Care of metal surfaces

Chrome and nickel-plated surfaces

Any undesired oxide film (tarnished areas, black discoloration) can easily be removed from silver, brass, bronze, copper and chrome surfaces. You simply polish your precious article of furniture or accessory with silica, a natural and gentle polish. This treatment will also ensure that their metal surfaces are suitable for use in food preparation. The act of polishing at the same time serves to protect against early renewed tarnishing and discoloration. Before use the metal polish should be shaken well. Apply a sufficient quantity of polish to a dry cloth and distribute it over the entire surface. As the surface dries a grey coating of powder appears, which is then polished off with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel surfaces

Fingerprints and other surface dirt can best be removed with the aid of a microfibre cloth, which can be lightly moistened if necessary. Even a normal dishcloth is suitable for this purpose. The cleaning effect is increased by the addition of a little dishwashing liquid which dissolves grease. After each cleaning operation stainless steel surfaces should be dried thoroughly with a lint-free cloth.

TIPS FOR METAL SURFACES

Be careful with brushed stainless steel

In the production of so-called brushed stainless steel the surface is ground in such a way that a matt look is created. In order to maintain this special surface structure, brushed stainless steel must always be wiped with the grain of the surface.

Preventing renewed stains and dirt

Special products for stainless steel care create a microscopically thin protective coating on the stainless steel surface and form a film which also withstands normal cleaning. This film for the most part prevents new fingerprints and other forms of dirt showing on the stainless steel.

Unsuitable cleaning agents

Abrasive cleaning agents are not suitable for most metal surfaces. On stainless steel you should also avoid cleaning agents with a high proportion of disinfectant and bleach. The same applies to cleaning agents which contain acid, salt and chloride, which could have a negative effect on the resistance of the stainless steel to corrosion