Published: August 8, 2019
Q: We would like assistance with art restoration and cleaning. Our customers are cleaning paintings from soot and other environmental pollutants. What might you recommend?
A: For cleaning and art restoration of paintings, we would recommend a gentle yet highly effective detergent, Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent. Liquinox detergent is a mild, neutral pH cleaner, yet offers powerful emulsification and removal of organic residues. It is biodegradable, drain-safe and phosphate free.
You can use it on both classic and modern paintings. We would recommend a 0.5% (5 ml / L) solution on a swab followed by purified water and a dry swab. This lighter than usual concentration (typically used at 1-2%) will allow for easier removal of detergent and residuals. You might consider using a swab for cleaning and rinsing.
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