How to Prevent Picture Frame Damage and Keep Your Photos Safe
If you want to continue to enjoy your photo and picture frame for years, it's important to know how to protect it from permanent damage.Although there are many ways you can ruin your photo and picture frame, there are four simple things you can do to keep your picture frame looking good for years.Many people don't realize how easy it is to protect your pictures until it's sadly too late.With these four important tips you can help keep your photo and picture frame looking good for many years.
Keep Your Picture Frame from Direct Sunlight
We all know the damage the sun can do to our skin, and unforfunately our favorite photos are no different. The suns powerful UV rays can badly damage your pictures so reduce the risk of long-term damage and fading pictures by keeping your picture frames away from direct sunlight.
If it's impossible for you to keep your picture frame away from direct sunlight, there are a few things you can do. The first thing would be to make a copy of your special photo so if the picture is damaged by sunlight you still have a good photo.The second thing you should do is use UV glass or UV acrylic which will dramatically reduce the UV exposure on your photo. Although your picture will be protected, your frame may still fade in the direct sunlight. Some of the picture frames that are most sensitive to fading are those made out of natural materials like paper, fabric and wood. You should also be careful with stained or colored frames like red, green or blue picture frames.
Avoid Moisture
We all know about moisture damage caused by flooding, but have you considered damage caused by steam? Pictures and picture frames are damaged by this type of moisture. Be sure to avoid hanging your picture frames next to the kitchen sink or in a bathroom where it can get hot and steamy. If you choose to display pictures in these locations, be sure you have extra copies of your photos made and choose a frame that wont get damaged by moisture. The best frames for moist areas are metal picture frames that are made out of aluminum and wont rust.
Be cautious of picture frames with a sealed back.A sealed back can be either taped closed or glued shut with paper to give it a more finished look and help keep it clean and protected. The sealed back does not protect your picture from moisture- in fact, it can trap moisture inside.Moisture is naturally found in the air in the form of humidity.When the temperature outside the picture frame is different from that on the inside of the frame, moisture builds. If there is a sealed back on your picture frame, there is no way for the moisture to escape so its absorbed by your photo.
If you live in an area of high humidity, you should consider investing in spacers or mats to keep your picture from touching the glass. When a picture touches the glass continuously in high humidity, the picture can stick to the glass and be permanently damaged.Mats or spacers help keep the glass from resting on the photo and allow for air movement so the photo can never adhere to the glass.
Use Caution with Spray Cleaners
This may sound like an obvious suggestion, but there are many people who do not realize the damage that can be done to their photos by spraying glass cleaner on their picture frame glass.Anytime you're planning to use a spray cleaner to clean your picture frame, always remove the photo first before cleaning. The sprayed liquid can seep under the glass and permanently stain your picture.If you don't want to remove the photo then use a cloth to clean instead of using spray cleaner directly on the glass.
More Frame Care Tips
Another important tip to remember to avoid damaging your picture frame is never stack your picture frames without protecting them. If you are moving or need to store your frames, be sure to protect them with bubble wrap or thick towels. Metal and wood picture frames are difficult to repair, so take extra precautions to properly protect them when storing.
By remembering these tips you can protect your picture frames and special photos so you'll never have the disappointment of ruining something you love. Keep these tips in mind and you will have picture frames that retain their beauty and look good for many years.
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