Why do some machines housing turn yellow (plastic part) and what do you? TIA ;D

by sissibrode 06 Oct 2009

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yellowing is due to photons contained in sunlight :o)
To remedy this, we can use hydrogen peroxide or.... Vanish cleaner (don't know if it is found everywhere in the world) or...or place the object under a sun lamp WITH UV*

by lflanders 06 Oct 2009

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Excessive heat will turn plastic and coated metal yellow sometimes.

by marlakay 06 Oct 2009

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I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WORKS, BUT SOMEONE ONCE TOLD ME THAT IF YOU EXPOSE YOUR YELLOWED PLASTIC ITEM SUCH AS A SEWING MACHINE CARRYING CASE TO THE SUN - ACTUALLY LEAVE IT SIT OUT IN THE SUN - NOT SURE FOR HOW LONG EITHER - THAT IT WILL LIGHTEN. THIS IS PROBABLY NOT A GOOD THING TO DO WITH A SEWING OR EMBROIDERY MACHINE THOUGH. IF ANYONE TRIES THIS - LET ME KNOW IF IT WORKS. MY WHITE REFRIGERATOR HANDLES ARE A LITTLE BIT YELLOWED. IF I COULD GET THEM OFF WITHOUT DAMAGING THEM I WOULD TRY IT.

by gerryvb 06 Oct 2009

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I suppose the material turns yellow by age, just as we turn into grey.difference is we can do a bit cheating with paint and make-up LOL

by marjialexa 06 Oct 2009

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Well, I haven't had this problem with my machines, but the handles and trim around the ice dispenser of my refrigerator did this! And, I have huge flourescent lights in my kitchen. Wow, never knew this. Thanks for the reason, but I still hate my 'yellow' handles on my white refrigerator. Hugs, Marji

by irenewayne 06 Oct 2009

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artificial lighting is flourescent lighting or similar
Irene

by irenewayne 04 Oct 2009

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I worked in retail for many years & was told that the plastic housing turns yellow because of the artificial lighting that is used. This happens in the home also. Unfortunately I don't think there is much that can be done about it, so if you see a whitegood product on sale & it's yellow it usually means this has been a floor model. Ask for a discount or new item.
Irene

by noah 04 Oct 2009     

ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING WHAT DO YOU MEAN??

by mad14kt 04 Oct 2009     

WOW, I've never heard that one before. I've had white fabric and other items to turn yellowish when I store them in plastic bagging ;D *2U

by bevintex 04 Oct 2009     

Its a combination of lighting and age. That is why when you store fabric in bags or boxes you need to use a acid free tissue paper. The yellowing of the plastic does'nt hurt anything it may just be unsightly.