Safe Cleaning Practices for Wall Graphics

Recommended Cleaning Methods

Soft cloths and mild cleaning solutions should be used to remove wall graphics without damaging the laminate applied to the graphics.

Gentle Cleaning Pressure

Cleaning should use light pressure to prevent scratching, abrasion or gradual laminate wear during routine maintenance.

Lower Wall Cleaning Awareness

Low on the wall, there is generally more contact, so these areas must be given extra attention when cleaning.

Avoiding Harsh Chemicals

Some strong chemicals can start to break down the laminate covering your print and slowly erode its durability.

Regular Cleaning Frequency

Frequent light cleaning prevents buildup of marks, fingerprints and dirt that become harder to remove later.

Cleaning Equipment Caution

Cleaning machines and carts should avoid direct contact with graphics to prevent accidental scuffs or abrasion.

Preventing Scuffs and Surface Damage

High Traffic Contact Areas

Many of the scuffs on floors occur around walls near doorways, lockers and busy pathways.

Behaviour Messaging Reinforcement

Clear reminders can discourage scratching, picking or deliberate damage to graphics in busy pupil areas.

Lower Wall Protection Strategies

Some sites are positioning the graphics higher to avoid the bag or some piece of equipment hitting it directly.

Furniture Movement Awareness

Moving desks, chairs and equipment through corridors can accidentally damage wall graphics without careful supervision.

Protective Layout Planning

Design placement can avoid extremely vulnerable areas where constant contact would cause the graphics to deteriorate quickly.

Routine Corridor Monitoring

Staff awareness during corridor supervision can help identify potential damage risks early.

Identifying Early Signs of Wear

Edge Lifting Detection

Small areas of lifting along graphic edges should be monitored before larger adhesion problems develop.

Laminate Wear Recognition

White spots or a reduction in shine on the laminate surface can result from scratches caused by excessive cleaning and washing.

Colour Fading Observation

Fade to light colours can occur on interior or exterior walls over time due to constant exposure to sunlight throughout the school day.

Surface Scuff Identification

Light surface marks are more commonly found on routes frequently used by children who tend to drag themselves along the walls of corridors.

Panel Join Visibility

These panels will inevitably have joints that, over time, may begin to show the effects of the environment or shrinkage.

Adhesion Performance Changes

Some bubbles or humps may act as impediments to further graffiti spread. They should be addressed promptly to limit the area of devastation.

Repairing and Maintaining Graphics Over Time

Individual Panel Replacement

Many of our wall graphics are installed in panels, which allows damaged panels to be replaced while the remaining panels remain on the wall.

Surface Cleaning Before Repair

Repairs should only be attempted once surfaces are clean and free from dust or cleaning residue. 

Planned Maintenance Inspections

Regular visual checks are recommended to ensure that the appearance, adhesion integrity and structural integrity of wall graphics remain intact.

Minor Edge Repairs

Sometimes patches can be small and treated with a prompt repair to prevent larger patches from falling off the wall.

Professional Repair Assessment

Specialist installation contractors will assess any damage to the lift and let you know whether it needs repairing or replacing.

Replacement Planning

Long-term wall graphic systems should include planned replacement cycles for areas experiencing heavier wear.