News

26 January 2012

A Stately Spring Clean

The staff have given the rooms a spring clean ensuring that not only everything is sparkling but using correct cleaning methods is a method of conservation of historic and delicate objects.

Cleaning Books 204 x 204

Throughout the winter months, the team here at Woburn Abbey, led by the Curator, keep extremely busy giving each and every one of the public rooms a ‘spring clean’.

This vital task sees the team emptying the rooms, washing the paintwork and windows, brushing and vacuuming the picture frames, chandeliers and wall lights, inspecting and carefully polishing the furniture, cleaning the porcelain, netting and vacuuming the upholstery (and the list goes on) so that the rooms are completely renovated. Each afternoon the head housekeeper continues her programme of cleaning the silver and gold in the vaults - this is done regardless of whether or not the house is open or closed.

Using the correct cleaning techniques is just one of the means by which we of conserve these important historic objects and thereby preserve them for your enjoyment today and for generations to come.

On your next visit to Woburn Abbey, be sure speak to the room wardens who will be able to tell you some fascinating stories about the objects on display and how they are cared for.