In this video I break down iPhone 17 Pro “colorgate” and explain why some Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models are turning pink. And I’m going to say it the same way I said it in the video: in most cases, it’s not a random defect—it’s what you’re using around your phone. The most likely cause is hydrogen peroxide (or “active oxygen”) found in a ton of household cleaners, and it can react with the iPhone’s finish over time because the color relies on anodization. I cover the two most common ways this happens. The obvious one is directly cleaning your iPhone with the wrong stuff—peroxide-based wipes/sprays, certain Clorox/Lysol products, OxiClean-type cleaners, and general antibacterial wipes. The sneaky one (and honestly more common) is cleaning your bathroom or kitchen, then picking up your iPhone with contaminated hands—small traces can build up and the discoloration shows days or weeks later. Apple hasn’t publicly confirmed this as the official cause, but repair centers often label it as misuse and can deny replacements. CNET even tested it by rubbing hydrogen peroxide on purpose, and the phone turns pink. My takeaway: avoid peroxide/bleach cleaners, use a slightly damp cloth, and for disinfection stick to 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes—exactly what Apple recommends.