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Cleaning Your Custom Signage

After you read this article, you will know:
*The simple key to extending the life of your custom signs by years
*What happens to custom sign that is neglected and how to avoid those problems
*How to clean your custom sign and how often to do so to ensure that it looks brand—new for many years to come

Your custom signage is something you put a lot of time and energy into — not to mention money. Ideally, you'd like your sign to last for years and years, right?

The number one way to make your custom sign last is by cleaning it regularly.

So how often is "regularly?" You don't have to spend hours scrubbing your sign every day. But, like cars, signs get dirty just sitting around. Think about it. Your custom sign is attacked daily by things like dirt, harsh winds, rain, mud, even bird poop! A regular monthly cleaning will do wonders to return your sign to the bright, polished beacon it should be.

Repeatedly cleaning your sign is the key to making it last years longer. If you neglect to clean your custom sign from time to time, dirt and grime will build up...
...And buildup makes it almost impossible to clean your sign without using something so strong that it will destroy your sign.

Picture your car sitting by the side of the road for a year — or even six months. What would it look like? It would be splattered with mud, covered in bird poop and caked with dirt and grime. Now, if your custom signs looked like that do you think people would pay attention to it? Maybe, but probably not in the way you were hoping for.

So what should you use to clean your custom signage?

Mildly soapy water is all you need to make sure your sign looks bright and shiny. Don't use anything stronger, as it could easily erode the sign materials. Simply wipe your sign gently, being sure to get in the small crevices and corners. And be sure to use a very soft cotton towel, steering clear of paper towels, which can be too rough.

Do you have custom vinyl lettering or graphics on your doors or windows? For vinyl graphics, Windex is safe to use. Just be gentle. And don't use it on decals — Windex is for vinyl graphics only.

That's all it takes!

So protect your investment by cleaning it regularly. Your customized sign is there to make you money, but you'll just end up spending more to replace it if you neglect it for too long. Just fifteen minutes once a month will ensure that your sign is bright, appealing and attractive.

...So remember: A clean sign lasts longer!