How to Whiten Yellowed Sockets and Switches: A Simple and Inexpensive Option

19.09.2024 13:55

Over time, sockets and switches that were originally snow-white turn yellow, which makes them, to put it mildly, unattractive.

Instead of replacing them with new ones that will suffer the same fate, try restoring their original whiteness using an affordable drugstore product.

We are talking about a solution of dimexide, which is famous for its bleaching qualities - with it, according to experienced housewives, you will quickly eliminate unwanted yellowness.

How to use dimexide to whiten plastic

The first thing you should do is go to the pharmacy to buy the dimexide solution we need. It can be used either in pure form or diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

Don't forget to buy rubber gloves, as dimexide can dry out your hands a lot.

Switches
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You will also need a clean cotton napkin or cloth, which must be moistened with a solution of dimexide.

Using gentle movements, wipe the surface of sockets and switches with a damp cloth, paying special attention to the most contaminated areas.

If necessary, repeat the procedure several times until the desired result is achieved, and after the treatment is complete, thoroughly wipe the sockets and switches with a dry cloth to remove any remaining solution.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources