Care & Cleaning FAQs

+ How to clean/sterilize stainless steel?

Using the recommended cleaning products and supplies, wipe the surface of your stainless steel product in the direction of the grains to clean/sterilize your equipment, while preventing streaking. Then dry the surface with a dry towel to prevent water spots.

+ Can 304 stainless steel withstand high sanitization temperatures?

304 stainless steel can tolerate temperatures up to 1,598 °F for short periods of time without ill effect, and temperatures up to 1,697 °F for extended periods of time. These tolerances are well above sanitation temperatures.

+ What cleaning products can I use on stainless steel?

Recommended cleaning products:

  • ✔ Hospital Disinfectants: Stainless steel holds up to most hospital disinfectants (except bleach/cleaners with chlorine).
  • ✔ Commercial/Household Cleaners: Non-abrasive, neutral household cleaners, as well as commercial stainless steel and glass cleaners are extremely effective in cleaning stainless steel.
  • ✔ Clean Water & Wipe: Warm, clean or soapy water and soft wipe.

Recommended cleaning suppies:

  • ✔ Non-abrasive cloth
  • ✔ Microfiber towel
  • ✔ Soft towel or sponge
  • ✔ Always use clean (not dirty) cleaning supplies

+ What cleaning products and supplies should I not use on stainless steel?

Discouraged cleaning products:

  • ✖ Bleach/cleaners with chlorine
  • ✖ Abrasive cleaning products
  • ✖ Dirty water

Discouraged cleaning suppies:

  • ✖ Steel wool, steel brushes, other abrasive tools
  • ✖ Dirty cleaning supplies

+ How to get fingerprints off of stainless steel?

All cleaning solutions listed will help remove fingerprint smudges.

+ How to get streaks off of stainless steel?

Rub with the grain when cleaning, do not scrub in ciruclar motion.

+ How to get stainless steel to shine again?

All cleaning solutions listed will help your stainless steel shine again. For further polishing you can buff the surface using:

  1. Olive oil & soft cloth
  2. Flour & dry cloth
  3. Handheld power buffer tool

+ How does stainless steel cleaning fit in with hospital cleaning protocols?

Stainless steel equipment will not add to or alter your hospital's cleaning protocols. Stainless steel's innate properties stand up to frequent cleaning and hospital-approved cleaning chemicals (except bleach/chlorine). When cleaned properly, stainless steel provides the sterilized environment required by medical facilites.