The majority of business signs suffer greatly from weather, traffic muck, grime etc and a regular clean will keep them looking their best between professional refits.
Test Your Cleaner First
Before you start cleaning the sign, test a small area first. If you are using a solvent based cleaner make sure it won’t dissolve the vinyl of the lettering or the clouding of the acrylic panels. A couple of minutes is all you need to test the cleaner on a small area of the sign out of concern.
Match the Method to the Material
Aluminium and acetal panels can be wiped down with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Acrylic faces are best cleaned with a non-abrasive plastic cleaner. Never use a cleaner that contains grit as this will scratch the surface and in time dulling the finish over time.
Watch Out for Electrics
Some signs have hidden wiring that goes behind the signage fascia. Be sure to dry the sign thoroughly before reconnecting the power supply and never spray any cleaning solution down into a fixing hole or gap.
Work Safely at Height
Also work safely at height. See safe working at height for a full explanation, but remember that you must work from a stable platform, and have someone with you who can call for help if required. For occasional use a ladder is usually fine, but don’t risk your neck to change a sign.
Keep a Cleaning Schedule
Signage Exeter businesses rely on holds up well in dry spells but can gather mould and algae after wet winters. A light clean every two to three months prevents heavy build-up. More on Signage Exeter can be found at https://exeter.nettl.com/signs/.
A little regular attention to your business signs will ensure they are working as hard as possible for your business between refits.
