Stainless steel is not adversely affected by normal household use but because of it’s
reputation for durability, it is sometimes assumed to be indestructible, and therefore sub-
jected to misuse or even abuse. Care should be taken to avoid such ‘abnormal use’.
Cleaning materials
DO USE
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A soft cloth or synthetic sponge.
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Soap, or mild household detergent ( Handy Andy )
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Diluted ammonia in warm water.
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A nylon bristle brush.
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Cleaners labelled “Suitable for stainless steel”
DO NOT USE
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Acids
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Coarse abrasive cleaning powders.
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Metallic scourers, steel wool or metal scrapers.
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Wire brushes or emery paper.
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So called ‘silver cleaners’.
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Kitchen scourer/foam pads
Cleaning procedure
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Frequent cleaning is recommended rather than an occasional aggressive clean.
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Routine cleaning will preserve the corrosion resistance and appearance of the stainless
steel for many years.
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Clean the stainless steel as often as necessary ( ie. when noticeably dull or dirty ) and
use the simplest cleaning method that will effectively do the job.
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Use clean water, or a mild detergent solution applied with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse
well and wipe dry.
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Cleaning and maintaining
stainless steel
ALWAYS WIPE
IN THE DIRECTION OF THE
BRUSHED TEXTURE
ON THE STAINLESS STEEL
