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Sheila Shine for every commercial kitchen

Stainless steel is everywhere in a commercial kitchen and it’s no wonder! It’s such a durable, easy-to-clean material that comes in many different types, plus it looks great too. But it’s not a totally maintenance-free item, and it can and will start to rust if not properly cared for. Fortunately, properly caring for your stainless steel worktables, sinks, and equipment is easy. Read on for the best way to clean stainless steel and keep your equipment and surfaces looking great for years to come.

Types of stainless steel

Unlike iron or steel that readily corrodes, stainless steel contains additional metals like chromium and nickel. Don’t confuse stainless steel with galvanized steel. Galvanized steel is plain steel with a layer of zinc deposited on the surface.

While there are many different series (compositions) of stainless steel, two of the most common ones you’ll see in the food service industry are 400 and 300 series. 400 series contain chromium while 300 series contains both chromium and nickel for superior durability and corrosion resistance. Without getting too technical, adding these metals in specific percentages to the steel itself change its makeup all the way down at the atomic level and form an invisible film on the surface, which protects the metal against corrosion.

How to clean stainless steel equipment

It is important to properly clean stainless steel worktables, and other equipment regularly. Use the right cleaning tools. Soft cloths, microfiber, or sponges are best. Avoid using anything that might scratch the surface. Clean with the polish lines. Stainless steel usually has a grain that you can see running in one direction or another. Lastly, use the right cleaning chemicals. The best cleaner for stainless steel on the market is Sheila Shine.

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Sheila Shine is a 3-in-one stainless steel cleaner that not only cleans, but it also polishes and protects your stainless steel surfaces as well. Sheila Shine removes greasy film and water marks. It resists fingerprints and streaking. It repels water and preserves surfaces against deterioration. Sheila Shine requires no rubbing or polishing. It also works on Formica, porcelain, fiberglass, enamel, and plastic.

With Sheila Shine, cleaning has never been easier! One small dab on your stainless steel surface, wipe down with a soft cloth and you’re done! It cleans the surface but also polishes in the process and adds a layer of protection so that your surface will not corrode or rust. Sheila Shine is soft enough to be used every day but strong enough that every day cleaning isn’t necessary.

Sheila Shine has been on the market for over six decades. We have mastered the art of cleaning stainless steel. We want your commercial kitchen to operate smoothly and one of the ways to do that is to make sure you have clean equipment. You can trust Sheila Shine to make your kitchen cleaning quick and easy and effective!