How to Whiten Yellow Plastic with Baking Soda
Are you looking for an easy way to bleach yellowed plastic? Yes, white plastic has a natural tendency to discolor over time. This is especially noticeable on household electrical appliances, devices, and plugs.
Luckily, there is a simple trick to cleanse plastic and restore its whiteness. The quick and easy trick is to use a baking soda paste.
How to do it
- Pour baking soda into a bowl.
- Slowly add water to create a paste that is not overly liquid.
- Rub the paste on the yellowed surface with a sponge.
- Let it dry.
- Wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
The result is… amazing!
And there you go; the yellowed plastic is all white again. No more dull plastic! Baking soda is a natural and economical product that effectively cleans your appliances. It acts as a restorer.
This trick works for the plastic on your large appliances. You can clean the dishwasher, the gas stove, the washing machine, the dryer, the refrigerator. And of course, it’s especially effective on the fridge exterior, like the door.
Additional tips
- If you want to clean and whiten a clear but yellowed silicone phone case, try this trick, the same technique for a yellowing watchband. Don’t forget your Ice-Watch!
- To bleach your yellowed sneaker soles, you can of course use baking soda. But feel free to restore them to their original whiteness with toothpaste.
- Baking soda is also useful for tomato sauce or curry sauce stains. It is particularly effective to remove stains from a plastic dish or Tupperware.
- For yellowed car headlights, there is nothing better than toothpaste or baking soda!