Clean Plastic Phone Case

Finding time to clean your plastic phone case can be difficult with so much going on in the world. Luckily, we've put together the best and easiest ways to do just that" 

Work schedule, personal life, school planning, and just everything goes onto our phones.

And with all this going on, I am sure that your once sparkling clean plastic phone case now looks a bit tattered.

Let’s have a look at the options. 

How to remove yellow from your clear phone case

Bleach

Remove the phone from the silicone phone case 

Insert 2 cups of hot water (not boiling) into a container. Add a teaspoon of bleach.

Put on some gloves.

Submerge the silicone phone case in bleach water.

Soak for 20 minutes. You will note the color change.

Remove from the solution.

Wash with mild soap and rinse.

Baking soda

In a container, form a paste with baking soda.

Wet the cover with a bit of water.

Rub some baking powder onto the case forming a paste with the water.

Rub the phone case in circular motions. 

When clean, wash in soapy water and then rinse under clean running water.

Completely dry cover before inserting your phone.

Lemon

Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a container.

Soak the phone case in the lemon juice.

Allow it to soak for at least an hour.

After an hour, put a bit of bleach on a brush and rub gently.

Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Can you use vinegar to clean your phone case?

Vinegar is non-toxic and eco-friendly so it makes a perfect cleaning solution. The acidic nature of vinegar is so strong it can dissolve dirt and grime and also kill bacteria. So how do you clean your phone with vinegar? Follow these simple steps:

1. In the sink, add a tablespoon of bleach, two cups of vinegar, and water.
2. Allow the silicone phone covers to soak for 30 minutes.
3. Use a brush to gently scrub the phone case.
4. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Can you remove scratches from a phone case?

Toothpaste is very effective when removing minor scratches off plastic. Do not use gel toothpaste though, just normal white toothpaste, and let's unpack how to remove scratches from a plastic phone case? 

1. Cover the case in toothpaste
2. Lightly scrub it using a sponge. 
3. Rinse the toothpaste off the phone case.
4. Put on some gloves and coat in paint thinner. 
5. Give it a light scrub using the sponge. 
6. Lastly, rinse in clean water.

Stains on phone covers

Ever asked yourself how to get sharpie off the phone case? Stains like sharpie markers are hard to remove off of a phone case. But not impossible.

Rubbing alcohol should be able to do the trick as ink dissolves in rubbing alcohol. Does the same process answer how to get permanent marker off a phone case?

It certainly does. The rubbing alcohol is available at any optical shop. You can repeat this process until you are satisfied. Usually takes about three wipedowns. 

Dust and phone damage

Dust and dirt won’t get usually make their way inside your phone, especially if you have a phone case. But can dust damage your phone? It sure can as phone cases are not airtight. So how do I keep my phone dust-free? The best option would be to keep your phone case clean regularly. 

Often lint from your pockets gets stuck in there or fluff inside your bag. Wiping it down now and then will prevent the dust from getting inside the cover and into your phone.

Why do clear phone cases turn yellow?

Have you ever stopped and wondered why do phone cases turn yellow? 

When the case is exposed to UV it breaks down the molecule used to make the product it makes the process practically irreversible. Do all phone cases yellow? Practically yes, because it’s a natural process in clear plastic. 

This along with humidity, heat, dust, and sweat all plays part in the wear and tear of a phone case. Constant exposure to heat will weaken the phone case and eventually after a very long time, it will disintegrate.

Many whitening agents have however been known to successfully aid the removal of yellow in the product. So how can I make my phone case clear again? 

Well, there are quite a few easy steps that can be followed and I am happy to say, it is a cost-effective solution.

Conclusion

It is important to clean your plastic phone case so that germs don't accumulate and cause unwanted illnesses. We use our phones so often, we don’t realize the strain it takes with all the falls and knocks and handling. But your phone case can last a long time if you take care of it. 

If you've tried all of our suggestions and still aren't having any luck" then it’s time to purchase a new phone case. It’s certainly worth treating yourself. 

And when you do get your new cover, get into the habit of cleaning your phone case monthly. You should wipe it weekly to kill bacteria and keep it out of the sun. This will keep the UV rays from turning your phone case yellow. A clean plastic phone case is certainly worth the effort.

By sticking to these habits, you could very well have a phone case for life.