Whilst physically marking property is a good solution for some items around the home it isn’t suitable for everything. Different valuables will benefit more from markings in the right place. When visibly marking your property the main aim is to mark it in a place which renders the item useless if removed.
The following information explains how to use UV inks and other methods to mark a range of items around your home.
UV Inks
UV Ink is otherwise known as invisible ink as it can only be viewed using special lamps. UV ink is a good way of marking valuable property that cannot otherwise be marked.
UV ink coats the surface of an object in ink that can only be viewed under a UV light. The ink will eventually fade over time and will need to be reapplied fairly regularly. UV ink will also evaporate rapidly if exposed to constant sunlight. Check the packaging of individual products for more details.
Ceramic Markers are also available to mark pottery, glass and other glazed wares. Ceramic markers don’t cause any surface damage and also don’t need to be reapplied unlike UV inks.
Marking Electrical Goods
Electronic marking is a fairly new way of making your property identifiable. Many new electronic appliances with graphical user interfaces allow the owner to enter basic details.
By storing your name and postcode in the memory of electrical goods you are leaving a trail which makes them much more identifiable. Some devices even allow you to set a password to prevent anyone from tampering with or changing your details.
If electrical goods become stolen, marking them gives you a much better chance of getting them back. If the goods are retrieved your details can be displayed within seconds of turning the device on.
Registration Companies
As well as the above DIY solutions there are many registration companies that can be contacted. Registration companies offer marking solutions for everyday and unconventional items around the home.
Different companies will offer different services, usually including semi-permanent and permanent marking services. Many registration companies also offer marking on a range of products that conventional home marking products don’t cover.
Most registration companies will keep details of your property on file. If you would like to find out which services are available to you contact your local property registration company.