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HideoSpartan t1_jd044j4 wrote

Reply to How can I remove this stain on my Xbox Series X without damaging the casing? Warm water and bit of soap didn’t work. Alcohol seemingly worked until it dried up and stain came back. Don’t know what it is, it just appeared. by Alan126798

Plastics can be tricky, especially black plastics.

Soap and water was a good start, did you use dish soap or hand soap?

A good trick is to use a hair dryer to warm the plastic, it causes anything permeated to rise and obviously the plastic to expand, on a measurement we don’t even notice that allows space for a nice warm dish soap to get in and clean try a soft bristle brush, or toothbrush.

Dish soap works best because it’s both hydrophilic and hydrophobic.

It’s also great for say a preowned car you’ve just bought and plan on detailing yourself as it really takes the paint back to basics so you know what you’re working with!

Don’t use nail varnish remover, don’t use car polish, ISO alcohol may work but I’d do a minuscule spot test to make sure it doesn’t haze the finish.

Use circular motions and be patient :)

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Alan126798 OP t1_jczd4er wrote

Reply to comment by Green_Damage_8453 in How can I remove this stain on my Xbox Series X without damaging the casing? Warm water and bit of soap didn’t work. Alcohol seemingly worked until it dried up and stain came back. Don’t know what it is, it just appeared. by Alan126798

Idk bruh. I’ve always been careful about my gaming consoles and everyone in the house knows not to mess with my stuff. I just noticed it one day. Was starting to think maybe it’s always been there and I just never noticed. If non of the cleaning suggestions here work then I guess ill chalk it up to a defect in the plastic

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