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![]() How to Properly Clean a Foam Monument Sign
By Katie Schwartz, Peachtree City Foamcraft
Surprisingly, one of the most common inquires I receive from retail sign shops is "How do I clean a foam monument sign?" So here's the best 'Solution'.
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Cleaning a foam monument sign doesn't have to be a monumental task; the procedure is quite simple when you following the step-by-step cleaning process outlined below. Monument sign maintenance is a value-added service. You can offer your clients monument sign cleaning service at an additional cost or share the process with your clients to help them keep their monument sign looking good this summer and for years to come. Maintaining the appearance of your foam monument sign is the best kept secret to keeping your monument looking good for years to come. Most monument sign manufacturers recommend cleaning your monument at least once a year. This ensures that all surface molds, grime and dirt is cleaned off your monument, eliminating build up year after year and restoring luster to your foam monument sign.
Besides a nasty looking sign not only detracts from the message on it, but is also communicates a less than idyllic message about the sign. So let's take a plunge into how simple and easy it is to make and keep a foam monument sign free from those detractors and shining it's message lound-and-clear to all those prospective clients passing by, like it should.
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Now that you know the procedure necessary to clean your foamcore monument sign, let's explore some of the additional direct and indirect benefits of monument sign maintenance.
![]() One very direct benefit of maintaining monument signage includes an immediate improvement in appearance and the ability to inspect your monument. After a monument sign is cleaned, the improvement in the appearance will be instant. Indirect benefits include the value that will be placed upon the signage and your company as you become a trusted partner for your client's signage needs. This gives you a great opportunity to touch-base with your client and determine if they have any current signage needs each year. Annual cleaning and concurrent inspections ensure that your monument receives the attention it deserves in a timely fashion. Often sign shops will freshen up their client's signage with a fresh coat of latex based paint every couple of years or apply a new color to select areas to give the monument a renewed appearance. Check the base for any damage from weed whackers or lawnmowers; remove any roots or weeds near the base of the signage, etc… As I mentioned earlier, monument cleaning is truly a value added service, the gratification is instant. The renewed appearance of the monument sign will remind your client of the pride they felt when the sign was first installed. It is the same way you feel after washing your car. We know what is underneath, but it looks and makes us feel so much better after a good cleaning. Reintroduce your client to the value of their signage. After the cleaning is complete, take time to catch up with your client and determine their current or future signage needs. The most successful retail sign shops will tell you that relationship building is imperative. Offering solutions and value to their clients fosters repeat business and mutually satisfying relationships. What are you waiting for?!? Grab your scrub brush, bleach, a five gallon bucket and some mild dish detergent and your client list. Your client's signs will look great and a good cleaning could be the key to landing your next big signage project! Katie Schwartz is the Marketing Coordinator at Peachtree City Foamcraft, the leading supplier of foamcore monument signs and architectural accents. Peachtree City Foamcraft is the only wholesale manufacturer to have their product independently tested and approved to withstand 175 mph winds. katie@ptd.net
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