A photo frame is no longer the lesser piece of art that gets little attention. When guests visit your home and glance at your framed pictures or art pieces, they will see your frames as well. When combined with the correct matting, a good frame rounds up the look of a piece of art or photograph.
This simply means that a dusty and dirty frame will only distract the focus from the real thing. With this in mind, picture frames need regular cleaning and maintenance to look their best and showcase your artwork and photos at their finest. Here, we have given you some of our best cleaning and care tips for large picture frames.
The Right Way to Clean Your Frames
If you have an acrylic photo frame, simply use a damp cloth or better still, a microfiber cloth to wipe it down. Avoid using paper towels, rough fabric, and glass cleaners to avoid scratching the surface.
For wooden frames, a dust cleaner or a damp cloth will deliver the best results. Again, avoid any harsh cleaning products or wood polish as they could create moisture. A microfiber cloth with some glass cleaner is perfect for a glass frame.
The Right Way to Hang Your Frames
Secondly, the correct placing of your frames has an impact on their appearance. For example, you want to avoid mold and mildew from putting up shop in your frame, be sure to hang it away from the direct line of HVAC equipment. When you place them where the heating vents blow at them, they might experience condensation and rise in temperatures –the two perfect ingredients for mold and mildew.
Similarly, be sure to hang them away from direct sunlight. This includes reflected light rays from glass or mirrors. The sun has damaging effects on both glass and metal. Finally, let your frames hang in a drywall away from moist places. Moisture promotes mold and mildew.
Additional Tips
• Be sure to dust your photo frames regularly to prevent dirt accumulation. You can keep your frames in perfect shape for years just by basic, regular dusting.
• You can disassemble the frame for deep cleaning. If you do, lay all the components over a dust-free towel and ensure they are all dry before assembling them.
There you go — the leading tips of caring for your large photo frames. From the text, it is clear that a consistent cleaning routine will ensure your frames look great for years to come.