Ornament cleaning in Exeter
Professional ornament cleaning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Ornaments, collectables, and decorative items cleaned gently and carefully. Display cabinets and shelves cleaned too - everything arranged back neatly, looking cared-for instead of dusty.
Those Collections Gathering Dust
You've got a cabinet full of treasured ornaments or shelves displaying your collectables - things you love looking at but haven't actually cleaned in... how long?
They're dusty, some are grubby, and you know they need doing but the thought of taking everything down, cleaning it all carefully, cleaning the shelves, then putting it all back perfectly is exhausting.
So they sit there looking gradually more neglected.
💡 Pro tip: Regular gentle cleaning actually preserves ornaments and collectables. Dust is mildly acidic and abraded - it slowly damages finishes over time.
Why Regular Cleaning Matters
Clean ornaments vs dusty ones:
| ✅ Regularly Cleaned | ❌ Dusty and Neglected |
|---|---|
| Colours bright and clear | Dulled by dust layer |
| Details visible | Lost in grime |
| Valuable items preserved | Dust slowly damages finishes |
| Display looks cared-for | Looks like a charity shop |
| Easy to maintain | Gets worse until it's a huge job |
The Service
🔧 What Happens
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Photography | Take photos of arrangement (so it goes back right) |
| Remove | Each item carefully taken down |
| Clean items | Gentle cleaning appropriate to material |
| Clean display | Shelves, cabinet glass, backing all cleaned |
| Replace | Items arranged back perfectly (or rearranged if you want) |
📦 You Get
- Clean, bright ornaments
- Sparkling display cabinet
- Everything back in place (or rearranged)
- Items preserved and cared for properly
Pricing
| Collection Size | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single shelf or small cabinet | 1 hr | £60 |
| Full display cabinet | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Multiple shelves/cabinets | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Large collection or whole room | 3 hrs | £160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time depends on number of items and how intricate they are.
Perfect For...
✅ Display cabinets - ornaments and glass cleaned inside and out
✅ High shelves - no risky stepladder work for you
✅ Valuable collectables - careful handling of precious items
✅ Elderly households - fiddly work that's hard with arthritis or poor eyesight
✅ Spring cleaning - get those collections properly sorted
✅ Before family visits - display looking its best
Why Choose Us for Ornament cleaning in Exeter?
Gentle cleaning of delicate items
Careful handling of valuable collectables
Display cabinets cleaned at same time
Items arranged back neatly
What to Expect
Step 1: Photograph and Remove
I'll photograph your arrangement so everything can go back exactly right, then carefully remove each piece.
Step 2: Clean Everything
Ornaments cleaned gently using appropriate methods for the material. While they're off, I'll clean the cabinet glass, shelves, and backing thoroughly.
Step 3: Arrange Back
Everything replaced carefully in its original position (or I can rearrange if you want a change). Display looking fresh and cared-for again.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to clean your own ornaments? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Cleaning by material
China and porcelain:
- Warm water with drop of washing-up liquid
- Soft cloth or soft brush for details
- Rinse in clean water, dry with soft cloth
- Never use abrasives or harsh chemicals
Glass:
- Warm water and washing-up liquid
- Or 50/50 white vinegar and water for sparkle
- Soft cloth, cotton buds for tight details
- Dry immediately to prevent water marks
Painted or gilded items:
- Barely damp cloth only - no soaking
- Be very gentle with painted details
- Dry immediately
- Never use chemicals - they'll remove paint
📸 Before you start
- Photograph the arrangement from multiple angles
- Work in sections so you remember what goes where
- Lay out items on a soft towel as you remove them
- Keep similar items together
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Soaking ornaments that aren't solid (water gets inside, causes damage)
- Using hot water on delicate items (can crack them)
- Harsh scrubbing on painted or gilded items
- Cleaning everything at once and forgetting the arrangement
- Not drying glass properly (water marks are hard to remove once dry)
💡 Pro tricks:
- Cotton buds are brilliant for cleaning intricate details
- Microfibre cloths won't leave lint like tea towels
- Clean ornaments on a folded towel - if you drop one it's less likely to break
- Take "before" photos - you'll be amazed at the difference
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📸 Rearrangement service: If you fancy a change in how things are displayed, I can suggest new arrangements. Sometimes a fresh layout makes a collection feel completely different.
Mixed collections? Books, ornaments, photo frames all mixed together? No problem - I'll clean everything and arrange it all back neatly.
Particularly valuable items? Let me know and I'll take extra care. I'm fully insured, but I understand some things are irreplaceable - I'll treat them accordingly.
Display cabinet needs attention? While we're at it, I can tighten loose hinges, replace cabinet lights, adjust shelves - mention it when booking.
Older Exeter houses with high shelves? Victorian and Georgian rooms often have picture rails and high shelving. I've got decent stepladders and I'm comfortable working safely at height.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of ornaments can you clean?
China figurines, glass ornaments, ceramic collectables, picture frames, vases, decorative plates - basically anything that sits on display gathering dust. I'll clean each piece carefully and put it back where it came from (or rearrange however you want).
Is this service suitable for valuable collectables?
Yes - I handle everything carefully and use appropriate gentle cleaning methods. If you've got particularly valuable or fragile items (antique porcelain, delicate glass), just let me know and I'll take extra care. I'm fully insured if that gives you peace of mind.
Do you clean the display cabinets and shelves too?
Absolutely - there's no point cleaning the ornaments and putting them back on dusty shelves. I'll clean the cabinet glass, shelves, and backing while the ornaments are off, then arrange everything back nicely.
How often should ornaments be cleaned?
Every 3-6 months ideally, depending on the room. Display cabinets protect them a bit, but dust still gets in. Open shelves need doing more often - things get surprisingly grimy just sitting there.
Can you clean high shelves or items in awkward spots?
Yes - I've got stepladders and I'm comfortable reaching high shelves safely. That's often exactly why people book this service - getting to those high display shelves without risking life and limb on a wobbly chair.
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