ᐅ KALLAX Treated with Sunlight Brighteners – Have Stains Appeared?
Created on: 10 May 2021 08:37
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Repona
Hello everyone,
I recently treated an IKEA KALLAX shelf unit with so-called sun bleaches to refresh its appearance and bring out some color. Unfortunately, I noticed afterward that some spots or uneven discolorations appeared on parts of the shelf that were not there before.
Does anyone have experience with treating KALLAX furniture with sun bleaches? Which ingredients might cause these stains, and is there a way to remove or at least reduce them?
For me, it is important to understand whether the stains are caused by a chemical reaction with the material or if they are residues that can be treated.
Thanks in advance for any tips and insights!
I recently treated an IKEA KALLAX shelf unit with so-called sun bleaches to refresh its appearance and bring out some color. Unfortunately, I noticed afterward that some spots or uneven discolorations appeared on parts of the shelf that were not there before.
Does anyone have experience with treating KALLAX furniture with sun bleaches? Which ingredients might cause these stains, and is there a way to remove or at least reduce them?
For me, it is important to understand whether the stains are caused by a chemical reaction with the material or if they are residues that can be treated.
Thanks in advance for any tips and insights!
ryan1 schrieb:
this happens more often than people thinkThat’s true, such surprises can be really frustrating. It’s understandable that you’re disappointed, Repona.
Sometimes it helps to see the appearance of these stains as part of a learning process and not be too hard on yourself.
Have you considered contacting IKEA or the manufacturer of the sun bleacher? They might have recommendations for suitable products or at least be able to confirm that KALLAX is not suitable for this use.
I hope you find a solution that satisfies you.
faso31 schrieb:
Are there any concrete indications or evidence regarding the strength of the solvents or oxidizing agents in the brightener?That is exactly a crucial point. Many commercially available sun brighteners contain rather aggressive oxidizing agents designed to cause color changes in textiles. However, these agents have not been tested on wood-based materials or melamine surfaces.
If Repona applied the brightener undiluted or pure, this could lead to irreversible damage. Therefore, I tend to suspect that the stains formed are caused on a microscopic level by discoloration of the decoration.
I would be interested to know if you have the opportunity to test on an inconspicuous corner whether the stains can be mechanically treated (e.g., gently with sandpaper) or if they are firmly bonded to the surface.