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How can I improve a yellowed bath panel in a rented flat?

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QuestionableMouse · 20/04/2026 20:38

My plastic bath panel has gone horribly yellow from the sun. It's a rented flat so I'm not allowed to replace it but I absolutely hate the way it looks and would love some ideas on how to either make it white again or how to cover it. I've heard cream hydrogen peroxide might work but I'm a bit nervous to try it.

Seriously tempted to just paint over it! It looks absolutely horrendous and makes the bathroom feel dirty even when it's just been cleaned!

Thank you!

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QuestionableMouse · Today 12:26

redboxer321 · Today 12:16

That looks much better, OP. I'd be delighted if I was your landlord 🙂

Thank you! It's made the bathroom feel so much cleaner!

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Mosaiccup · Today 12:28

Couldn't you replace it and keep the old one to put back before you move out?

QuestionableMouse · Today 12:55

I think one more coat after a gentle sanding and it'll be grand ☺️☺️

I also absolutely love the soft pink instead of the blue! I wasn't sure until I got some on the wall but it's so much nicer!

How can I improve a yellowed bath panel in a rented flat?
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QuestionableMouse · Today 12:55

Mosaiccup · Today 12:28

Couldn't you replace it and keep the old one to put back before you move out?

I live in a flat with no where to store it unfortunately!

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SwedishEdith · Today 12:57

springhyacinths · Today 03:17

Jesus, you've got paint all over the place. The landlord will not appreciate this.

I couldn't see the problem you have with it in any of your photos - but you have made a problem now.

Are you the landlord?

Looks a lot better, OP.

QuestionableMouse · Today 13:36

SwedishEdith · Today 12:57

Are you the landlord?

Looks a lot better, OP.

Thank you! It's genuinely starting to feel like a new room!

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