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often warm water, a gentle detergent, a soft cloth and brisk rubbing Remember
that the primary protection of stainless steel is the chrome-oxide surface film The
use of gentle cleaning products and warm water will help remove contaminants
from the film while the simple act of rubbing the film with a soft cloth will
reinvigorate and strengthen the film
Choosing a Cleaning Product
There are many proper cleaning products from which to choose Depending on
the type of cleaning and the degree of contamination, some products are better
than others
Although some products are called "stainless steel cleaners", they may scratch the
surface and many contain chlorine bleach, which will dull, tarnish or discolor the
surface if not completely removed
Various steel industry associations have provided lists of products advertised as
stainless steel cleaners and in each such listing, they are careful to point out that:
1 Listing of a brand name does not constitute an endorsement of a product
2 Exclusion from the listing does not imply inadequacy of a product
3 Each product should be used in strict accordance with the instructions of
the manufacturer
They also reiterate that the mildest cleaner possible should be used for the
particular task, rubbing should (to the extent possible) follow the polish lines of
the steel and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning
For routine cleaning (as indicated above), the cleaning products most
recommended are gentile soaps or detergents or mild mixtures of ammonia
For stubborn spots and stains and light discolorations, products listed by the
various associations include: 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish, Allen Polish,
Areal 20, Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner, Copper-Brite, Highlite, Lac-0-Nu,
Liquid Nu Steel, Lumin Cleaner/Wash, O'Cedar Cream Polish, Penny-Brite,
Revere Ware Cleaner, Sta-Clean, Stainless Shine and Twinkle In addition,
mention is made of Grade FFF or Grade F Italian Pumice, Whiting or talc
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