How Can I Get the Yellow Off the Paneling on My Bathroom Walls?

Clean yellowed paneling in bathrooms with the right products.

Your bathroom panels can yellow over time. This naturally happens when oils and grease build up on a surface. Bathroom paneling is often made of plastic laminate or finished wood. Clean theses surfaces thoroughly without damaging them to ensure that your bathroom not only is clean, but that it looks clean as well. Always test your cleaning solution on a small area of the paneling to make sure it won't damage the surface.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Liquid dish soap
• Sponges
• Bleach

Instructions

1. Fill a bucket with hot water.

2. Add 2 tbsp. liquid dish soap.

3. Dip a sponge into the solution and rub it over the paneling. Be careful not to apply too much water if the paneling is wood. Work until the paneling is completely clean.

4. Rinse the paneling with clear water.

5. Mix 3/4 cup bleach with 1 gallon of water.

6. Dip a sponge into the solution and wring it out so that it is wet but not dripping.

7. Rub the sponge over the paneling until it is completely coated.

8. Let the bleach solution sit for five minutes. The bleach will whiten the yellowing areas during this time.

9. Rinse the solution off the walls and dry them completely.

References

• Clorox: How to Use Clorox Regular Bleach