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Easy Steps to Care for Your Photo Frames

If you have picture frames in your house, chances are good that you may not know how to properly care for them. Find out what you need to do to protect your pictures forever and how to keep your picture frames looking good for years.

The Importance of Creating Duplicates of Your Special Photos

One of the most important things you can do when it comes to caring for your photos, is to make sure you have a way to create a duplicate of your most important photos.With digital cameras, it's easy to take and print photos whenever you want.But what about your old photos displayed on your walls or table tops? Do you know where the negatives, slides or CDs storing them are in case you need to replicate them?

Those special irreplaceable photos require high quality replication to help make sure that you never lose them.There are several ways to make copies of your special pictures, but it's best to seek the help of a professional who will ensure your photos are properly replicated without damaging your photos.

Clean Your Photo Frames Regularly

Just like any other item in your home or office, picture frames get dirty and need to be dusted regularly. The best way to do that is to place a thick towel on a flat surface and lay the picture frame face down on the towel. This will protect the frames finish and glass from scratching.Next, take off the backing and carefully remove the picture.

Once you have opened the back portion of the frame and removed the photo, simply lift the glass from the frame. Go ahead and clean the glass with a glass cleaner.Remember if it's acrylic you should only use soap and water as glass cleaner will ruin the acrylic. Paper towels can scratch the surface of acrylic, so it is better to use cloth towels.If you're wanting to use conservation techniques and protect your photos , you should only clean the glass with a cloth as paper towels leave an acid residue behind on the glass.

The care of your frame largely depends upon the finish and material used to make the frame. To clean a wood picture frame with a smooth lacquer finish use a dust cleaner or a water dampened cloth. To prevent damage to your frame be sure before using any type of cleaner that your wood frame has a lacquered finish similar to a piece of furniture.And don't forget to remove your photo from the frame before cleaning with a spray cleaner.

For unfinished picture frames that have raw or unprotected wood surface, be especially careful as they can be damaged if not properly cleaned. Unlike finished or lacquered wood frames with a protective finish, unfinished wood picture frames should only be dusted with a soft dry toothbrush or possibly a small vacuum.This method cleans your frame off without leaving pieces of paper towel or cloth stuck to your unfinished wood frame. Avoid using dust cleaners or wood cleaners on unfinished wood picture frames as they can stain or discolor the bare wood frame.

How to Care for Your Metal Picture Frames

Metal picture frames can be cleaned in several ways.Use a water dampened towel to gently clean off any metal picture frames.Wipe the frame carefully and then dry with a soft dry cloth to avoid leaving water spots.

If you have a precious metal frame, like a solid pewter photo frame, silver plated frame or sterling silver frame, you need to determine if it has a lacquered finish. In most cases, if youve had the frame for a while and it hasnt tarnished you can be pretty sure its a lacquered frame. A frame with a lacquered finish should only be cleaned with a water dampened cloth and dried right away with a clean dry towel.

If you have an old silver frame that has tarnished, then chances are very good it doesnt have any lacquer coating and needs to be cleaned with a silver cleaner. Be sure to carefully read the cleaner instructions before applying. And, remember to always take out your picture before cleaning your frame so you don't ruin your picture.

Anytime you use any cleaner, always test a small section of the bottom or back of the frame to make sure the cleaner works well with your metal frame. Once done with cleaning your metal frame, wash your hands to avoid transferring any cleaning residue to your photo. Before replacing your photo, make sure the glass and frame are completely dry before putting back your photo. If there is moisture remaining on the glass, you can run the risk of having your photo damaged if the photo sticks to the glass.

As you can see, its very easy to properly care for your frames and photos by following these simple steps. By consistently taking care of your photos and frames, your framed memories will always look their best.

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