Take Care Of Stainless Steel
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How to take care of your stainless steel appliances and fixtures
You will be hard pressed to find a kitchen without stainless steel in it as its properties make it the absolute perfect material for use in food service and preparation areas. Strong, resilient and extremely easy to maintain, stainless steel is used to make kitchen tables, sinks, cookware, cutlery, appliances and so much more. Therefore, knowing how to maintain, clean and polish it is essential.
Stainless steels are iron alloys with a 10.5% chromium content which gives it a high polish while resisting tarnishing. It also has an extremely high melting point of over 2,600 degrees Celsius, which makes it perfect when constructing ovens, cooking equipment, and tables for commercial kitchens. As well as chromium, other elements are present such as nickel, titanium, copper, nitrogen, and carbon to enhance its strength, formability, and resistance to high and low temperatures, which is known as cryogenic toughness. Stainless steel does not mean the metal won’t stain or rust, it means it has a higher level of resistance that makes it stain less, not stain proof.
Cleaning stainless steel is an easy task when done regularly and will save you lots of time and money in the long run as you will increase the longevity of tables, sinks, and storage and cooking equipment.
- Clear away any and all food and water deposits from the surface with a microfiber cloth or soft sponge. Don’t use abrasive tools as these have a negative impact on the protective layer.
- Once cleared of debris, go over the surface with a stainless steel cleaner like Sheila Shine. The best chemicals for stainless steel contain alkaline and don’t have chloride in them.
- Once dry, use a food-safe stainless steel or metal polish. Follow the grain of the metal to ensure the best results and to avoid further damage to the surface. If you are using Sheila Shine, you won’t need a bunch of steps. Sheila Shine is a 3-in-1 step process that cleans, shines, and protects at the same time, with one application.
Tip: Cleaning your tables, sinks, and equipment after each use will reduce the damage to the protective layer and increase the longevity of your stainless steel items. Sitting water or debris will erode this layer and cause corrosion.
When it comes to stainless steel, nothing can match up. Whether for residential or commercial use, having stainless steel in your kitchens, business, and everywhere else, is one tough act to follow. For keeping your stainless steel clean and protected, no matter what it is, use Sheila Shine. Sheila Shine is a product that cleans, polishes, and protects your stainless steel in one cleaning. No multiple steps are needs. Just use a little with a cloth and you are done!
