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Rinse the surface thoroughly -
If chlorinated cleaners are used, you must rinse and wipe dry
immediately. The sooner you wipe off standing water, the better. After wiping the unit down,
allow it to air dry. The oxygen helps maintain the stainless steels passivity film.
Never use hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) on stainless steel.
Job
Cleaning Agent
Comments
Routine Cleaning
Soap, ammonia,
detergent medallion
Apply with cloth or
sponge
Fingerprints & smears
Arcal 20, Lac-O-Nu
Ecoshine
Provides barrier firm
Stubborn stains &
discoloration
Cameo, Talc, Zud, First
Impression
Rub in direction of polish
lines
Grease & fatty acids, blood
Easy-off, DeGrease It
Over Aid
Excellent removal on all
finishes
Grease & oil
Any good commercial
detergent
Apply with a sponge or
cloth
Restoration – Passivation
Benefit, Super Sheen
Passive Film Breakdown
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Corrosion on metals is everywhere. We recognize it quickly on iron and steel as unsightly
yellow/ orange rust. Such metals are called “active” because they actively corrode in the
natural environment.
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Contrary to popular belief, Stainless Steels are susceptible to rusting. The first signs are on
the microscopic level. If you were to look at them under a microscope or through a
magnifying glass, you would see small pits and cracks will grow and deepen while all the
time exuding unsightly, red-orange rust. More severe and visible cracking can also take
place.
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Stainless steels are protected by a thin layer of chromium oxide, and it important to keep
that film of chromium oxide intact. If the passive film of your stainless steel has been
broken, you are subject to corrosion and rust. The integrity of the chromium oxide can be
compromised by:
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Mechanical abrasion from steel pads, brushes, and scrapers.
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Hard Water leaves mineral deposits behind that, if left to dry will break down the
passive layer and rust your stainless steel.
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Chlorides are in water, food, and table salt, but most prominently in cleaning agents.
