Receiving a piece of art in an ornate frame is both a blessing and a curse. At some point, you'll have to deal with cleaning that frame with all its embellishments. The frame is beautiful, but, more often than not, it has an intricate design and a delicate finish that requires extra care when cleaning. The method you use to clean an ornate frame will depend on the style, which can vary according to the country of origin and the material. The ornate art frames we see today are influenced by artists from centuries ago and can be classified by nationality, overall form, decoration and finish. In this article, you will get to know how to clean ornate metal and wood picture and photo frames. If at any point during your cleaning process you have doubts, stop and seek advice from a professional conservator or a custom picture framer.