A medal is not only a "gift of honor", but also a special "sense of ceremony". It may be a testimony of a certain game, and it carries the sweat and hard work of the winner. Of course, it is precisely because it is not easy to come by that we need to take good care of this "honor" so that it can last forever. So Karon has specially sorted it out for you here. The maintenance methods of customized medals are all below, come and have a look!

1. Avoid stacking and bumping
Medals and badges made of gold and silver are relatively soft, so remember not to stack them, otherwise it is easy to cause the risk of deformation. And be careful to avoid mutual friction and bumping when taking and putting. In addition, if you encounter some small bumps, do not use blunt instruments or ointments such as toothpaste to deal with them at will, otherwise it will affect the appearance of the medal to a certain extent.
2. Keep dry and avoid moisture
Most custom metal awards and badges are made of metal materials, which are very easy to rust or corrode after being damp. If they are stored in a humid environment for a long time, they will also easily appear white fog. Therefore, when collecting medals, they need to be stored in a sealed box and away from a humid environment.
3. Random touch is easy to leave marks
Wet hands or sweaty hands randomly touch medals and badges and easily leave fingerprints or sweat marks. If you want to appreciate and play with them, you can wear thinner gloves. Gold medals are placed for too long, and it is inevitable that some dust will be contaminated. At this time, you should wipe them with soft cloth products, and for small details in the corners, you need to wipe them with a soft brush.
4. Acid and alkali oxidation will corrode
Acids and alkalis have a strong corrosive effect on metals. At the least, they will cause oxidation and discoloration, and at the worst, the entire medal will be damaged and perforated. Therefore, medals must not be placed together with acidic and alkaline items!
So here comes the point. How should medals be stored? Don't worry, there are two main ways to store medals: photo frame storage or electroplating.
NO.1  Photo frame storage
Photo frame storage is to nail the medals in a photo frame and mount them. This is easier to understand. It is equivalent to mounting photos and then hanging them on the wall at home. You can enjoy them anytime and anywhere and also decorate the house.
NO.2  Electroplating: Compared with photo frame storage, electroplating will cost slightly more, but its effect will be very good, and the storage time will be longer after electroplating. For medals with commemorative significance, electroplating is indeed the best storage method.
OK, today's knowledge about medal maintenance ends here. Karon will continue to share in the future, but if you are interested in medal or trophy customization, you can also consult Karon!