How to De-yellow my white items

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    How to De-yellow my white items
    I have toys/items that are pure white but have not used them in a while and have been lying in storage for some time therefore the white on them have turned yellow or sort of dark cream yellow

    I want to know what cleaning solution Do i need or what should I use to un yellow or make them white again
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    Re: How to De-yellow my white items
    Did you leave them in clear view of a window? They must have soaked up the sun :teehee:

    Next time rub SPF 100 on them? Or just put them in a black bag.

    An actual suggestion for your problem would be: Timpsons. If they don't whiten just by a normal cold wash and some stain spray then take 'em to the cleaners.
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    Re: How to De-yellow my white items
    wash them with bleach, but be careful that could also ruin this, but bleach does bring the whiteness back Ive tried this before, check on a small area first though.
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    Re: How to De-yellow my white items
    The items in question are made of plastic, they are old power ranger toys that have turned yellow

    so should I run them under hot water to clean it or use bleach or other cleaning solution to use

    what should I use
  5. mia =)'s Avatar
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    power rangers :love:

    but OP just wash them and see what happens...
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    Re: How to De-yellow my white items
    when washing them what cleaning solution should I use to clean them with
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