How should acrylic, powder-coated steel, and plastic displays be cleaned in-store?

How should acrylic, powder-coated steel, and plastic displays be cleaned in-store?

A:Use a pH-neutral detergent and a soft microfiber cloth on acrylic, a mild soap solution on powder-coated steel, and plain soapy water on polypropylene or ABS. Never use alcohol, acetone, ammonia-based glass cleaner, or abrasive pads on acrylic: they cloud the surface permanently.

Neutral pHAcrylic and coated steel
No solventsAlcohol, acetone, ammonia
Care cardIssued per fixture type

Care by material

  • Acrylic — neutral soap, microfiber cloth, buff dry with a soft cloth; no solvents, and never dry-wipe a dusty surface.
  • Powder-coated steel — mild detergent, rinse, dry the edges; touch up chips before rust sets in.
  • Plastic (PP or ABS) — soapy water only; skip the solvent wipes bought for disinfection rounds.
  • Light boxes and sign faces — switch off before cleaning; plastic glazing scratches easily when wiped dry.

Most damage claims start here

Store teams tend to use one sanitizer on everything. A one-page care card per fixture type, matched to the chemicals your stores actually buy, prevents most acrylic crazing and print-loss claims before they happen.

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