Keep Your Trophies Looking Brand New: 4 Tips For Cleaning a Trophy
Were you ever a member of your high school's sports team or involved in any competitive after school activity? If so, you probably have a handful if not dozens of trophies laying around the house.
Trophies are physical carriers of many wonderful memories, whether it be winning that school district game or earning the most valuable player award of the year.
You'll want to keep these memories alive for a long time, so cleaning and maintaining your trophies properly is essential. Read on to learn more about proper trophy maintenance.
1. Using Water and Soap
Trophies can come in varying shapes and sizes, and they're usually made out of different materials. Knowing what kind of materials your trophies are made from can help you better maintain them for years to come.
Most trophies that require minimal care and are usually low maintenance. Items made from pewter are some of the easiest to clean. To care for the trophy, start out with lukewarm water with mild soap, rinsing off the top layer.
Then, take a dry, soft cloth and immediately pat it dry.
Depending on how long it's been, you might want to you may want to try a non-abrasive polisher to even out any dullness in your metal trophies.
2. Cleaning Silver Trophies
If you have any silver-plated trophies, a little bit more care is suggested. You should use silver polishing cloth when cleaning your items, being careful to one clean in one smooth direction and in straight lines.
You'll know when it's time to clean your silver as you'll see a light yellowish stain start to appear on your trophies.
Cleaning your trophies might seem like a boring task, but it's proven that cleaning your home and tidying your space helps balance your mental health.
3. Displaying Trophies Safely
You'll want to display your trophies and awards, so making sure you find the proper places to store them can make all the difference of keeping them clean.
Clear cases often make the best housing for trophies because they keep the items clear from collecting dust and other particles over the years.
If you wish to display your trophies on a shelf instead, finding a place that is out of reach for children and pets might be your safe bet. If they are in a highly trafficked area, such as on your television stand or near toys and games, you also run the risk of accidentally knocking them over when doing simple chores.
If you're unsure where to display your newly cleaned trophies check out some ideas for creative ways to display your awards.
4. Storing Trophies For Safekeeping
If displaying trophies is not for you, or you wish to display some but store a few away, you'll want to prepare the items for long term storage.
Wrapping substances like tissue paper and polythene bags will help keep dust and dirt away from your items which can lead to unpleasant allergies.
Refrain from using printed paper such as flyers or newspaper as they might stain your trophies.
Caring for Your Trophies
Your awards and achievements deserve to be looked after and displayed proudly. Caring for them by cleaning them periodically and storing them properly allows you to make the best of your cherished memories.
For tips on how to keep other types of trophies clean, check out our blog.