Pole Light Cover is Filthy

[debodun]

I cleaned my pole light today. Ordinarily the plastic cap is nice and white and only needs a wipe with a damp cloth. I was amazed at the color of it when I looked closely. I've had it 4 years and it never looked so dirty. I soaked it in water, then scrubbed with an old toothbrush. That didn't help much - then I tried steel wool pad. This is as clean as I could get it. I wonder if the wildfire particulates have anything to do with it looking like this. Any suggestion how to get it looking better?

 

[IrishEyes]

Maybe soak in bleach water or vinegar overnight? Maybe even Baking Soda paste overnight

 

[That Lady in PA]

Plastic degrades as it ages. that may be as good as it will get.

There are spray paints that are designed to adhere to plastic...

 

[MACKTEXAS]

^^^^
Yes, that's what I'd do - just paint it. If you're using LED bulbs, they probably won't generate enough heat to damage the paint.

 

[Naturally]

Here's a YouTube video featuring a plastic bowl, but hey, it's plastic.
The video offers lots of great ideas. If you go the dishwasher route, I'd only use the top drawer.
... but I don't think @debodun has a dishwasher anyway
OH and while you might try alcohol, I wouldn't use the good whiskey