No matter how expensive they are, your porcelain figurines would lose their beauty and class when they are all covered in dust and other buil-up. Other accumulations and certain conditions may also cause deterioration. Thus, regular cleaning and proper care is highly important.
What good are porcelain collectibles if we don’t show them off? Choose an area in your home that is cool and is away from sunlight. A long term exposure to sunlight will cause fading of its color in the long run.
It is most advisable to display your figurines on covered glass cabinets. In this way, there is minimal contact with dust and smoke. This will save you time and effort, since you do not have to clean your figurines so often. Of course you don’t need us to tell you to choose a strategic yet noticeable spot where it is not susceptible to any disturbance.
Dust off your figurines regularly using a small brush with soft bristles. A make up brush would be most ideal. However, merely dusting your figurines is not enough. Regular cleaning will not only restore its beauty but will also lengthen its shelf-life. Clean porcelain figurines with the use of your bare hands, mild soap solution, soft cloth and warm water. Use a gentle circular stroke when rubbing and air dry after rinsing. If you happen to own a rare collection, scrub only on areas that have stains on it. You should also apply high caution when removing any stain or build up. Place a soft towel and rubber mats on and around your working area to make it breakage-proof.
Warning! Never use any cleaning solution that contains bleach or ammonia. These substances will surely end the perfection of your porcelain figurines.
Cleaning your porcelain figurines and other collector figures should be done habitually. Don’t be overly cautious that you would rather not touch or remove it from its place. Proper care and cleaning will make it last longer, and thus will give it a greater value.