How to Clean a Painting

Paintings attract dirt, grime and dust over time. The paintings should be cleaned often to remove all of those items to keep the painting from looking dull. If the dirt, grime and dust are allowed to stay on the painting, it could eventually ruin the painting. This article will instruct you on how to clean a painting.

How to Clean a Painting

1. Place a cloth on a level surface. Cover the surface with a cloth to protect the surface.




2. Remove the center of a loaf of bread. Use the white center parts and do not use the crust.




3. Take the white part of the bread and roll it into a ball.




4. Scrub the surface gently with the ball of bread to remove any dust and dirt.




5. If the bread becomes dirty, repeat steps 2-4 until the entire painting is clean.




6. Use a paintbrush with soft bristles to remove any crumbs.