How to Clean Perspex Panels

How to Clean Perspex Sheets

When discussing how to clean Perspex Sheets, it is important to know that more care must be taken than with regular materials like wood or glass. As Perspex easily scratches, there are steps to take and things to avoid to prevent a spoiled panel. This can also be applied for acrylic products such as displays, signs, screens and more. These processes must be kept in mind throughout, especially if you are selling your products online to customers.

What to do

One of the best ways to clean your acrylic is to use soapy water with a micro-fibre cloth. Using washing up detergent will create a soapy lather, whilst the micro-fibre cloth will deal with any dirt that is sitting on the panel. In addition, the micro-fibre cloth can be used for dusting and lightly wiping any dust or finger prints from the material. Also, if possible, handle the edges of the panel rather than the face when the film is removed. This prevents scratching the face of the material when the protective film is removed and avoids any fingerprints. Working with the material when the film is on will fully protect the face. Once any machining or fabrication is done the film can be removed. If you are selling the products online, remove film stickers can be added to the film, then the product is protected during transit.

What to avoid

Never use a scouring pad or anything abrasive to scrub your acrylic. This will leave deep scratches that you will be unable to buff out. Some small scuffs and scrapes can be buffed away. But this can effect the smooth face of the material and the longevity of it. Also, do not use any harsh chemical cleaners that are solvent based such as bleach. These can make the material craze on the edge, this is extremely noticeable on clear and tinted materials. These will also damage the surface of any coloured material, leaving it looking discoloured and unloved. When machining or fabricating the material, the film should only be removed at the very end. The corners can be lifted to check the material’s colour or finish, but should be kept on for machining. If it is removed, the likelihood of it being dropped, chipped or scraped is increased massively.

Selling Online

If you are selling acrylic products online, it is very important to make your customers aware of the proper process of cleaning the material. A simple guide of do’s and don’t’s can be written and included with the product. Allowing the customer to keep their products looking as good as when they received it.

These cleaning processes should be applied for all acrylic materials. Including Clear, Coloured, Tinted or Mirror panels. If you require any additional information on acrylic care, do not hesitate to contact our team.

Finally, visit the Perspex website for more information on colour technicalities and properties.

Perspex Panels are an online stockist, providing a cut to size Perspex service. We are an Approved Online Stockist, providing customers with high quality, branded Perspex sheets. We aim to provide our customers with an informative, reliable service. If you have any questions about our materials, or require a specific size, please do not hesitate to email our team. All of our products can be cut to your exact requirements. Even if you don’t see your size on our website.