How To Clean a Glass Display Case

Glass display cases are multifunctional accessories that can be used for a variety of different reasons. Universities and schools use them to showcase students' trophies, while retail stores use for displaying products. Whatever your reason for using a glass display case, you'll need to invest some of your time and energy into keeping it clean. Allowing it to go weeks on end without cleaning will result in a dust-coated case that takes away from the natural, shimmering beauty of the case. Keep reading and we'll reveal the steps necessary to clean a glass display case.

What You'll Need

 

You'll first need to pick up some basic cleaning supplies to get started. While some people may have their own preferred cleaning method, I've found it's usually best to stick with an ammonia-based, non-streak glass cleaner, such as Windex. You can find spray bottles of this stuff for sale at most big-name grocery stores and home improvement stores. In addition to a bottle of glass cleaner, you'll also need some paper towels and a bottle of Murphy's Oil Soap. All of these supplies can be purchased for about $20-$30 bucks.

Getting Started...

 

Now that you have all of the necessary supplies, it's time to start cleaning. Spray a minimal amount of glass cleaner on the glass surface of the display case and gently wipe it off with a clean paper towel. Continue doing this until you've covered all of the visible exterior glass. When you are finished with the outside, open the display case and do the same for the inside.  Just spray a very minimal amount of the cleaner inside to clean the interior glass. Typically, the inside shouldn't be nearly as dirty or dusty as the outside, but it will still require an occasional cleaning. Be sure to wipe up any excess cleaner using a paper towel.

Instead of using glass cleaner on the wooden parts of the display case, I recommend using Murphy's Oil Soap. It's a better all-around solution for authentic wooden finishes, and using it will result in a cleaner surface. Just apply a small amount of the soap to a clean hand cloth and then rub it into the wooden parts of your display case. After the wooden areas have been thoroughly cleaned, wipe it back down with a clean towel to remove any excess moisture. Congratulations, you've just cleaned your glass display case! Perform this cleaning process once every 2-3 weeks to keep it looking sparkly clean.