How to clean a card's surface before grading
Only loose dust, fibers or a light fingerprint come off, with a clean microfiber cloth and almost no pressure. If something doesn't come away easily, stop: a scratch is not dirt.
What you'll see
- Start with a microfiber cloth that's only ever touched cards.
- Lay the card on a soft mat and wipe in one direction with almost no pressure.
- Use a lint-free wipe for the edges and corners, where a cloth is too big.
- Stop if anything doesn't come away easily. Scratches, print lines and stains are not dirt.
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