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My white wardrobe doors have turned yellow - how can I whiten then again?

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Annem1 · 15/04/2012 10:47

Can anyone help my white wardrobe doors have turned yellow - is there anything I can clean them with to remove the yellowing?

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droves · 15/04/2012 14:20

What are the doors made from ?

PigletJohn · 15/04/2012 14:38

is it a laminate, or a paint? Is it a factory finish, or painted at home? If so, when?

Does anyone in the house smoke?

Are the inside surfaces the same colour as the outside?

Annem1 · 15/04/2012 18:04

It is a laminate factory finish we are a non smoking house

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PigletJohn · 15/04/2012 20:28

I don't know why it should have yellowed then. As you don't smoke, and it is not in the kitchen, there should be nothing much in the air (unless you burn candles?) I doubt a kitchen bleach cleaner will do it (have a go) You could try a (mildy abrasive) household cream cleaner on an unobtrusive part, it should rub away the stained surface. The difficulty will be achieving an even finish and colour. Laminate on bedroom furniture is not usually as thick and hard-wearing as on kitchen worktops.

Repainting will be very much a last resort. If you decide to do it, I would go for a satinwood, spirit not water based, and take the doors off so you can lie them flat to avoid any chance of runs.

Some people put wallpaper on bedroom cabinet doors, which can look quite good if they are flat.

droves · 15/04/2012 21:08

Try cilit bang with bleach ?

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