How to Clean Deer Mounts
A deer mount can bring an element of nature to any room. It can also help showcase your skills as a hunter. However, it is important to keep your deer mount properly cleaned. Fortunately, cleaning your deer mount is a simple process. Follow this guide to keep your mounted deer looking like new.
Items Needed:
- Mineral Spirits
- Water
- Wash Rag
- Duster
- Use the duster and remove any dust that is on the deer's fur or mount. Removing dust is the first step in the cleaning process. If you do not remove all the dust, then a film will be left on the deer, and it will not look clean.
- Apply mineral spirits to the deer's nose and eyes. Over time the deer's eyes and nose will start to look dry and faded. A fresh coating of mineral spirits will restore a realistic look to the animal's facial expressions. Do not get the mineral spirits in the deer's fur. It will cause the fur to become damage and fade.
- Use the water and wash rage to gently remove dust from the deer's fur coat. Only apply a small amount of water to the washrag. If the fur becomes too wet, then it will start to mold or mildew. This could potentially ruin your mounted deer. Apply water to the rag until the rag is lightly moist. Then brush it against the fur going with the direction of the fur.
- Place the mounted deer in a well ventilated area to dry. You want the deer to dry as quickly as possible. A well ventilated area will allow the moisture to dry out before mold can start growing.