Mini Picture Cleaning Kit

The Mini Picture Cleaning Kit contains supplies for removing surface dirt and oxidation products from unvarnished and varnished oil paintings. It contains both dry cleaning and aqueous cleaning materials.

Picture Cleaning Tutorial

Included in the Mini Picture Cleaning Kit:

• Cotton-tip Applicators

• Cotton Balls

• Dry Cleaning Sponge (small)

• Micro-Mesh Sheet

• Picture CleanGel (4 fl oz)

• Purified Deionized Water (4 fl oz)

• Odorless Mineral Spirits (4 fl oz)

Dusting and Dry Cleaning

There are several methods to clean paint surfaces, including using a soft-haired brush to brush away dust in a vacuum.

If these methods do not clean a painted surface well enough, the next step is to use dry cleaning methods that clean the surface more aggressively. Using materials such as microfiber cloths and dry cleaning sponges, you can safely remove dirt from the surface of the painting. If dusting and dry cleaning methods do not succeed in removing soil from paint surfaces, only then use an aqueous cleaning method.

Aqueous Cleaning

Picture CleanGel is a solvent-free aqueous gel cleanser that is gentle on varnished and unvarnished paint surfaces. The gel cleanser removes soil, proteinaceous, and carbohydrate materials from varnished and unvarnished oil paint surfaces. It is also useful as a cleaner for paintings that have collected dirt and dust immediately before varnishing.

Directions

Read the directions carefully and proceed to use the product only according to these directions:

1. Apply the gel with a soft brush and stir momentarily on the surface.

2. Wipe away almost immediately with a dry cotton swab (lint-free) and let it completely dry. Roll the cotton swab on the surface to avoid abrading the surface of the painting.

3. Rinse with deionized water and allow it to evaporate to dryness. Rinse by moistening a cotton swab or ball with the water and gently wipe the surface by rolling the cotton on the surface.

4. Rinse with mineral spirits in the same manner as the deionized water and allow it to evaporate to dryness.

5. CAUTION: Use only as directed. Test the product on an inconspicuous part of the painting before using it as directed. Use sparingly only on oil paint or varnished surfaces. Do not use on acrylic paintings. When using water and mineral spirits to remove Picture CleanGel residue, test first on the surface. On new oil paint surfaces, mineral spirits may cause the lifting of pigment or paint. If this happens, use only deionized water to remove CleanGel residue from surfaces.

Health and Safety

WARNING! CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES. Flammable liquid and vapor. It is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Affects the central nervous system. Irritates skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Overexposure may result in nausea, headache, confusion, or instability. Conforms to ASTM D 4236.

PRECAUTIONS: Avoid prolonged contact with skin and breathing vapors. Keep away from eyes. Keep away from heat or flame. Use with adequate ventilation. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.