logo svg logo svg

Splitting Image Taxidermy Trophy Cleaning Kit

22 Dec 2017

Splitting Image Taxidermy teaches you to DIY & tips that will help your trophies last a lifetime

An exciting new offer for you is our trophy cleaning kit. Inside you will find a horse brush, a microfiber duster, a nice microfiber cloth, a USB with helpful videos and images, as well as a Splitting Image Taxidermy brochure.

We recommend a routine cleaning several times a year. It is important to display your mounts in a proper, climate controlled environment. To prevent fading over time, try to avoid hanging your mounts opposite a sunny window where they will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. If possible, avoid displaying taxidermy pieces near direct sources of heat.

At Splitting Image Taxidermy, we believe in handling the mounts with care. The mounts should only be touched when absolutely necessary, like when cleaning. Make sure to display your mounts in an area where it won’t be touched or bumped.

To keep your mounts looking their best, they should be given a frequent, gentle dusting. A feather duster works well, followed by a damp cloth wiped in the direction of the hair to remove any remaining dust. Compressed air or a vacuum with a soft brush upholstery attachment also work well. Take care to work gently and follow the direction of the hair.

Prevention is always the best way to maintain the quality of your trophy. Any moth proofing spray that is safe for clothing can be used to mothproof all mounts and rugs. Spray over the mount and gently comb into the hair. On fur-bearing animals, the fur can be fluffed back using a hairdryer. If you notice any bug damage on the mount, take it outside and spray it with a bug killer and seal it in a plastic bag overnight.

Make sure to use the USB that is included in your Taxidermy Trophy Cleaning Kit, so that we can help you maintain your trophies for a lifetime.

If you're looking for more information about our taxidermy or the cleaning kit, please feel free to contact us.

"To Potential Clients of Splitting Image Taxidermy. Please allow this letter to serve as a recommendation of Splitting Image Taxidermy, which mounted the trophies from my three safaris. In each case, I was very pleased with the quality of the taxidermy work, the timelines in which the trophies were completed, and the reasonableness of the charges. I have found Douglas Cockcroft, Warrick and all of those associated with Splitting Image Taxidermy to be very responsive, honest, straightforward and a pleasure to deal with. The quality of the taxidermy performed by Splitting Image Taxidermy is superb, very detailed and very lifelike. Splitting Image Taxidermy is very familiar with the necessary permitting and shipping requirements involved in exporting trophies from South Africa to the United States, including exporting animals requiring CITIES permits. Please accept this as my absolute and unqualified recommendation of Splitting Image Taxidermy. Sincerely yours,"

Roger A. Key Mr.