10 minutes and washed off with clean water.

When the stains are deep, more active substances are used, such as alcohol or nail polish remover (without acetone). Baking soda has a good whitening effect. Read more Here.

With white soles

If the sole of the shoe is very yellowed, it can be cleaned with laundry soap. They lather it with a toothbrush and brush it over the entire surface. As the bristles become dirty, they should be rinsed with clean water. In 2-3 procedures you will be able to wash away all the dirt.

He will tell you how to clean the white soles of sneakers and other shoes. this publication.

On the ceiling after flooding

After a flood, yellow spots always remain on the ceiling. If the surface is plastered, then the use of chemicals is not required; it is enough to clean the old layer and apply a new whitewash.

When the stain is small, you can try to remove it with bleach. A sponge or roller is moistened in it and the stained area is treated. When it turns yellow, it is washed. After completion of the work, the ceiling must be whitewashed.

The stretch fabric can be washed with soap.Most often, this is enough to remove yellow spots from it. Read more in this article.

With headlights

Yellowed car headlights can be clean with several substances to choose from:

1. toothpaste;
2. baking soda;
3. GOI paste.

All of the above products are highly effective and easy to use. The main thing is to avoid using hard metal brushes, which can scratch the surface.

Details - in this material.

Removal Tips

Before you begin removing yellowness, You should familiarize yourself with the following recommendations:

1. When exerting a mechanical effect on products, it is necessary to control the friction force. Otherwise, along with the yellowness, you can remove the top protective layer of the item and ruin it.
2. When using any new product for the first time, it must be tested on an inconspicuous area.
3. Before you begin the stain removal procedure, you need to clean the surface of other contaminants, such as dust.
4. When working with chemicals, you need to take care of your own safety. To do this, put gloves on your hands and a respirator on your face.

Conclusion

It is not difficult to cope with yellowness that appears on various surfaces. Most bleaching agents are always on hand. The main thing is to choose a product that will not harm the product, and also strictly follow the instructions.