TABLE 4 –METHODS FOR CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL
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Routine Cleaning |
| Soap, ammonia or detergent | Sponge with cloth, then rinse |
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| and water | with clear water and wipe dry. |
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Stubborn Spots and Stains, |
| Revere Ware, Goddard’s, | Apply with a damp sponge or |
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| Twinkle or Cameo stainless | cloth. Rub with a damp cloth. |
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Light Discolorations |
| steel cleaner or Soft Scrub |
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| in direction of polish lines. |
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| Household cleansers, such as | Rub with a damp cloth. May |
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| Use in direction of polish lines. | |
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| Old Dutch, Bon Ami, Ajax, | contain chlorine bleachers. |
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| May scratch or dull highly | |
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| Comet. | Rinse thoroughly after use. |
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Heat Ting or Heavy |
| Revere Ware, Goddard’s, | Apply with damp sponge or |
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| Use in direction of polish lines. | |
Discoloration |
| Twinkle or Cameo stainless | cloth. |
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| May scratch or dull highly |
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| steel cleaner. |
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| polished finishes. |
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| Apply generous coating. Allow |
| Excellent removal. Satisfactory | |||||
Fatty Acids Milkstone (where |
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| to stand for 10 to 15 minutes. |
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swabbing or rubbing is not |
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| Rinse. Repeated application |
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practical) |
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Hard Water Spots and Scale |
| Vinegar. | Swab or wipe with cloth. Rinse |
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| with water and dry. |
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*Use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type of | NOTES: |
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cleaner and does not constitute an endorsement; nor does the | 1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure that will do the job | |||||||
omission of any brand name cleaner imply its inadequacy. |
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Many products named are regional in distribution and can be | 2. Always rub in the direction of the polish lines for | |||||||
found in local supermarkets, department and hardware stores. |
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All products should be used | in strict accordance with | 3. | Use only a soft cloth, sponge, fiberous brushes, plastic or | |||||
| stainless steel pads for cleaning and scouring. | |||||||
instructions on package. |
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| 4. Rinse thoroughly | with fresh water after every cleaning | ||||||
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| 5. | Always wipe dry to avoid water marks. | ||||||
| 6. Never use common steel wood pads; these will cause | |||||||
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