Household solar lights are yellow

Why do solar lights turn yellow?

Yellowing is caused by years of exposure to the sun. The plastic on solar lights can yellow anywhere from one year to three depending on how much time they spend in direct sunlight vs under a covered area etc. It’s not harmful, but it certainly isn’t attractive! What causes some types of solar light bulbs to turn more quickly than others?

How to clean yellowed plastic solar lights?

To clean yellowed plastic solar lights, wipe them with a dry cloth to remove any loose dust or debris. Then, dip a sponge in soapy water and gently wipe the plastic, making sure to wring out most of the water beforehand. Repeat the process, rinse the sponge, and finally pat them dry with a dry cloth.

Do solar pool lights turn yellow?

Solar Pool Lights: Pool lights are completely submerged in water, so if they’ve become yellowed over time, cleaning them with this method will restore them to their original color. Solar Fence Lights: Fence lights are completely exposed, meaning they can easily become dirty or yellowed over time.

What is yellow oxidation on solar lights?

Yellow oxidation is when the plastic on solar lights turns a yellowish-brown color. It’s unsightly and can make your solar light look old and dingy, but don’t worry because it’s easy to fix! How long will the oxidation removal process take? As long as it takes for the solution to break down and wipe off the oxidation!