White switches and sockets look stylish and minimalist. But over time, the plastic from which they are made tends to turn yellow under the influence of sunlight, constant contact with hands and other factors. Fortunately, this yellowness can be quite easily removed.
GLOBAL HAPPENINGS has collected several ways. They will need inexpensive tools that can be easily purchased. But you should still start not with the recipes themselves, but with safety precautions for caring for sockets and switches.
How to clean switches safely
First of all, do not wipe any hot spots with a damp cloth. Even if it is moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Through water or alcohol, you can be electrocuted.
To avoid the risk of injury, it is better to turn off the power supply before processing sockets and switches.
It is good to clean these points from dust with an old brush for makeup or painting. He will sweep all the dirt even from the cracks. After that, you can begin to whiten the yellowness. Here’s what will come in handy.
Potato
Potato juice is excellent at dissolving grease and dirt. It will handle yellow plastic as well. Just cut a potato in half and wipe down the socket or switch cover. After that, it will remain to wipe with a damp cloth and dry before turning the power back on.
Baking soda
This substance is a real champion in stain removal. Prepare a thick paste from dry soda and a small amount of water. Apply it to the yellowed plastic surface and rub gently with a sponge. Next, carefully remove the remaining soda and polish the surface with a clean towel. Be careful not to get the product into the outlet openings.
white vinegar
Low concentration acetic acid degreases and cleans well. And also bleaches even strongly yellowed plastic. You can soak plastic parts in vinegar, after removing them from sockets and switches. For soaking, it is better to use a mixture of equal parts of vinegar and water. Details should lie in it for about an hour. Then they can be rubbed with a sponge for cleanliness and shine. The parts must be completely dry before reinstalling.
Nail polish remover
Whether it contains acetone or another solvent, it can tackle yellowing. But before use, it must be tested in an inconspicuous place, because it can damage some types of plastic. Apply liquid with a microfiber cloth. It should be barely hydrated. Before turning on the network, all sockets and switches must be completely dry from the solvent.
Previously, GLOBAL HAPPENINGS told how to safely clean an induction cooker.
Source: Obozrevatel
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