{"id":9584,"date":"2022-07-01T04:11:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T10:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=9584"},"modified":"2023-03-09T21:02:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T03:02:12","slug":"how-to-clean-a-clear-phone-case-that-turned-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-clear-phone-case-that-turned-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Clear Phone Case That Turned Yellow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, your clear phone case has turned yellow and you don\u2019t know what to do? Well, in this article, we look at different ways to clean your yellow case and prevent it from further yellowing. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to clean a clear phone case that turned yellow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So how can you restore a bit of transparency on your yellow case? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Use dish soap <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is arguably the simplest and most affordable solution. To clean the yellow case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub the mixture on the phone case with a toothbrush. Ensure to do it gently.<\/li>\n<li>Clean all areas such as cutouts and crannies. You should clean the interior and the exterior.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, rinse the case and dry it with a soft cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can leave it to air dry for an hour or so. If possible, repeat this process once or twice a week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Use baking soda<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Secondly, you can use baking soda to scrub the phone case. It is fantastic at removing stains and the yellow color. You need to sprinkle a small amount of baking soda on the case. Using a wet toothbrush, scrub the exterior and interior gently. Once done, rinse the case and dry it with a soft cloth. Let it aid dry before using it on your phone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Use scrubbing alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, you can use scrubbing alcohol not only to prevent yellowing but also to disinfect it. Pour the alcohol into a spray bottle, using the bottle to spray the alcohol on the case. Alternatively, you can use a cloth soaked in alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>With the exterior and interior coated, take a soft dry cloth to remove the alcohol. Once done, let it air dry for about an hour. This will ensure it is dry enough to use on your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why does a clear phone case turn yellow?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Contrary to most phone users\u2019 beliefs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/clear-iphone-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear phone cases<\/a> are not made from clear material. Rather, they are made of yellow material. What makes them clear is a dye applied during production. As you\u2019d expect, the phone case will naturally turn yellow with age.<\/p>\n<p>The common culprit is cases made of silicone. Silicone is an inexpensive low-quality material compared to other materials such as TPU. Silicone cases will therefore become yellow within a few years of use. This is due to material degradation. So, what causes your clear phone case to turn yellow? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9588 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-13-clear-case-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"iphone 13 clear case\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-13-clear-case-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-13-clear-case-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-13-clear-case.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Ultraviolet rays <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the main reason why your phone case turns yellow. This is especially true for people who use their phones outdoors. The phone is constantly exposed to UV rays and radiation. Due to this exposure, oxidation occurs causing the clear case to turn yellow gradually.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, exposure to extreme changes in temperature and humidity can accelerate oxidation. Here, the UV rays gradually break down the polymer leaving short chains that allow yellowing to occur. In addition, heat can cause the case to turn yellow. Not only the sun\u2019s heat but also body heat from your hands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Natural oils <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another common reason for yellowing is natural oils. Naturally, when you sweat, you release oils which when they come into contact with the case, release bacteria. The bacteria causes yellowing if you don\u2019t clean your case regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, sweat on your hands is also a combination of grease, which causes your case to turn yellow. Besides natural oils and ultraviolet rays, elements such as dust can accelerate the yellowing of your case. So, how can you prevent your clear case from yellowing? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to prevent a clear phone case from turning yellow<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Clean your phone case regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9586 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-clear-case-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"iphone clear case\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-clear-case-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-clear-case-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/iphone-clear-case.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, dirt and natural oil cause your phone case to turn yellow. To prevent this from happening, you need to clean the case regularly. This can be once every two days or daily if you work in harsh environments.<\/p>\n<p>You can clean the case with dish soap. All you need is warm water, soap, a toothbrush, and a soft cloth. If you want a thorough cleaning, you can use a stain remover such as baking soda. To kill germs, a case disinfectant such as Isopropyl alcohol will do the trick. In short, you should not go for more than a week without cleaning your case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Keep your case away from direct sunlight <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As discussed, ultraviolet rays cause the case to become yellow. It would therefore be natural to keep it away from sunlight to mitigate this. If possible, you can place your phone in a pouch when outside, or use case skins when using your phone. Ensure not to place the phone near a window as this will gradually cause the case to turn yellow. We\u2019d recommend you place the phone with the case in a cool and shaded area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Avoid extreme heat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While it is unavoidable to expose your phone to heat \u2013 our body is constantly producing heat, whether through our legs or hands \u2013 you can control how much heat your phone is exposed to.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if your phone accidentally falls in the water and you want to dry it, you don\u2019t use a blow-dryer. Rather, you expose it to sunlight.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, using extremely hot water to disinfect the case will only accelerate the yellowing process. Using lukewarm water is a viable option.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Purchase clear cases with anti-yellowing properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"product-title entry-title\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/products\/iphone-14-pro-max-krystec-clear-case\/?esr-from=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ESR Krystec\u2122 Clear Case<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/static.esrgear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-Pro-Krystec%E2%84%A2-Clear-Case-1.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 14 Pro Krystec\u2122 Clear Case 1\" width=\"278\" height=\"278\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Krystec\u2122case is made using as much ultra-clear, never-yellowing polycarbonate as possible. But please take notice because polycarbonate is a hard plastic, they also had to incorporate a small amount of flexible TPU: a 0.5-mm layer (the thinnest on the market) on the sides to improve the grip and on the bottom edge to allow the case to be put on and taken off.the case is made almost completely from ultra-clear polycarbonate that never yellows, enabling users to keep their iPhone looking like new for even longe.<br \/>\nComplete with military-grade protection, ESR\u2019s Krystec Clear Case ensures iPhones are protected from any accidental drops via shock-absorbing corners, raised screen edges, and the Camera Guard.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, you can use dish soap, scrubbing alcohol, or baking soda to clean a case that has turned yellow. Fortunately, you can clean your case regularly to prevent yellowing of the case. In addition, keeping it away from heat and UV light will ensure it stays clear for long.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You May Also Like to Read:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/best-clear-case-for-iphone-14-pro-that-doesnt-turn-yellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Clear Case for iPhone 14 Pro That Doesn\u2019t Turn Yellow<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/the-best-iphone-14-pro-clear-magsafe-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best iPhone 14 Pro Clear Magsafe Case<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/the-5-best-clear-cases-with-magsafe-for-iphone-13-pro-2022-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 5 Best Clear Cases With MagSafe for iPhone 13 Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/the-best-iphone-13-pro-max-clear-case-with-magsafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best iPhone 13 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, your clear phone case has turned yellow and you don\u2019t know what to do? 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