Tips for Maintaining Stainless Steels

CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF STAINLESS STEELS

The attached document covers the following topics:

• Why maintenance is necessary.
• Maintenance during installation.
• On-going maintenance.
• Good housekeeping during fabrication.
• Cleaning methods- passivation and pickling treatments.
• Recommendations for cleaning stainless steel product.
•  Precautions – acids, solvents and chloride.

Cleaning Care and Maintenance of Stainless Steels