CARE AND CLEANING OF STAINLESS STEEL
NORMAL CLEANING
Clean weekly or more often, as needed (especially
high-polish surfaces)
RECOMMENDED CLEANING MATERIALS
Sponge - natural or artificial
Nylon or other soft-bristle material brush
SOFT
cloth (as used on automobile finishes)
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Hand dishwashing liquid/soft water solution
Mild soap/soft water solution
3M Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish
White vinegar/soft water solution (for brightening,
removing oil deposit and hard water deposits)
CLR Brand Cleaner or baking soda /soft water solution
(for brightening, removing hard water deposits)
Club soda and sponge
To remove smudges and fingerprints:
Wipe surfaces with a quality Stainless Steel Cleaner /
Polish. Apply using a soft non-abrasive cloth. Always follow
cleaner/polish product directions provided.
To remove dirt and debris:
Wash surfaces with a mild liquid soap. Apply using a soft,
non-abrasive cloth. Rinse surfaces thoroughly with clean
water. Afterwards, using a soft non-abrasive cloth, wipe
surfaces with stainless steel cleaner/polish.
To remove rust stains:
Wipe surfaces with CRES (available through Whitehall) or
equivalent cleaner. Use recommended solutions. Apply
using a soft non-abrasive sponge. Rinse surfaces
thoroughly immediately after application. Always follow
cleaner product directions provided. Afterwards, using a
soft, non-abrasive cloth, wipe surfaces with stainless steel
cleaner/polish.
FOR TOUGH PROBLEMS
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CRES Cleaner specifically for rust stains
(Available through Whitehall)
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Tarn-X for general stains
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# 7 chrome polish
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Silver polish
To remove stubborn spots or to treat a scratch
(Standard Satin Finish only):
Use of synthetic, abrasive, general-purpose pads such as
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Scotch Brite is recommended. Apply the stainless steel
cleaner/polish to the synthetic, abrasive pads and
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FOR ENVIRO-GLAZE STAINLESS STEEL
Protecting the powder coated surface
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keeping an Whitehall Enviro-Glazed stainless steel product
For normal wipe-down cleaning, a mild soap and a
sponge or cotton cloth will perform well.
Ordinary mild cleaners for home use will sanitize the
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fixture. (eg. Soft-Scrub , Comet Soft Cleanser Clorox ,
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Scrubbing Bubbles Gel.)
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NEVER use harsh cleansers such as "Kaboom , Lysol
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Gel, Lysol Cling or "The Works" as these contain
powerful acidic or alkaline chemicals which may damage
the finish or even the metal of the tank itself. Use of such
chemicals will void the warranty.
NEVER use a metal brush while cleaning. The use of
such a tool at any time will scratch the finish and
perhaps cause corrosion, voiding the warranty.
THINGS TO AVOID
Harsh polishing cleanser (Comet, Bon Ami, etc.)
Harsh chemicals (strong acidic or alkaline materials
such as hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc.)
Any abrasive substance (dirt/mud, ceramic items, etc.)
Chlorinated cleansers, sanitizers or bleach of any kind
Steel wool, steel utensils or any object made of steel or
metal, left in contact with stainless surface (hair pins,
paper clips, aerosol cans)
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Scotch-Brite type pads on high-polished surfaces
Seawater or excessively hard water
Salt or salty foods allowed to dry on surface
Leaving scratches in metal surface (soil can collect in
these, preventing surface from "healing")
Leaving hard water sitting (evaporating) for extended
periods, allowing mineral deposits to collect.
is the major key
clean and under warranty.
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To remove stubborn spots or to treat a scratch
(Standard Satin Finish only): Continued:
CAREFULLY rub out spot with cleaner/polish.
Be sure to
rub in the direction of the grain!
Do not allow steel wool to
come in contact with stainless steel. Steel particles can
embed into the stainless steel surface and create rust!
Special Note: After cleaning for serious problems, let
dry, and expose to air for at least 24 hours to allow
"healing" (restoring of the chromium oxide layer) of
the stainless steel surface.
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