Care guide for stainless steel

Condition

Action

Notes and comments

 

 

 

Requires routine cleaning

Mild detergent solution applied

If possible use warm to hand-

 

with soft sponge or cloth. Rinse

hot water. A 5% addition of

 

and wipe dry.

ammonia is beneficial.

 

 

 

Finger prints

Pre-treat finger marks with

Minimize re-occurrence by

 

alcohol or an organic solvent.

applying a wax or silicone

 

Follow immediately with

based household polish to the

 

routine cleaning.

clean dry surface.

 

 

 

 

Wipe with a little baby oil and

Apply whenever necessary.

 

a soft lint free cloth.

 

 

Buff to shine.

 

 

 

 

Stubborn stains and

Use a little Ceran cleaning

Repeat several times rather

discolouration

paste. (available from Defy

than resorting to a single

 

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aggressive cleaning method.

 

Rinse and dry.

 

 

 

 

Grease and fat splatter.

Wipe off excess with a soft

 

 

cloth or paper towel. Use a

 

 

water borne degreasing agent

 

 

( dishwashing liquid ).Follow

 

 

up by routine cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Scratches on the brushed

For slight scratches, use a

Deep scratches will be difficult

finish.

nylon pad loaded with an iron

to remove completely. Do not

 

free abrasive polishing

use steel wool or metal

 

compound. Follow the

scourers unless they are made

 

direction of the original

from stainless steel.

 

texture. Follow up with routine

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

For deep scratches use a

 

 

coarser abrasive initially and

 

 

follow up as for light scratches.

 

 

 

 

It must be appreciated that some of the above suggested procedures will alter the surface appearance of the treated area.

They should therefore only be applied with due consideration and care.

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