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6 Easy Ways to Clean Yellowing Phone Silicone, Use Simple Tools and Materials

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Kapanlagi.com - Not a few people install additional soft silicone cases on their phones. The goals vary, from protecting the phone from impact damage to being a mere accessory. Because it cannot be denied, the use of silicone can indeed enhance the appearance of the phone. Therefore, it is important to know how to clean yellowing silicone on the phone to keep it looking clean and beautiful.

Yes, instead of making it look beautiful, the use of yellowing silicone can actually interfere with the appearance of the phone. But you don't need to worry and rush to buy a new one, because yellowing silicone on the phone can still be cleaned. There are even several ways to clean yellowing silicone on the phone.

Summarized from various sources, let's just take a look at some of the ways in the following review.

 

1. Alcohol

One way to clean yellowed silicone phone cases is by using alcohol. In fact, alcohol can be quite effective in making yellowed silicone phone cases clean again. Not only does it remove yellow stains, but alcohol is also believed to clean silicone phone cases from stains, dirt, and even bacteria.

The method of cleaning yellowed silicone phone cases with alcohol is also very easy. To do this, you only need cotton and alcohol. If both materials and tools are available, just follow these steps:

- Pour alcohol onto clean cotton.

- Then rub it on the surface of the yellowed silicone.

- Repeat until the yellow stains disappear completely.

 

2. Baking Soda

Baking soda is known as a versatile ingredient. It is not only used for baking, but also commonly used for cleaning various objects. Baking soda is often used to deal with stubborn stains on different surfaces. Therefore, it is not surprising that baking soda can also be used to clean yellowed silicone phone cases.

The method is equally easy and practical. You can directly follow these steps:

- First, prepare water and baking soda.

- Mix water with a sufficient amount of baking soda in a container.

- Stir the mixture of baking soda and water until it becomes a paste.

- Then take the baking soda paste and rub it on the surface of the yellowed silicone phone case.

- Repeat several times until the yellow stains disappear.

- If you feel it is already maximum, rinse with water.

- Then dry it before using it again.

 

3. Dishwashing Soap

Third, you can also try cleaning yellowing silicone phone cases with dishwashing soap. Yes, you can utilize this simple ingredient to make your silicone phone case look new again. Besides dishwashing soap, you will also need a clean and soft cloth. For the steps, you can follow the following guide:

- First, take dishwashing soap, a soft cloth, and warm water.

- Remove the silicone from the phone.

- Then, wet the silicone phone case.

- Pour dishwashing soap onto the surface of the clean cloth.

- Wipe the silicone phone case as if you are washing dishes. Scrub the stubborn yellow stains.

- Repeat several times until it is completely clean, then dry it.

 

4. Bath Soap

If you happen to run out of dishwashing soap at home, you can clean the silicone phone case with bath soap. In fact, using bath soap is also believed to be able to remove stubborn dirt. Besides soap, you will also need water and an old toothbrush to do it.

Compared to the previous three methods of cleaning yellowing silicone phone cases, this method is equally easy and practical to do. To do it, you can directly follow the following description.

- Prepare the necessary ingredients and tools.

- Remove the silicone from the phone. Then, wet it with a little water.

- Pour bath soap onto the toothbrush.

- Then, scrub the surface of the yellowing silicone phone case.

- Repeat several times until the yellow stains on the surface of the silicone phone case completely disappear.

 

5. Toothpaste

The next way to clean yellowing phone cases is by using toothpaste. In addition to removing yellow stains, toothpaste is also believed to be effective in removing other stains that stick to the silicone phone. From food stains to ink stains, everything is believed to be cleaned with toothpaste.

The method to remove yellow stains on silicone phones is also quite easy. You can do it by following these steps.

- Prepare toothpaste, used toothbrush, and water.

- Once ready, remove the silicone from the phone.

- Then, simply apply toothpaste to the surface of the silicone phone.

- Wet the toothbrush, then gently scrub the surface of the silicone phone that has been applied with toothpaste.

- Repeat until the stains disappear.

- After that, rinse the silicone with water.

- Finally, dry it before using it again.

 

6. Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is now becoming an item that is frequently carried everywhere during the pandemic. Besides cleaning hands from germs and viruses, hand sanitizer can also be used to clean silicone phone cases. Hand sanitizer is believed to effectively clean the surface of silicone phone cases from virus germs and stubborn yellow stains.

The method is not much different from the ones explained before. To understand better, you can directly follow the steps in cleaning yellowed silicone phone cases with hand sanitizer as follows:

- Prepare hand sanitizer and tissues or cloth.

- If the necessary tools and materials are ready, simply remove the silicone case from the phone.

- Pour hand sanitizer onto the surface of the silicone case, especially the yellowed parts.

- Then, rub the surface of the silicone case using tissues or cloth. Rub gently and repeatedly until it is clean.

Those are some reviews on how to clean yellowed silicone phone cases. Hopefully, it is useful and good luck trying it out!

 

(kpl/gen/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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