You'll never guess what this Aussie mum used to transform discoloured air vents
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For years, many homeowners have been struggling with unattractive yellow air vents that often make otherwise clean white ceilings look unsightly.
It’s a common problem that most of us have to face at some point or another. And no matter how often you clean, the stubborn yellowing can be a real eyesore.
But rather than forking out for expensive paint or spending hours scrubbing, one Aussie mum has come up with a remarkably easy and surprisingly budget-friendly trick to get your air conditioning vents looking brand new again.
The innovative cleaning trick was shared by an Aussie mum on the Facebook group Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia, and it involves only one hair care product – creme peroxide.
'These vents from ducted evaporative air coolers are super annoying the way they discolour,' the homeowner wrote on the page, along with before and after photos of her transformed vents.
'The yellow vent picture is a different room but was how it looked in his room too. It took me five minutes!'
The mum added that she also uses the tip to transform discoloured wall switches and light switches, claiming that it was 'super easy to do'.
The first step, she said, is to put on the gloves.
Then, smear the creme peroxide onto the vents, creme peroxide can be found in hair care stores and chemists. The homeowner recommends doing this on a bright day as the sun is the key to success.
'The trick with this - sunlight! Sunlight activates the process, so if it isn’t a sunny day it may need to be left out for a few days. On super sunny days it only takes an hour or less,' she remarked.
After that, put the item in a ziplock bag (or wrap it in Glad wrap if it's too large), and place it on the lawn for the day.
After a full day's sun exposure, wash, dry, and reinstall it.
The mum, who added that she gets her $7.50 tube of hair peroxide at Hairhouse, also pointed out that the formula and the consistency of creme peroxide make it ideal for fixing discolouration issues, even better than hydrogen peroxide.
She remarked: 'Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen when subjected to light. It’s why it’s never in a clear bottle but either coloured or a dark brown glass bottle.'
'It’s why I use the cream. It's a consistency like hair conditioner and it takes very little to cover the item.'
'I feel the liquid would end up costly as they submerge the item rather than just wipe it all over like I do.'
Following the mum's tip, hundreds of Facebook users were left stunned, with many sharing that they have been looking for a way to clean their air vents as well.
One comment read: 'Exactly what I used on mine! Highly recommend.'
'That’s a brilliant idea. Very easy way to clean them,' said another.
A third added: 'Shut the front door, I need to do this!'
It should be noted that while the hack may be renter-friendly, we recommend doing a spot test first to ensure that the chemicals won't severely damage or further discolour your air vents.
There you have it, folks! Are you facing the same persistent problem of stained air vents? Why not give this solution a try? And remember, for those who are renting, always check with your landlord first before you do any irreversible renovations.
If you have any cleaning tips, then make sure to share them in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family who may be struggling with discoloured vents too!
It’s a common problem that most of us have to face at some point or another. And no matter how often you clean, the stubborn yellowing can be a real eyesore.
But rather than forking out for expensive paint or spending hours scrubbing, one Aussie mum has come up with a remarkably easy and surprisingly budget-friendly trick to get your air conditioning vents looking brand new again.
The innovative cleaning trick was shared by an Aussie mum on the Facebook group Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia, and it involves only one hair care product – creme peroxide.
'These vents from ducted evaporative air coolers are super annoying the way they discolour,' the homeowner wrote on the page, along with before and after photos of her transformed vents.
'The yellow vent picture is a different room but was how it looked in his room too. It took me five minutes!'
The mum shared before and after photos of her air vents, showing their transformation from using the hair care product. Credit: Facebook/Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia.
The mum added that she also uses the tip to transform discoloured wall switches and light switches, claiming that it was 'super easy to do'.
The first step, she said, is to put on the gloves.
Then, smear the creme peroxide onto the vents, creme peroxide can be found in hair care stores and chemists. The homeowner recommends doing this on a bright day as the sun is the key to success.
'The trick with this - sunlight! Sunlight activates the process, so if it isn’t a sunny day it may need to be left out for a few days. On super sunny days it only takes an hour or less,' she remarked.
After that, put the item in a ziplock bag (or wrap it in Glad wrap if it's too large), and place it on the lawn for the day.
After a full day's sun exposure, wash, dry, and reinstall it.
The mum, who added that she gets her $7.50 tube of hair peroxide at Hairhouse, also pointed out that the formula and the consistency of creme peroxide make it ideal for fixing discolouration issues, even better than hydrogen peroxide.
She remarked: 'Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen when subjected to light. It’s why it’s never in a clear bottle but either coloured or a dark brown glass bottle.'
'It’s why I use the cream. It's a consistency like hair conditioner and it takes very little to cover the item.'
'I feel the liquid would end up costly as they submerge the item rather than just wipe it all over like I do.'
The mum pointed out that the formula and consistency of the creme peroxide are better than hydrogen peroxide when it comes to fixing discoloured items. Credit: Facebook/Cleaning & Organising Inspiration Australia.
Following the mum's tip, hundreds of Facebook users were left stunned, with many sharing that they have been looking for a way to clean their air vents as well.
One comment read: 'Exactly what I used on mine! Highly recommend.'
'That’s a brilliant idea. Very easy way to clean them,' said another.
A third added: 'Shut the front door, I need to do this!'
It should be noted that while the hack may be renter-friendly, we recommend doing a spot test first to ensure that the chemicals won't severely damage or further discolour your air vents.
There you have it, folks! Are you facing the same persistent problem of stained air vents? Why not give this solution a try? And remember, for those who are renting, always check with your landlord first before you do any irreversible renovations.
If you have any cleaning tips, then make sure to share them in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family who may be struggling with discoloured vents too!
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