Acrylic Dragon Calendar Care: Keep Your Desk Calendar Clear

Quick answer

Wipe your acrylic calendar with a soft microfiber cloth and mild soapy water, avoid paper towels and alcohol, and store the interchangeable cards flat to prevent scratches and cloudiness.

Diagnose your acrylic calendar problem

• Symptom: Fingerprints and smudges: Clean with a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water and a drop of mild dish soap. Wipe gently in one direction, then dry with a second clean microfiber cloth. Avoid paper towels and tissues, which can leave lint and micro-scratches.
• Symptom: Cloudy or hazy surface: This is often caused by alcohol, ammonia, or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with plain water and mild soap, then dry fully. If haze remains, the acrylic may be etched. Never use glass cleaner, acetone, or alcohol on acrylic.
• Symptom: Fine scratches from dust or cards: Dust the calendar with a clean, dry microfiber cloth before wiping. Handle cards by the edges and slide them in and out gently. For light scratches, a plastic polish made for acrylic can help, but test on a hidden corner first. Stop polishing if the scratch is deep enough to feel with a fingernail.
• Symptom: Cards sticking or not sliding: Check that cards are not bent and that the holder is free of debris. Clean the card slot with a dry microfiber cloth wrapped around a thin card. Do not force cards, as this can crack the acrylic. If the slot is cracked or warped, replace the calendar rather than forcing cards.
• Symptom: Yellowing or brittleness: Yellowing usually means long-term UV exposure or age-related degradation. Move the calendar away from direct sunlight. If the acrylic feels brittle or has small cracks, stop using it and replace it. Keep the calendar out of direct sun and away from heat sources.

Product facts

• Acrylic Calendar - Year of the Dragon: Features interchangeable cards and a built-in place to hold them. Store unused cards in the holder or a flat container to prevent bending and scratching the acrylic when swapping months.