What takes scaffolding, horsehair brushes, microfiber cloths, and great attention to detail? The annual “Big Clean” at Monticello!
Over the course of three days every January, our Curatorial and Restoration teams thoroughly clean Monticello from floor to ceiling. In this livestream, take a behind-the-scenes look at this exacting process and how cleaning in a museum setting is similar to—and markedly different from—how many people clean their own homes.