cleaning exterior lighting

9 years ago

The globes on my exterior lighting fixtures have yellowed since installation 8 yrs ago (they were crystal clear). Any suggestions on how to clean - maybe soak in bleach?
Thank you.

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Laura Funk
Original Author

9 years ago

Thank you! I am out of state and having the house readied for sale. I'm making a list of all the things I need to do during my week-long visit. I'll try the suggested methods and report back after the holidays on what (hopefully) worked.

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sushipup1
9 years ago
If they are plastic, nothing will clean them.
kathyg_in_mi
9 years ago
Agree, plastic = no cleaning.
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Laura Funk
Original Author
9 years ago
They're they are glass! Sorry, I thought I said that.
sushipup1
9 years ago
Try white vinegar. What else have you already tried? I would not use bleach.
rrah
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Bleach is not typically used for glass cleaning. Personally I would fill up my sink with a mixture of about a tablespoon of Dawn, a cup of white vinegar and the rest with very hot water. Let them soak for awhile. If that doesn't work I'd suggest rubbing alcohol or soaking in an ammonia/water mixture. Absolutely NEVER mix bleach and ammonia. There are many "recipes" online for homemade glass cleaners. One includes corn starch, Dawn and vinegar or rubbing alcohol. It works very well.