Retaining
a clean and shiny finish on stainless steel surfaces is just a matter of
following a few simple tips and precautions… • Use of a mild detergent that has been diluted in
some warm water, along with a soft cloth or brush is generally all that is
needed to get the surface clean again (remember that only a small amount of
mild detergent should be used, the reason for this is that a stronger
detergent will need a lot more water to remove the residue left behind). •
Using a mere wet cloth to clean Stainless Steel is not recommended as this
usually smears the dirt on the surface rather than removing it. • Never
use steel wool to clean Stainless Steel as it is usually made up of a
carbon steel and any particals left behind will rust onto the Stainless
(also be careful of other types of scourers that have been used on carbon
steel for the same reason)
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Stainless Care
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Tips
• If mild detergent does not work you can also use some methylated
spirits or glass cleaner on a soft cloth (great for removing grease marks
and fingerprints).
• Clean regularly and use LOTS of water, but remember to wipe the
surface dry strait away to prevent streaky marks (best results are gained
from using a soft absorbent cloth).
• A longer protection can be achieved by wiping some olive oil onto
the surface and then polishing it off using a soft cloth.
• Always clean in the direction of the grain, this prevents
streaking.
• Cleaning Stainless Steel on a regular basis is highly recommended
as this will prevent stubborn stains (prevention is always better than the
cure)
• To remove tea or coffee stains the item should be left to sit in a
solution of boiling water and some baking, or bi-carb soda.
• To remove sticky labels you should initially use a hair dryer to
heat and soften the glue under the label to ensure easy removal of the
label its self, and then use a eucalyptus oil based cleaner (or the oil its
self) to remove the remaining glue.
Precautions
• Do not leave Stainless Steel in contact with acids, salts or carbon
steels (wet or not) for prolonged periods of time as this will discolor or
stain your item (as the name suggests it is Stain-Less not stain Proof).
Good Luck.
