Channel letter signs enhance a business’ directory and way-finding signage, monument signage and dimensional lettering and make your business easier to find at night. The wide variety of channel letter signs and materials lend to eye-catching lighting effects that improve the perception of your brand. However, that perception only goes as far as the cleanliness and sharpness of your signage.
A dirty sign with debris stuck in your channel letters can make it seem like you have gone out of business. Even worse, people may perceive filthy signs as an indication that your store can reflect the interior. Additionally, grimy signs may be difficult for people to see. From birds’ nests and leaf buildup, along with other litter, your letters can be blocked from view. Also, as dirt accumulates on the faces of your letters, it may make your signage less effective. Dirty channel letter faces can appear to be a different color that doesn’t grab attention and can also dim illuminated signs.
Regular cleaning should be a part of your regular maintenance routines, as it helps extend the life of your sign. Dirt and debris can also cause malfunctions that require signage repair and may even cause your signs to fail. Ensure that you continue to make an impression and effectively advertise your company by scheduling regular sign cleaning.
Tips on Cleaning Your Cabinet Signs and Channel Letter Signage
The one thing to remember about cleaning channel letters is that you must use gentle materials. A lot of the sign is made of aluminum, the faces are typically made of acrylic. This material, while durable and long-lasting, can be prone to scratching without proper care; eventually, small surface scratches can make your letters look dull or hazy. You should always use a microfiber cloth that draws in dirt while being soft enough to prevent scratches. These cloths combined with clean, lukewarm water and a small amount of gentle soap or detergent should do the trick. For really stuck-on grime, you might need to find a cleaner specifically formulated for acrylic. Also, your trusted sign company can help you determine if a cleaning solution is safe for your channel letter signs.
There are many cleaning products and methods that can harm your channel letter. Ammonia-based cleaners can scratch and degrade channel letter faces. Common cleaning products that contain ammonia like glass cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, and polishing waxes should be avoided. Also, many degreasing cleaning products and vehicle waxes can also harm the acrylic components of your custom signage
Scouring pads, sponges, melamine foam, and even regular cleaning rags can also wreak havoc on your channel letter signs. These materials are all abrasive, which can negatively affect your signs. Even using a dry microfiber cloth can scratch the surface of your channel letter faces by pushing dirt into the surface and causing micro-abrasions.
If it is time to update, upgrade, or install new signage for your business, the experts at Latch-On Productions in Baton Rouge are here to help. For over 20 years, Baton Rouge businesses and organizations have received the best products, technology, craftsmanship, and service when it comes to their signage needs.