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VIII. e - USING THE RIGHT CLEANSER (cont’d)
Use of cleaning products designed for use on stainless steel,
in conjunction with the proper tools, as outlined above will
help retain the appearance of your Traulsen refrigeration
product for years and years.
VIII. f - CLEANING SUMMARY - DO’S & DONT’S
To summarize the proper cleaning of Traulsen refrigeration
products, always follow the below guidelines.
DO use only cleaning products designed for stainless
steel, or cleaning products which do not contain
chlorides.
DO use only non-abrasive cleaning materials, such
as soft cloths or plastic scouring pads.
DO clean-up food and beverage spills ASAP.
DO scrub only in the direction of the grain when using
soft nylon scouring pads.
DON’T use chlorinated cleansers or cleansers containing
quaternary salts.
DON’T use abrasive cleaning materials or tools which can
scratch the stainless steel’s surface.
VIII. g -
ACCIDENTAL CHLORIDE CONTACT
In the daily routine of a busy foodservice operation, your
Traulsen refrigeration product may occasionally come in
contact with chlorinated cleaners, such as when being
splashed during mopping. Stain and corrosion problems
resulting from this can be avoided by prompt action to remove
this cleanser. Rinse the affected area(s) thoroughly with cool,
clean water (do not use hot water) and wipe completely dry
using a paper towel or soft absorbent cloth.
VIII. h - PROTECTING STAINLESS STEEL SURFACE
Occasional use of a commercial stainless steel polish, such
as “Sheila Shine,” will help protect the surface of stainless
steel. Follow the directions on the spray can for proper use.
VIII. i - RUST AFTER THE FACT
Although Traulsen strongly recommends proper care and
cleaning of stainless steel finishes in order to avoid rust and
corrosion before it occurs, we recognize that it may occur
occasionally as a result of the causes described in section
“VIII. c.”.
To remove small quantities of rust from the surface of stainless
steel, it is far preferable to deal with this when it first becomes
visible. When rust occurs, do not allow it to remain for any
period of time, and remove it using the following method:
VIII. i - RUST AFTER THE FACT (cont’d)
1. Use a lightly abrasive compound (free of harmful
chlorides), such as “Bon Ami,” on a soft cloth, to remove
the rust. Care must be taken to rub this on the area of
rust only in the direction of the stainless steel’s grain.
2. Once the rust is removed, clean the affected area
thoroughly with a stainless steel cleaner (see section
VIII. e).
3. Apply a preservative polish, such as “Sheila Shine,” to
the affected area (see section VIII. h).
VIII. j - EXTREME RUST SITUATIONS
In the event that rust and corrosion were not dealt with
promptly, more acute situations can be remedied as follows:
NOTE: PROCEDURE REQUIRES USE OF AN ACID
BASED SOLUTION - USE OF PROTECTIVE GLOVES
AND EYEWEAR ARE REQUIRED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
4. In a clean spray bottle combine water with “Zep FS Lime
Remover” to make a 5 parts to 1 solution.
5. Apply this solution to the affected area with either a clean
cloth or sponge.
6. After application, wipe the same area thoroughly clean
with water only to remove any residue.
7. Once cleaned, apply a light coat of “Zep Restore” to the
surface area. This will serve to preserve the metal and
help prevent future rust from occuring.
8. Restore the remaining stainless steel surfaces to their
original shine using “Zep Stainless Steel Polish.”
Repeat steps one through five if necessary for stubborn rust
and corrosion areas.
VIII. k - RESTORING THE PROTECTIVE LAYER
There are several products available on the market today
which can actually help restore the “PASSIVATION” of
stainless steel. “PASSIVATION” refers to the protective
qualities of the non-reactive surface layer of stainless steel
which prevents oxidation. Contact your cleaning supplier for
product recommendations and more information.
VIII. STAINLESS STEEL OVERVIEW (continued)
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