Phone case yellowed?

Baking soda makes silicone squeaky clean again

Created: 12/14/2022, 8:30 am

By: Andrea Stettner

Clear silicone phone cases will yellow over time and become unsightly.

However, the yellow discolouration can be removed with a household remedy.

Mobile phone cases made of silicone protect the smartphone from damage and scratches.

Unfortunately, the transparent protective covers yellow quite quickly and then become unsightly.

The yellow discoloration is caused by greasy fingers, dirt and sweat.

However, the cover does not have to be replaced with a new one for a long time.

That would not only cost money, but also pollute the environment.

Silicone can also be cleaned with a simple household remedy: baking soda.

The silicone in cell phone cases yellows over time – but you can clean it.

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Cleaning a yellowed cell phone case with baking soda – this is how it works

Almost everyone who likes to bake cakes or biscuits has baking powder in their household.

However, the raising agent is not only suitable for the kitchen, but can also be used wonderfully for cleaning.

Even yellowed mobile phone cases are sparkling clean again.

All you need is a packet of baking soda, water and a bit of patience:

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• Pour water into a bowl.

  It should be large enough that the phone case later fits completely in.

• Pour a packet of baking soda into the water and stir.

• Now place the protective cover in the baking soda and water mixture so that it is completely covered by the liquid and let it soak for two hours.

• Then remove the mobile phone case and rinse with clear water, dry - done!

The yellowing should now have disappeared and you can look forward to a hygienic and wonderfully transparent mobile phone case.

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It's not just silicone that can yellow - toilet seats and laundry also turn yellow over time.

Milk, for example, is said to work wonders on yellowed clothing or curtains and ensure radiantly white laundry.