Little tricks on how to remove yellowness from a phone case

The case protects the phone from minor scratches, abrasions and other defects. However, it itself comes into contact with various surfaces, absorbs dirt, which is why it acquires an unsightly shade.

Read the article on how to clean yellow stains from your phone case and prevent it from appearing again.

Why does it turn yellow?

The cover may turn yellow due to the influence of the following factors:

1. The influence of ultraviolet radiation. For this reason, the product should not be left in direct sunlight.
2. Burning due to being near heating devices or excessive heating of the battery.
3. Absorbing dirt. Silicone is a porous material, so even with the most careful handling, over time it will absorb dust and turn yellow.
4. The influence of the process of oxidative destruction. It inevitably starts when silicone comes into contact with oxygen.

Light colored silicone cases will turn yellow over time. If you don’t want to clean them, then you should immediately buy dark-colored products. The yellowness will not be noticeable on them.

How to remove yellowness from a silicone case?

To remove yellowness from a silicone case, you can use available means. Toothpaste, soda, liquid soap and other compounds have a good effect. However, they cannot be used for every product. When choosing, you need to pay attention to whether the cover is painted or not.

From colorless (transparent)

Yellowness can be removed from a colorless cover using soda. How to use it:

• first, you need to remove dust and dirt from the cover - to do this, rinse it in clean water;
• without drying the product, sprinkle it with a small amount of soda and rub it with an old toothbrush with soft bristles;
• There is no need to press hard on the product; processing should be done in a circular motion;
• The remaining soda is washed off with water, and then the cover is wiped with a clean cloth.

Mode of application:

1. Vodka is poured into a container with small sides. Their height should be enough for the product to be completely immersed in the liquid.
2. Place the cover inside and leave to soak for 5-10 minutes.
3. Remove the item, rub with a cotton pad, rinse in clean water and dry.

If the cover has not yellowed much, then instead of vodka you can use ordinary alcohol wipes and treat the desired areas with them.

You can deal with yellow stains using nail polish remover. You need to choose a product that does not contain acetone.

Mode of application:

• moisten a cotton pad in a cosmetic product;
• wipe the surface of the product with it;
• rinse it with water;
• repeat the procedure if necessary.

You can remove yellowness using essential oil. Any composition will do. Mode of application:

1. Apply a drop of oil to the product.
2. Rub it with a cotton pad.
3. Wait about 5 minutes.
4. Rinse the product with clean water.

In addition to cleanliness, this method allows you to give things a pleasant aroma that will last for about a day.

Mode of application:

• fill a container of suitable size with gel - it can be any plastic container;
• place the cover in it so that it is completely covered with the composition;
• leave to act for 15 minutes;
• rinse with water and dry.

Before purchasing, you need to study the composition of the stain remover; it should not contain chlorine. After using the product, it is not necessary to pour it out; it is suitable for washing clothes, as it has not changed its qualities.

You can clean yellowed areas using eyeglass cleaning wipes.. They are sold in optical stores. They are used in the same way as regular wet wipes.

From painted

Painted covers must be handled with care, as the use of aggressive compounds will lead to their damage. You cannot use any powders, even soda.

The first and safest remedy is laundry soap.
Mode of application:

1. Grate the soap and dilute it with a small amount of warm water.
2. Dip the cover into the prepared solution.
3. Leave to soak for an hour.
4. Rub with a cloth or sponge.
5. Rinse with clean water.

If the soap solution did not help solve the problem, then you can try to remove the yellowness with lemon juice. Mode of application:

• squeeze a small amount of lemon juice into a cup;
• moisten a cotton pad in it and walk over the surface of the product;
• Rinse off the juice with clean water.

If you can't get rid of the stains, you can soak the case in juice, but you shouldn't leave it for longer than 10 minutes.

If the above remedies do not help, you can purchase bleach for colored items in the store.It is necessary to choose products marked Color, since they do not contain substances that help dissolve the color.

Mode of application:

1. Soak a foam sponge in gel-like bleach.
2. Use it to apply the composition to the surface of the product.
3. Leave to take effect for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off with clean water.

Mode of application:

• moisten the sponge in clean warm water and squeeze out;
• walk it around the entire perimeter of the product, from the inside and outside;
• Rinse the sponge and cover and repeat the procedure if necessary.

Melamine sponge is sold in hardware stores. Its average cost is 30 rubles.

How to bleach?

To whiten the case, you can use toothpaste. It will not only make it lighter, but will also help you cope with various contaminants.

Mode of application:

1. Squeeze the paste onto the cover.
2. Distribute it over the entire surface using a damp toothbrush.
3. Leave to act for 10 minutes. The paste should not be allowed to dry out.
4. Dip the brush in water again and rub the case with it.
5. Wash and dry the product.

All pastes contain whitening components that allow you to cope with yellowness without harming the silicone.

Prevention

Prevent the cover from yellowing The following tips will help:

• porous silicone quickly absorbs dust, so you need to wipe it with a regular damp cloth at least once a day;
• if it is not colored, then you can use alcohol products - this will additionally disinfect the surface;
• It is not recommended to carry it in a bag in the general compartment; you should store the phone in a separate pocket;
• the surfaces with which the item comes into contact must be clean;
• Scratches should not be allowed to appear on the product - they can easily become clogged with dirt, which leads to a deterioration in the appearance of the product.

Following these simple recommendations will allow you to keep your case transparent and light for a long time.

Helpful information

To remove yellowness from the case and not spoil it, you need to adhere to the following tips:

1. To achieve the desired result, only non-aggressive compounds can be used. Do not use pure acetone, products containing chlorine, gasoline or other solvents.
2. The product can only be rubbed with non-abrasive soft materials. Do not use sandpaper, hard metal brushes or scrapers.
3. Abrasive substances, such as sink cleaning powders, are not suitable for bleaching.
4. For preventive purposes, the cover should be washed once a month. There is no need to use any special substances for this. Regular liquid soap will do.
5. If, in addition to yellowness, there are other stains on the product, they can be removed using a regular office eraser.

The most complete and useful information about methods and means of removing yellow spots and yellowness from various surfaces and products is presented in this section.

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Conclusion

It is not difficult to clean the case from yellowness. There are many compositions that allow you to return the product to its original transparency. When using them, you must strictly follow the instructions and do not use substances that can destroy the material.