- Natural skin oils or other contaminants can easily transfer to the print. As a preventative measure, we recommend washing your hands before touching a print.
- Use both hands and support the back of a print when picking it up.
-Never try to rub the surface of the image with your finger or nail as this may scratch the surface of the print.
- Keep your print away from direct sunlight. Even the best-quality materials are prone to cracking or fading if exposed to prolonged periods of sunlight. While normal incandescent light bulbs are fine for photographic images, fluorescent lamps emit harmful ultraviolet rays.
- Keep your print away from areas where dirt, dust, and airborne pollutants, such as cigarette smoke, can leave a discoloring residue.
- Avoid extreme fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Excessive fluctuations between dryness and humidity, or extreme heat and cold, can negatively affect the condition of your print.
