Care for Magnets
Proper storage and care for magnets can help your magnets stay stronger. To get optimal use out of your magnets, protecting and maintaining them is important. This will ensure they last as long as they can. Extend the life of your magnets with these care and storage tips:
Avoid non-magnetic storage containers
Keep your magnets in an iron-free container, like a wooden box or a plastic container. This will help prevent your magnets from attracting any metal debris.
Store away from electric currents
Strong electrical currents can disrupt a magnet’s magnetic field and cause it to demagnetize. Store your magnets away from electrical devices including, microwave ovens, wireless routers, and computers.
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Cleaning a Magnet
Cleaning magnets regularly is necessary because they collect debris, germs, dirt, and more with use. Magnets used outdoors or as a car decal should be cleaned regularly since magnets do rust when exposed to the elements.
The best thing to clean magnets with is water and mild detergent, or one of these products as your cleaner:
- Window cleaner
- Dishwashing liquid
- Window cleaner and white vinegar
- Soft cloths
Directions: Wet one cloth in warm water and your chosen cleaner, wipe the decal and magnet surfaces, rinse the magnet in clean water, use a new cloth to dry the magnet.
Caring for Flexible Magnets
When you’re not using your magnets, store them properly to keep them in good condition. You should keep your magnets in a clean, dry place. Follow these tips for each magnet type:
Rolled stock: Keep the rolled stock on its end to prevent flat spots.
Rolled sign material: Store rolled sign material on the end with the printed vinyl on the outside.
Flat magnet: Stack flat magnets on a level surface, facing the magnetic sides away from each other. Keep other objects off the magnet stack since the object could damage the magnet’s face.