CLEANING YOUR HERBISH PRODUCTS DOS & DON'TS
All Herbish® Drainage systems stainless steel product's surfaces are finished to a satin finish. It is important to remember that such a finish can be scratched or marked by improper cleaning.
While any scratches or marks may be unsightly, the corrosion resistance of your Herbish® product will not be compromised.
Dos & Don'ts of Maintaining Herbish® Drainage Systems Products
Do wash frequently with water (preferably hot water) followed by rinsing with cold water. A little "Sunlight" dishwashing liquid or soap may be added to the first wash water, but too much dishwashing liquid or soap will cause "clouding" of the surface.
Do wash down floor drains, drainage channels and grease traps regularly. While stainless steel iis generally an extremely hard metal, it will start corroding if left in contact too long ewith ordinary ingredients such as salt, milk, fruit juices etc.
Do follow the following remedial procedures when faced with the follwing situations:
- Rust Stains: Mix a solution of 1 (one) part nitric acid to 9 (nine) parts warm water (by volume), leave the solution in contact with the stained stainless steel for 1 (one) hour and then flush with cold water thoroughly.
- Acids: Avoid all acids at all costs. Rinse immediately with warm water, Repeat twice.
- Bleaches: Rinse immediately with hot soapy water.
Don't use "silver"cleaners.
Don't use chloride containing cleaning solutions. These will corrode the stainless steel.
Don't use scouring materials and harsh abrasives, such as steel wool and wire brushes for cleaning stainless steel. The surface responds best to the gentlest of cleaning methods. Carbon steel, if left in contact with the stainless steel surface will rust and permanently stain your Herbish® products surface.
Don't use acids (especially hydrochloric acid). Tile grout removing chemicals are particularly aggressive and will pit and ultimately corrode through stainless steel if not thoroughly rinsed away.
Don't use "silver"cleaners.
Don't use chloride containing cleaning solutions. These will corrode the stainless steel.