Adda Flagpoles recommends the following tips for proper flag pole care to help extend the life of your flag and pole. Whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere across Australia, our flag pole care advice covers cleaning, inspection, and the use of flag pole accessories, helping you enjoy high-quality flags Australia and flag poles for sale that shine year-round.
- Keep your flag clean of dust, dirt and stains by regularly laundering them as dirt grinds away at the fibres of material. Also a clean flag looks more impressive.
- Allow your flags to fly free without touching foliage, buildings or any obstructions.
- Natural wear occurs in flags when it “whips” in the wind, allowing the woven fibers to rub against themselves.
- Do not pack away a wet flag as it will smell. Continue to fly the flag after wet weather so it can air dry.
- When lowering a flag, always roll up your flag and store in a dry place so as to prevent creasing.
- During a storm or strong winds, bring the flag in. Strong winds increase a flag’s natural whipping action which will increase the rate of wear. Wet weather also fills the flag with water which puts excessive strain on the fabric and stitching in violent winds, particularly with large flags flown on high flagpoles.
- When a flag is dirty it is safe to launder or dry clean. Adda Flagpoles suggests to immerse the flag in a bucket of laundry powder solution and cold water and let it sit for a few days and then run it through a normal machine cycle.
- When your flag signs signs or wear and tear, or as soon as any fraying startson any part of a flag, replace it with a spare and have the damaged flag repaired.
- Keep in mind that your flags represent you, your country, your city, your company, your club. The care and attention you show your flags reflects on your business.
Most flags are flown 24/7 and need to be lit at night. Adda Flags will remain in good quality even if the above tips are not followed, you may just need a replacement sooner.
If you have any further questions on flag-care, please feel free to contact us at any time at Adda Flagpoles.
