How to clean the silicone case for phone from yellowness

Most often in the production of phone cases, silicone is used — an elastic material that is resistant to deformation and heat. This case protects your phone from drops and scratches. At the same time, yellowness and darkening often appear on its surface: if the product is transparent, then such pollution will immediately catch the eye.

Consider how to quickly clean a silicone case from yellowness and prevent it from becoming dirty in the future.

Why does the cover turn yellow

The surface of the product turns yellow for two reasons:

1. 1. natural penetration of fat stains;

 

1. 1. exposure to sunlight.

 

Both yellowing and darkening of the case can adversely affect the condition of the phone. For this reason, you should not keep the device in direct sunlight, and if you notice grease spots on the case, you should immediately get rid of them.

Ways to clean the silicone case

If there are minor dirt on the cover, wet wipes will help to remove them. If the dirt is old, use the following methods.

Washing solution

Procedure:

1. 1. Fill a container with water at room temperature.

 

1. 1. Add some shampoo, dish detergent or liquid soap.

 

1. 1. Soak the cover in the solution for 1 hour.

 

1. 1. Remove stains with a toothbrush or sponge.

 

1. 1. Rinse the case under tap water and dry with a cloth.

 

When wiping the cover with a cloth, it is important to completely eliminate the liquid, otherwise ugly stains will appear on the surface of the product. In this case, the fabric should be soft so that scratches do not appear on the cover.

Soda

Procedure:

1. 1. Mix baking soda with water to make a paste.

 

1. 1. Apply the mixture to the dirt without rubbing it.

 

1. 1. Wait until the mixture is completely dry.

 

1. 1. Rinse the case under running water at room temperature.

 

You may need to go through the entire procedure again.

Vodka, industrial alcohol

Vodka and alcohol will help remove stains, degrease the surface and remove oily fingerprints.

Procedure:

1. 1. Soak a cotton swab in alcohol or vodka.

 

1. 1. Wipe the surface of the accessory with a cotton swab until the dirt is removed.

 

1. 1. Rinse the product with tap water and dry it.

 

Nail polish remover

The method is optimal for white covers, for light products without a print.

Procedure:

1. 1. Moisten the cotton with the indicated agent.

 

1. 1. Gently wipe the surface of the product.

 

1. 1. Rinse the cover with warm running water, dry with a cloth.

 

Attention! You should first test the product by applying it to any inconspicuous place on the product.

Toothpaste

Procedure:

1. 1. Apply the paste to the toothbrush and use it to treat the surface of the case.

 

1. 1. Leave the paste on for 20 minutes.

 

1. 1. Rinse the cover under warm running water.

 

1. 1. If the yellowing on the case does not disappear, repeat steps 1-3.

 

The toothpaste should not contain any dyes. You can use toothpaste instead.

ammonia, soda and water

Procedure:

1. 1. Mix alcohol, soda and water in equal volumes.

 

1. 1. Apply the mixture to the surface of the cover with a foam sponge and leave for half an hour.

 

1. 1. Rinse the cover under running water at room temperature.

 

WD-40

The method allows you to restore transparency even to a completely yellowed case.

Procedure:

1. 1. Rinse the case with dishwashing detergent to remove grease and dirt. It is recommended to use an old hard toothbrush.

 

1. 1. Apply WD-40 to the case and sprinkle baking soda on top.

 

1. 1. Wrap the cover in a napkin, place it in a container and fill it with vinegar. There will be a brief violent reaction. The cover should be in vinegar for 6 hours.

 

1. 1. Rinse the case additionally with a cleaning agent if it is not transparent enough.

 

How to lighten a silicone case

If the cover has darkened, you can use citric acid or gasoline.

Procedure:

1. 1. Put on protective gloves and dampen a cotton pad or sponge with the cleaning solution.

 

1. 1. Gently wipe the surface of the case, without force.

 

1. 1. Rinse the case under warm running water to remove any remaining cleaning solution.

 

This method will allow you to get rid of not only the darkening of the cover, but also the stains left from brilliant green, felt-tip pens, and paint.

How to get rid of old stains

Try using these methods:

1. 1. Essential oils remove ink and marker stains.

 

1. 1. Fingerprints and paint remove substances containing alcohol.

 

1. 1. Sunflower oil allows you to cope with traces of adhesive tape, glue.

 

1. 1. Stubborn dirt is removed with a melamine sponge.

 

1. 1. If the cover is heavily soiled, you should use bleach.

 

1. 1. With minor contamination, a regular school eraser will help. After processing the cover, you will need to wash it with soap and water.

 

What to do if nothing helps

If none of the above methods helped to clean the case, use aggressive cleaners. But in this case, there is a risk of completely ruining the cover.

Options:

1. 1. chlorine bleach;

 

1. 1. sandpaper;

 

1. 1. powders with abrasive particles in the composition.

 

The probability of cleaning the product and ruining it is 50/50.

Technical alcohol will do. Moisten a cotton pad in it and apply to the surface of the product. Next, you should prepare a solution of water, boric alcohol and dishwashing detergent. Place the cover in this solution for an hour and a half. Take a toothbrush and clean the stained areas, then rinse the case under running water and dry it with a dry cloth.

High-quality silicone is unlikely to suffer from the aggressive effects of these agents, but cheap material is highly likely to be hopelessly damaged.

Silicone material is quite delicate, so even when using aggressive cleaning solutions, there are products that should not be used to clean cases. These include sharp objects, hard brushes, steel sponges, chemical solvents. If you use them, then scratches and cracks will appear on the surface of the cover, which will quickly become dirty in the future.

Case care tips

To ensure that the cover lasts as long as possible, use the following recommendations:

1. 1. High-quality silicone will ensure a long service life of the case, so when buying it, consider the material of the product.

 

1. 1. For light silicone cases, you additionally need to purchase napkins. Clean the product more often, as in the presence of old yellowness and dirt, it will be difficult to remove them. It is recommended to clean the case 3-4 times a week, paying special attention to the holes — this is where dirt accumulates.

 

1. 1. Do not carry smartphones in silicone cases in your pants pockets, especially if the products are light, transparent. Otherwise, they will quickly darken.

 

If you bought a case that did not fit the phone, it is better to immediately buy a new product. Trying to stretch a case that is too small can ruin it.

At the same time, a slight stretching of the cover is possible, since silicone is elastic. It is necessary to warm up the product using a household hair dryer, and then put it on the phone. The hot silicone will stretch and fit your smartphone.