| Situation/Problem |
Solution |
Notes
and Comments |
| Routine
Cleaning for all grades and finishes |
Inox
Creme applied with soft sponge or cloth. Rinsed
and wiped dry |
If
possible, use a warm to hand-hot solution. A 5%
addition of ammonia is beneficial
|
Fingerprints
All Finishes |
Pre-treat
marks with alcohol or an organic solvent. Follow
immediately with Routine Cleaning
|
Minimise
re-occurrence by applying a wax or silicone based
household polish to the clean, dry surface
|
| Stubborn
Stains and discolouration |
Use
a small amount of a creamy paste of mild household
abrasive cleaner on a cloth wetted with detergent
solution as for routine cleaning. Rinse and dry.
|
Repeat
several times rather than resorting to a single
aggressive cleaning method. If some stubborn stains
persist use a fine synthetic scourer pad instead of a
cloth. Rub Gently |
| Lime
scale deposits from hard water |
Prolonged
soaking in a 25% vinegar solution or a 5% nitric acid
solution. Periodically rub with a nylon bristled brush
or a fine synthetic scourer pad.
|
Can
usually be prevented by regular routine cleaning. Do
not allow excessive build up before treating. |
| Grease,
fats, and oils |
Wipe
off excess with soft cloth or paper towel. Use a water
borne or water soluble degreasing agent. Follow by routine
cleaning
|
|
| Rust
marks due to presence of or contact with ferrous
materials |
If
heavy, swab with a sponge wetted with a diluted
(10-15%) solution of nitric acid. Follow by routine
cleaning |
Avoid
any contact of ferrous (iron) containing materials
with stainless steel. Nitric acid is the only acid
which may be used with no risk to stainless steel
|
| Dark
oxide scale from welding or heat tints |
Pickling
and passivating plus thorough water rinsing as
outlined previously. Follow by routine cleaning |
Slight
heat tints may be removed by repeated application as
for "Stubborn Stains and Discolorations"
|
| Scratches
on polished (lined) finishes |
Slight
scratches - Use a nylon pad loaded with an iron free
abrasive polishing compound. Follow the direction of
the original polish lines. Follow by Routine Cleaning.
Deep scratches - Coarse abrasives should be used
initially. Follow as for slight scratches above
|
Deep
scratches will be difficult to remove completely. Do
not use metal scourers or wire wool unless they are
made from stainless steel |
