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Cleaning information

Surfaces

The most common coating of a sanitary fi tting is the

chrome-nickel surface fi nish which should be cleaned

in accordance with DIN EN 248. This would also

apply to materials such as stainless steel and plastic

as well as surfaces which could include powder and

wet paint, anodised aluminium and galvanised steel.
Coloured, non-metallic surfaces are generally

more sensitive than metallic surfaces, especially to

scratches. It is therefore absolutely necessary to de-

termine the type of surface to be cleaned before

starting the cleaning process.

General information on cleaning and care of

sanitary fi ttings and accessories

In order to meet the market needs in terms of de-

sign and functionality, modern sanitary products

today consist of very different materials and thus

place different demands on the cleaning agents

used and their ingredients.

Cleaning agents and tools

Acids are indispensable as a component of cleaning

agents for the removal of lime deposits.
For sanitary products, however, it is important to

note that:
• Only use cleaning agents intended for the area

of application.

• Do not use cleaners containing hydrochloric

acid, formic acid or acetic acid, as they can

cause considerable damage even after a single

application.

• Only use cleaning agents containing phosphoric

acid in exceptional cases.

• Do not use detergents containing chlorine

bleach.

• The mixing of cleaning agents is generally not

permitted.

• Use of abrasive cleaning agents and equipment,

such as unsuitable scouring agents and pad

sponges, may cause damage.

• Preferably cleaning textiles are used which bind

as few particles as possible. (Knitted towels are

more suitable than woven.)

Tip

Residues of body care products can also cause dam-

age and must be rinsed off immediately after using

the fi ttings and accessories with clear, cold water

without leaving any residue. Ongoing damage to

surfaces that have already been damaged will pro-

gress as a result of the action of cleaning agents.

Recommendations for cleaning and care

The instructions for use issued by the cleaning
agent manufacturers must be strictly followed.
Generally, it should be noted that:
• Cleaning must be carried out as required.
• The detergent dosage and duration of action

must be adapted to the object-specifi c require-
ments and the detergent must never be allowed
to work longer than necessary.

• The build-up of calcifi cation must be prevent-

ed by regular cleaning. Water droplets should
therefore be wiped off with a soft cloth or
chamois leather after use.

• Any limescale deposits must be removed by di-

rect application of detergent if necessary.

• In the case of spray cleaning, do not spray the

cleaning solution on the sanitary fi ttings and
acces sories, but on the cleaning textile (cloth/
sponge) and thus the cleaning is to be carried
out, as the spray mist can penetrate into open-
ings and cracks etc. of the fi tting and accesso-
ries and cause damage.

• Wash cleaning textiles as often and thoroughly

as possible so that only clean cleaning textiles
with out foreign particles are used. Particles de-
posited in cleaning textiles can lead to scratches
and damage to surfaces.

• After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with clear wa-

ter to remove any remaining product buildup.

Surface protection

Lacquered and galvanized surfaces should be pro-
tected with a thin protective fi lm on a regular basis.
The use of a preservative specially formulated for
lacquered or galvanised surfaces is recommended.