How to clean silicone cases?

Hey.


Just got a brand-new white silicone case to match my white iphone and, godamn, it's freaking beautiful. I could spend a day just looking at that combo.


However, I soon realize after 2 days that it picks up a lot of dirt and small stains. Not even talking about lint, that I knew beforehand.

Carrying it all day in my pocket or leaving in regular daily surfaces, which I could see no dirt in the first place (if there was dirt, I'd never put the iphone on it).


But really I had no idea it would catch dark spots/marks that easily. I tried rubbing with my finger and nail and it didn't quite work.


What is the best way to clean it so I dont end up tearing it or scratching it deeply?


ps: If someone knows about any other white case similar to the white silicone, PLEASE TELL ME.

Posted on Jan 8, 2015 12:17 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2015 8:05 AM

I've used warm water and dish soap, after removing it from the phone of course. For small spots, I use one of those small alcohol wipes you use to clean your finger before testing your blood sugar. Just squeeze out the extra alcohol first, and you can do that while it is on the phone.

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Jan 15, 2018 7:00 AM in response to timelover

I own the silicone Apple iPhone 7 case and I discovered two methods which I use that far surpass soapy water, rubbing alcohol, and even running it through a dishwasher.

The first being a diluted version of oxyclean; 1 part oxyclean to every 8oz of warm water.

The second method is lathering on an even coating of baking soda paste.

Treating the areas for a minimum of 1 hour or until desired results are achieved.

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