Stainless Steel Care & Cleaning - True FLM Installation Manual

Maintenance & Servicing (cont.)
Stainless Steel Care & Cleaning
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use any steel wool, abrasive, or chlorine-
DO NOT
based products to clean stainless steel surfaces.
Stainless Steel Opponents
There are three basic things which can break down your stainless
steel's passivity layer and allow corrosion to form.
• Scratches from wire brushes, scrapers, steel pads, and other
items that can be abrasive to stainless steel's surface.
• Deposits left on your stainless steel can leave spots. You
may have hard or soft water depending on what part of the
country you live in. Hard water can leave spots. Hard water
that is heated can leave deposits if left to sit too long. These
deposits can cause the passive layer to break down and rust
your stainless steel. All deposits left from food prep or service
should be removed as soon as possible.
• Chlorides which are present in table salt, food and water, as
well as in household and industrial cleaners. These are the
worst type of chlorides to use on stainless steel.
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MODEL SERIES
The use of proprietary names is intended for
example only and does not constitute or imply an
endorsement. Omission of proprietary cleansers from
this list does not imply inadequacy.
Stainless Steel Cleaning and Restoration
• For routine cleaning and removal of grease and oil, apply
white vinegar, ammonia, or any good commercial detergent*
with a soft cloth or sponge.
• Stainless steel polish (e.g., Zep® Stainless Steel Polish,
Weiman® Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, Nyco® Stainless
Steel Cleaner & Polish, or Ecolab® Ecoshine®) and olive oil can
act as a barrier against fingerprints and smears.
• Degreasers* (e.g., Easy-Off® Specialty Kitchen Degreaser or
Simple Green® Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser) are excellent
for removal of grease, fatty acids, blood and burnt-on foods
on all surfaces.
* DO NOT use detergents or degreasers with chlorides or
phosphates.
• For restoration/passivation or removing stubborn stains
and discoloration, Brillo® Cameo®, Zud® Cleanser, Ecolab®
Specifax™ First Impression® Metal Polish, Sheila Shine, or talc
can be applied by rubbing in the direction of the polish lines.
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