Developing and evaluating cleaning techniques
Example project
Cleaning of artefacts
Cleaning aims to remove soil and contaminants from the surface of an object. The cleaning process chosen should not causes damage to the object nor alter its artistic integrity. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College is investigating new cleaning processes, and evaluating the effects that cleaning has on surfaces both immediately and after further ageing has occurred. Examples include solvent cleaning of oriental lacquer (including aqueous cleaning of water-sensitive surfaces), and laser or solvent cleaning of plastics.
Further reading
Scientific literature
Image credit: Judith Thei, courtesy of the V&A
