Yellow ceiling
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Gary RV_Wizard
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Hard to say. If the material has simply yellowed with age, it may not be cleanable because the yellow is a chemical change in the dye. If the color is something that got on it, like cigarette smoke or cooking fumes, then maybe something can be done.
What sort of ceiling material is it? Kind of fuzzy, like a short nap carpet? Vinyl/leatherette?
Is there a place where you can experiment, e.g. an area of ceiling that is inside a cupboard or closet? You need a place to make a trial run with various cleaning agents.
Some folks have had good results with those new stain remover (bleach) pens seen in tv commercials. But if the area is larger, you need something more than a felt tip dispenser.
What sort of ceiling material is it? Kind of fuzzy, like a short nap carpet? Vinyl/leatherette?
Is there a place where you can experiment, e.g. an area of ceiling that is inside a cupboard or closet? You need a place to make a trial run with various cleaning agents.
Some folks have had good results with those new stain remover (bleach) pens seen in tv commercials. But if the area is larger, you need something more than a felt tip dispenser.
Rex
Well-known member
You said yellowing in spots. That indicates it may be leaking, especially if it is the fuzzy type ceiling. You can clean that with a solution of 50-percent bleach and 50-percent water. Don't wet it down much. Spray it on and dab it off, don't rub. You could also dab it on rather than spraying.
Check your roof area for leaks and reseal all the joints.
Check your roof area for leaks and reseal all the joints.
Karl
Moderator Emeritus
DO NOT use bleach unless you've tried it in an inconspicuous place. You could end up with a '60's tie-dyed ceiling. I contacted Fleetwood a few years ago, and they recommended regular carpet cleaning solution for my 'carpeted' ceiling. I use it in a Bissell(sp?) Little Green Machine and it works well and won't damage the adhesive. For other (vinyl) ceilings, there are any number of vinyl upholstery cleaners that should do the job.
Ron
Moderator Emeritus
I have heard some folks have had success using Resolve carpet cleaner however we have used Dri Wash N Guard fabric and carpet cleaner with good results.
