How Do You Clean Oil Paintings To Preserve It For Years?
• For cleaning paintings, always make sure that the brush you are using is made of soft bristles. Soft brushes remove the dirt accumulated on the painting without damaging the painting. • For cleaning the back of the painting, first remove the painting from its frame and put it down carefully on a clean surface. • Now with the help of a small nozzle with a brush attachment, vacuum the dirt slowly and carefully. • If necessary, you can place a paper cover on the back of the painting to prevent dust from getting accumulated there. • If the varnish of the oil painting is looking aged, buy a gentle solvent known as ‘conservation liquid’ to clean it. • Before using the solvent directly on the painting, first test the reaction of the solvent by applying it on just one corner. • If the solvent is good, put the painting in an area with sufficient ventilation. • Now apply the solvent very carefully on the surface of the painting with the help of a cotton swab. • For removing the surface dirt, u
