Care for you stainless Steel catering Products.
Stainless steel is known for its ability to be a clean surface that resists corrosion and rust. Luckily, stainless steel responds well to cleaning, never wearing out from excessive cleaning, as long as certain rules are followed.
Although the tips and tricks below are proved useful the best solution that we find to keeping your stainless Steel products such as stainless splashbacks and catering tables looking great is Johnsons Baby Oil.
1. Water and a cloth.
Routine cleaning using warm water and a cloth. This is the least risky option for cleaning stainless steel. Dry with a towel or cloth to prevent water spots. Wipe in the directions of the polish lines.
2. Mild detergent, (dish washing liquid) and cloth.
For cleaning that needs more power, mild detergent and warm water can do a great job without damaging the stainless steel. Make sure you rinse the surface thoroughly to prevent staining and spotting, there is nothing worse than a water marked splashback or catering table. Towel dry to prevent water spots which can be caused by minerals in water.
3. Glass cleaner for cleaning off fingerprints.
Fingerprints are one of the biggest annoying problems with stainless steel, but can be taken care by using glass cleaner. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry. There are some newer types of finishes for stainless steel that resist fingerprints, a must if your pint-sized helpers leave their mark on your stainless steel splashback or catering table.
4. Stainless Steel Cleaner.
If you’ve had staining or scratching especially on catering tables or need to polish your stainless splashback, a stainless steel cleaner may be a good option. Some of these cleaners and polishes can help minimize scratching and remove stains. They also can polish stainless steel surfaces nicely. Read the directions on the stainless steel cleaner and test in an inconspicuous spot. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and towel dry.
Do not use abrasive cleaners that will scratch the surface.
Depending on the surface finish of your stainless steel, abrasive cleaners can cause scratching. Duller finishes probably won’t show scratching as much as mirror or highly polished finishes. When in doubt, test in a hidden spot, and also work from the least risky type of cleaning, (ie water) to the heavy duty stuff.
Do not forget to rinse.
Gritty dirty water, or residue from cleaning solutions left on a stainless steel surface can stain or damage the finish.
Do not use cleaners containing chlorine.
While it seem a good idea to bleach everything, stainless steel and chlorine don’t mix. Stay away from the bleach when you clean your stainless steel.
Do not use steel wool or steel brushes.
These products leave little particles of steel on the surface of the stainless and inevitably these particles begin rusting and staining the surface of the stainless.
Do not assume it's the cleaner.
If you have some spotting or staining, and you've followed all of the guides, it may not be the cleaner. Water, especially hard water, can leave spotting and staining on stainless steel surfaces. Towel dry after rinsing can sort the problem.
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