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Art Tip 47:

Cleaning Oil Paintings

When cleaning an oil painting, apply a neutralizer on a piece of cotton and gently wipe it over the painting to clean off any dirt on its surface. To determine which product will clean paintings best, use a cotton swab with emulsion cleaner and varnish remover to test a corner of the painting. The emulsion cleaner removes dirt and smoke while the varnish remover removes yellowed varnish. 

Written by: Rhea Nievera

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