Cleaning Guidelines for Stainless Steel
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Cleaning Guidelines for Stainless Steel Specialists in Metal Finishes Dynamic metal finishes suitable for: Architecture • Elevators • Engineering Machinery • Refrigeration • Signage • Transport Australia | China | France | Germany | Middle East | South Africa | Spain | U

Keeping up Appearances For stainless steel components where an attractive appearance is particularly important such as building cladding, shop entrances and signs; regular cleaning is advisable in order to maintain the prime condition of the material. Washing also removes dirt and impurities that may cause corrosion to stainless steel and discolouration of the metal surface if left in place too long. The more polluted the environment, the more often such washing of the stainless steel should be carried out. The intervals between washing should be determined from the local environment and...

Surface Condition Suggested Cleaning Method Light soiling Soap, detergent or dilute (1%) ammonia solution in warm clean water. Apply with a clean sponge, soft cloth or soft-fibrebrush then rinse in clean water and dry. Proprietary traffic film removers (TFR) as used for cleaning cars show good results and are easily removed to leave a streak free finish. e.g. Autosmart “Active XLS”. Detergent and warm water. Alternatively, clear liquid bleach free window cleaners. Proprietary spray-applied bleach free window cleaners. e.g. “Mr Muscle”. Stubborn spots, stains and light discolouration. Water...

with stainless steels. Under no circumstances should concentrated bleaches come into contact with decorative stainless steel surfaces. Hydrochloric acid based solutions, such as building mortar removal solutions, must not come into contact with stainless steel. Hypochlorite containing bleaches must be used in the dilutions suggested in the manufacturers’ instructions and contact times kept to a minimum. Thorough rinsing after use is important. A frequent cause of staining and micropitting of stainless steel is a direct result from splashing of undiluted bleach solutions and mortar cleaners....

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