CARE & MAINTENANCE
PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR STAINLESS STEEL
300 series stainless steel contains iron, chromium,
and nickel. 400 series stainless steel contains iron
and chromium. Since both series contain 70%-80%
iron, they are both capable of rusting, under certain
conditions. With a 12%-30% chromium content,
both 300 and 400 series stainless steel are “passive”
towards corrosion. This means an invisible film
covers the steel’s surface, creating a barrier against
corrosion, causing the metal to be stainless. This
film is only millionths of an inch thick, so if the film is
broken down, or scratched, your equipment will
begin to show signs of corrosion. Chlorides that are
found in household cleaners, water, food particles
(that are left behind after food preparation), and table
salt can all cause the film layer to deteriorate.
The goal is to keep this film intact by applying proper
maintenance and cleaning procedures to the stain-
less steel to obtain maximum longevity of your equip-
ment.
PROPERTIES AND
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
OF STAINLESS STEEL
Help prevent your stainless steel
from corroding by cleaning it with
recommended tools and cleansers.
CORRECT TOOLS AND
CLEANSERS FOR STAINLESS
STEEL MAINTENANCE
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TOOLS
DO NOT USE:
• WireBrushes
• MetalScrapers
• SteelScouringPads
USE:
• Clean Soft Towels
• CleanSponges
• PlasticScouringPads
CLEANSERS
DO NOT USE:
• AbrasiveCleansers
Containing Chlorides
or Quarternary Salts
USE:
• BarKeepersFriend
• Akaline
• AkalineChlorinated
• Non-Chloride
Containing Cleansers
(If you do not know the chloride content
of your cleanser, call the cleanser supplier.)
SCENARIO CLEANER TIP
RoutineCleaning
Soap,Ammonia,
Detergent
Cloth or Sponge
Application
Smudges &
Fingerprints
Arcal20,Lac-O-Nu
Ecoshine
LendsBarrierFilm
Difficult Stains
Cameo,Talc,ZudFirst
Impression
CleanParallelTo
PolishLines
Oil&Grease
AGoodCommercial
Detergent
Cloth or Sponge
Application
FoodGrease,
BurntOnFoods
Easy-Off,De-Grease
It,OvenAid
WorksWellOn
AllFinishes
Restoration,
Passivation
BoosBlockStainless
SteelCleaner,Benefit,
Super Sheen
FollowProduct
Directions
STAINLESS STEEL
CARE & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING SURFACE CORROSION,
OIL OR GREASE BUILD-UP
Picturedaboveisaexampleofresidualsurfacecorro-
sion. The stainless steel surface has undergone con-
siderable corrosion, resulting in the visible red-orange
rust. This pitting and cracking of stainless steel begins
on a microscopic level.
To remove surface corrosion, oil or grease build-up,
use our stainless steel care kit that contains a pack
ofBarKeepersFriendcleanser,Scotch-BriteGeneral
PurposeHandPad(7447),andabottleofstainless
steelpolisher.Makesurethesurfaceareaiscleanof
dirt and debris and follow the steps below.
Step 1:Make surethecleansing padissoakedwith
water and remains wet.
Step 2:Sprinkle the Bar Keepers Friend cleanser
throughly on the wet cleansing pad and gently rub
onto the stainless steel surface in the direction of the
polishing lines. Continue to add more or less cleanser
until the corrosion, oil or grease is removed.
Step 3:IfapplyingBarKeepersFrienddirectlytothe
stainless steel, make sure the surface is wet before
using the cleansing pad to remove surface corrosion,
oil, or grease.
Step 4: Using clean water, rinse the stainless steel
surface immediately and wipe dry the stainless steel
surface using a soft clean towel.
Step 5: Spray the stainless steel surface using the
stainless steel polisher to restore and polish. Then
wipe the surface in the direction of the polishing lines
using a soft clean towel.
Always clean and wipe with the
polish lines of the stainless steel.
BEFORE AFTER
RESTORING AND POLISHING
It’srecommendedtouseJohnBoos
Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish and
restore all stainless steel surfaces.
The all natural formula is safe for all
food preparation surfaces.
Use the correct tools, clean water and non-chloride
cleaners to wipe off dirty stainless steel surfaces.
Do not allow liquids, food particles, dirt, or foreign
debris to stand on the stainless steel for prolonged
periods of time. Do not use chlorine bleach. If used,
rinse off with water immediately and wipe off
surface with a soft clean towel.
ROUTINE CLEANING
P.O. Box 609 • 3601 S. Banker St. • Effingham, IL 62401
Ph: (888)-431-2667 • Fax: (800) 433-2667 • www.johnboos.com
