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GENERAL INFORMATION STAINLESS STEEL ARTICLES / FURNITURE

Stainless steel is a collective term for stainless steels, for more or less complex alloys of iron and other metals.
Under the influence of oxygen and air, these alloys form a thin protective layer on their surface, which is only a
few atomic layers thick.The so-called passive layer.
This passive layer can also be formed over and over again, provided that the surface is shiny and free of
impurities.
However, a fallacy is that stainless steel cannot rust at all. In case of insufficient protection or care, this is possible.
Initial cleaning is also important.

INITIAL CLEANING OF STAINLESS STEEL ARTICLES / FURNITURE

The surfaces may become soiled during manufacture, transport, storage and assembly.
(e.g.: Deposition of grinding dust, chips, welding spatter, soot or by abrasion of foreign material may lead to flash
rust).
This rusting of foreign material on the stainless steel surface leads to damage and penetration of the passive layer.
This local damage can then lead to pitting in the stainless steel.
That's why initial cleaning is so important, not only for hygienic reasons.
Please do not use the following cleaning agents under any circumstances:
Chlorine- or chloride-containing, with hydrochloric acid (in acidic cleaners), sulphuric acid or other aggressive
cleaning agents. These cause discoloration (black) of the stainless steel or damage the passive layer for corrosion
protection.
From the Saro sortiment we can recommend the stainless steel cleaner R50 with the Saro order no.: 192-1000, in a 400 ml spray
can (with only pure air as propellant). R50 degreases, protects and shines in one operation.
CAUTION!
Seasoning concentrates such as mustard, acetic or citric acid essences, saline solutions, seasoning tablets and
similar can also damage the stainless steel surface if they are not removed immediately.
Scratches are caused using scouring milk, scrapers, metal / pot sponges, steel wool and other hard objects.
During use, damage may be caused by other movable equipment made of hard material such as stainless steel or
similar, which may be pulled over the stainless steel surfaces, for example.Pay attention to this, too.

CLEANING OF STAINLESS STEEL ARTICLES

Use a damp and warm cloth/sponge/fleece for cleaning, also a microfibre cloth without metal parts.
Stubborn dirt can be removed by placing a damp cloth (also a kitchen roll) on this spot for 10 to 20 minutes to
facilitate cleaning.
Any residual detergent must be removed by wiping with clear water. Then rub the surfaces dry with a soft
cloth/sponge.
For rough cleaning, use a soft brush after pouring out the ash collector to remove stuck ash residues.
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