When you invest in a piece of art for your home, you naturally want it to remain beautiful for many years. Fortunately, art on canvas and acrylic glass doesn't require much maintenance – but a few good habits can make a big difference.
With the right placement and gentle cleaning, your images can retain their colours and expression for decades. If you follow some simple advice, your artwork can easily stay beautiful for 30 - 50 years or more.
Avoid direct sunlight
Light plays a major role in how art is perceived in a room. But direct sunlight can, over time, affect the colours in a work of art.
Even quality prints can gradually fade if exposed to strong UV light day after day. Therefore, it is recommended to hang pictures in a place where there is natural light – but not direct sunlight on the artwork itself.
This does not mean that art cannot hang in bright rooms. On the contrary. It's simply about avoiding places where the sun hits directly for extended periods.
Avoid humid rooms
Another important point is the placement in the home. Art thrives best in a stable indoor climate.
Rooms with high humidity, steam, or large temperature fluctuations can affect materials like canvas and wooden frames over time. Therefore, it is best to avoid placing them in, for example, bathrooms or very humid kitchens.
A common living space with stable temperature and humidity is ideal for both canvas and acrylic prints.
Cleaning canvas pictures
Canvas usually requires minimal maintenance.
Over time, dust may accumulate on the surface, and it is best removed very carefully. Use a dry, soft cloth or a duster and lightly wipe across the canvas.
Avoid:
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cleaning products
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spray
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hard scrubbing
If a small stain appears, a slightly damp microfibre cloth can be used carefully, but canvas should generally be kept as dry as possible.
Cleaning acrylic glass pictures
Acrylic glass is known for its clear and glossy surface, but the material requires a little more care when cleaning.
Dust and fingerprints are best removed with a clean microfibre cloth that will not scratch the surface.
If more cleaning is needed, you can:
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Lightly dampen a microfibre cloth with lukewarm water or mild soapy water
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Gently wipe the surface
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Wipe dry with a clean cloth to avoid streaks
It is important not to use rough cloths, paper, or strong cleaning agents, as acrylic can be scratched or become dull by chemicals.
Handle your pictures with care
When moving or hanging a picture, it's a good idea to handle it gently.
Avoid pressing directly on the canvas surface, and hold acrylic pictures by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Small details like these help preserve the artwork in the best possible condition.
Art created to last
Modern art prints are produced using materials designed to last a long time. Canvas is a robust material that can withstand daily use in the home while retaining its artistic expression.
When works are placed correctly and cleaned gently, they can retain both colours and details for 30 - 50 years or more.
Small habits make a big difference
Taking care of your art isn't about advanced maintenance. It's about a few simple habits:
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Avoid direct sunlight
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Do not place art in humid rooms
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Gently remove dust with a soft cloth
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Use a microfibre cloth for acrylic glass
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Avoid strong cleaning agents
With these simple tips, your artworks can continue to create atmosphere and personality in your home for many years to come.