In preserving your history, you keep their memory present.
Medal Cleaning is very personal. Some believe that they should be left as is to show the passage of time, where others want to ensure they look their best every time they are on display.
There is no correct answer, only some do's and don'ts which you should be aware of before you decide what is right for your medals.
Firstly, if your medals are showing any sign of corrosion (or 'rust'), then a deep clean will be required to remove the corrosion and treat the area so it doesn't return.
All methods of cleaning will generally require the medals to be removed from the ribbons as we utilise 'wet' cleaning methods. This is best carried out when having your medals mounted or refurbished. See here for the list of Do's & Don'ts
After completing an ultra-sonic clean we use a specifically formulated non-abrasive chemical cleaner that is designed for the treatment of precious metals and gems without leaving any adverse effects.
The medal has been carefully brought back to life and appears as it once did. All corrosion, dirt and residue has been removed and the medal will remain looking good as long as it is stored correctly, and lightly cleaned periodically. If you require an archival level timber storage box, our Blackwood box has the most PH neutral value of the range.
If your medals are in a bit of a state, reach out to us for an estimate on returning them to their former glory. In most cases an ultrasonic clean will do the job (which is included in the medal mounting fee), but if more care processes are required we would love to help you as well. send us a message via this form and if possible text through a photo of the medals to 0432 077 497 (or Whatsapp).
