Museum Showcase Maintenance: A Professional Guide
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Keeping Your Exhibition Showcase in Top Shape: A Simple Maintenance Guide
You've invested in a museum showcase to safeguard valuable items from dust, pests, and climate changes. Like any specialized tool, your display case needs regular upkeep to do its job well over time. It's not just about wiping the glass; it's about protecting everything inside.
At Boxin, we want to help you protect your purchase and the items it houses. That’s why we’ve put together this simple maintenance guide—a regular checkup for your showcases.
By following these tips for cleaning, checking seals, and system checks, you can keep your display cases in good working order, ensure they provide great protection, and keep them looking good.
The Basics: Setting Up a Regular Maintenance Plan
The key is to be consistent. Waiting until something breaks can put your collection at risk. We suggest setting up a maintenance plan.
- Daily/Weekly: Quick looks and spot cleaning of the glass.
- Monthly: More detailed cleaning, checking seals, and looking at data from climate systems.
- Yearly Professional Check: A close look at the mechanics and electrics, including checking the climate controls.
This way, you can find small problems before they get big, giving you peace of mind.
Chapter 1: Cleaning—More Than Just Wiping
Cleaning a museum showcase needs more care than cleaning a window. The materials need special care to avoid damage.
What You'll Need:
- Microfiber cloths (one for each surface)
- Soft brushes for dusting
- Distilled water
- pH-neutral, ammonia-free cleaner
- Anti-static acrylic cleaner (if needed)
Cleaning Glass and Acrylic:
- Dust First: Gently dust with a soft brush or dry cloth to remove particles that could scratch.
- Apply Cleaner to the Cloth: Don't spray cleaner directly on the case. Lightly wet your cloth with cleaner.
- Wipe Gently: Wipe in one direction with light pressure.
- Buff Dry: Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe to a shine.
Note on Acrylic: Acrylic scratches easily. Use a cleaner made for acrylics.
Cleaning Frames and Inside:
The inside shouldn't need much cleaning if the seals are good. If needed, use a dry or slightly damp cloth. For frames, dust first. Then use a cloth with distilled water or pH-neutral cleaner.
Chapter 2: The Hidden Protector—Checking and Caring for Seals
The airtight seal is key to a display case. Seals keep out dust, pollution, and moisture. A bad seal puts everything at risk.
How to Check Seals:
- Look: Check seals on doors and panels for cracks or wear.
- Paper Test: Put a piece of paper between the door and seal. Close the door. If you can pull the paper out easily, the seal might be weak. Check in several places.
What to Do If a Seal Is Bad:
Don't use regular glue to fix seals. Get the right replacement seals from your supplier. They can provide advice on how to install them to get the showcase airtight again.
Chapter 3: Checking the Climate
For climate-controlled showcases, the mechanics and electronics are key. Regular checks keep the inside stable.
Passive Humidity Control (Silica Gel):
Many showcases use silica gel to control humidity.
- Check the Hygrometer: Make sure the hygrometer is accurate. Compare it to another one to check.
- Maintain the Silica Gel: Silica gel gets full over time. Remove it and dry it out or replace it. How often depends on the space environment and display cabinet.
Active Climate Control Systems:
For showcases with climate control, regular checks are key.
- Review Data: Review the system's data. Look for odd changes in temperature and humidity.
- Yearly System Check: We suggest having a professional check the system every year. They will use tools to check the sensors and adjust them. They will also check fans and filters.
This way, your climate-controlled showcase stays in good shape and your collection stays protected.
In Conclusion: Working Together to Protect
Your museum showcase protects precious items. By keeping up with maintenance, you're protecting the showcase and what's inside.
From a small display to a modular system, these tips for care, cleaning, and checks are important. A well-kept showcase works better, lasts longer, and shows your dedication to your collection.
We're here to help. If you have questions about maintenance, need parts like seals, or want to schedule a check, please reach out.
Protect your showcase and everything inside. Contact us for maintenance help or to learn more about our services.
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