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TRUE RESIDENTIAL
®
TEC_TM_073 REV. B
04/15/2020Page 46 of 54
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY STEEL WOOL,
ABRASIVE OR CHLORINE BASED PRODUCTS TO
CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES.
STAINLESS STEEL OPPONENTS
There are three basic things which can break down
your stainless steel’s passivity layer and allow
corrosion to rear its ugly head.
1. Scratches from wire brushes, scrapers, and steel
pads are just a few examples of items that can be
abrasive to stainless steel’s surface.
2. Deposits left on your stainless steel can leave
spots. You may have hard or soft water depending
on what part of the country you live in. Hard
water can leave spots. Hard water that is heated
can leave deposits if left to sit too long. These
deposits can cause the passive layer to break
down and rust your stainless steel.
All deposits left from food prep or service should
be removed as soon as possible.
3. Chlorides are present in table salt, food, and
water. Household and industrial cleaners are the
worst type of chlorides to use.
STAINLESS STEEL CLEANING AND RESTORATION
Do not use stainless steel cleaners or similar solvents to
clean plastic or powder-coated parts. Instead, use warm
soapy water.
• For routine cleaning and removal of grease and oil,
apply white vinegar, ammonia, or any good commercial
detergent* with a soft cloth or sponge.
• Stainless steel polish (e.g., Zep
®
Stainless Steel Polish,
Weiman
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, Nyco
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, or Ecolab
®
Ecoshine
®
)
and olive oil can act as a barrier against fingerprints and
smears.
• Degreasers* (e.g., Easy-Off
®
Specialty Kitchen Degreaser
or Simple Green
®
Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser) are
excellent for removal of grease, fatty acids, blood and
burnt-on foods on all surfaces.
STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT CARE AND CLEANING
• For restoration/passivation or removing stubborn stains
and discoloration, Brillo
®
Cameo
®
, Zud
®
Cleanser,
Ecolab
®
Specifax™ First Impression
®
Metal Polish, Sheila
Shine, or talc can be applied by rubbing in the direction
of the polish lines.
*Do not use detergents or degreasers with chlorides or phosphates.
NOTE: The use of proprietary names is intended for example
only and does not constitute or imply an endorsement.
Omission of proprietary cleansers from this list does not
imply inadequacy.
8 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT RUST ON STAINLESS STEEL
MAINTAIN THE CLEANLINESS OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
Avoid build-up of hard stains by cleaning frequently.
Use cleaners at the recommended strength (alkaline
chlorinated or non-chloride).
USE THE CORRECT CLEANING TOOLS
Use non-abrasive tools when cleaning your stainless
steel products. The stainless steel’s passive layer will
not be harmed by soft cloths and plastic scouring
pads.
CLEAN ALONG POLISHING LINES
Polishing lines ("grain") are visible on some stainless
steels. Always scrub parallel to polishing lines when
visible. Use a plastic scouring pad or soft cloth when
you cannot see the grain.
USE ALKALINE, ALKALINECHLORINATED OR
NONCHLORIDE CLEANERS
While many traditional cleaners are loaded with
chlorides, the industry is providing an ever increasing
choice of non-chloride cleaners. If you are not sure
of your cleaner’s chloride content, contact your
cleaner supplier. If they tell you that your present
cleaner contains chlorides, ask if they have an
alternative. Avoid cleaners containing quaternary
salts, as they can attack stainless steel, causing
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