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Stainless Steel Cleaning and Maintenance
Always:
1. Wipe or polish with the grain direction of satin finishes.
2. Remove any cleaning or soap residue from stainless surface with water and wipe dry withclean cloth.
Caution:
1. Avoid cleaning products containing bleach, hydrochloric acids and or chlorides. These are frequently found in toilet bowl or tile cleaners and in abrasive scrubbing powders.
2. Avoid use of steel wool which can leave behind fine particles that cause surface rust.
3. Avoid use of abrasive cleaners on bright polish stainless steel surfaces.
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| CONDITION | CLEANING AGENT | METHOD OF APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Dirt, smudges, and fingerprints | Use mild cleaning solution or stainless steel cleaners. | Apply cleaner. Wipe off soil using a cloth or sponge for smooth surfaces and a soft brush for textured surfaces. Rinse and dry. |
| Graffiti | Bobrick Graffiti Remover, part #891099 or equivalent. | Apply cleaner, rub spots with soft cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry |
| Stubborn spots, atmospheric discoloration | Liquid or spray stainless steel polish. | As recommended by manufacturer. Rinse or dry |
| Mineral deposit or scale from hard water | Bathroom cleaners containing phosphoric acid or acetic acids. | Apply liberally, allow to stand fora few minutes; scrub with coarse toweling or soft bristle brush indirection of grain. Rinse and dry. |
| “Rust” discoloration resulting from exposure to harsh environmental and or chemical conditions | Appropriate cleaner listed above, plus 3M Scotch Brite pad #7447 or equivalent. | Clean surface as above, then rub stained area lightly with 3M Scotch Brite pad. Clean with stainless steel polish. Rinse and dry. Rub only with the grain direction of satin finishes. . .do not use on bright polish stainless steel. |
Special Note for Toilet Partition Hardware
Although stainless steel is very resistant to rust, there are certain conditions where this can happendepending on various factors listed below:
- Cleansers containing Chloride or Muriatic Acid (hydrochloric acid).
- Concentrated soap residue where chemical additives to soap may cause discoloration andpotentially dry out and result in a rusting appearance.
- Environments where water has high iron content or where contact with iron occurs (such assteel wool, machining chips or iron residue or dust from installation or cleaning of other steelproducts) can leave a rusty residue.
- Presence of salt containing chlorides.
Remove rust discoloration or corrosion as soon as possible to prevent permanent discolorationand pitting of the surface. Regular cleaning can restore the original condition in most cases withproper maintenance and cleaning. DAILY cleaning should prevent discoloration (rusting andrusting appearance) and corrosion in high moisture environments such as showers and showercompartments.
Materials and Tools Required:
- Mid abrasive cleaner such as Bar Keepers Friend (available at Home Improvement or DiscountStores).
- Soft Sponge and/or 3M Scotch Brite pad #7447 or equivalent.
Follow the Steps Below During Daily Cleaning:
- Apply a generous amount on the affected areas and rub with a damp sponge in the direction ofthe grain. NOTE: Avoid using caustic cleaners that contain chlorides as the abrasive nature ofthese products will further damage the steel’s chromium film.
- Rinse with clear water and gently towel dry
- Repeat cleaning process daily or more often depending on severity of rusting.
For Matte Black powder coated stainless steel accessories:
- Use a soft cloth to remove dust.
- Use a highly diluted mild soap in a soft water-based solution applied to a soft cloth to gentlyclean. Then, rinse with soft water and dry with another soft towel.
Shop Stainless Steel Toilet Partitions
We offer stainless steel toilet partitions from the industry-leading manufacturers like Hadrian, Bradley, ASI Global, Accurate, and Metpar.
Stainless steel restroom partitions come standard with a #4 brushed/satin finish and are also available in textured, diamond, and leather grain finishes. Choose from a variety of mounting options including floor-mounted with overhead bracing, ceiling hung, floor braced, and floor-to-ceiling hung. 48 Hour Shipping available! In-Stock nationwide inventory is ready to ship to your jobsite.
Stainless steel toilet partitions are also available with enhanced privacy options such as extended height panels and doors, privacy strips, and continuous mounting hardware that eliminate sight lines in public washrooms.
Contact our Experts for more information about what privacy options are available and the best practices for implementing them in your restrooms.
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