business signage, how to clean a sign, customized signage, sign design, caring for my sign

business signage, how to clean a sign, customized signage, sign design, caring for my sign

The Secret to Lengthening the Lifespan of Your Business Sign

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

You invested money on your business sign and its paid off. But you want that investment to keep paying off, right? You want your business signage to last for years to come.

The single best way to make your business signs last is by cleaning them regularly.

So how often is "regularly?" It's not like you have to take a giant power washer to your sign daily. But, like cars, signs get dirty just sitting around. Think about it. Your outdoor 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.

Regularly cleaning your sign is the key to making it last years longer. If you neglect to clean your business 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 ruin your sign. Imagine your car sitting by the side of the road for a year — or even six months. What would it look like? It would be splashed with mud, covered in bird poop and caked with dirt and grime. Now, if your business sign looked like that do you think people would pay attention to it? Maybe, but not in a good way.

So what should you use to clean your business sign?

Mildly soapy water is all you need to keep your sign looking 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 vinyl lettering or graphics on your business's windows or doors? 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 care for your investment by cleaning it regularly. Your business 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!