Stainless Products are becoming more and more common around us. How do we maintain and store them？
Daily cleaning

Stainless Products Unlike Copper Products, Aluminum Products require more cleaning

reparation
Choose a cleaner: For daily cleaning, warm water and a neutral detergent (such as dish soap or soapy water) are recommended. Avoid using cleaners containing strong acids, alkali or chlorine, fluorine and other corrosive substances, so as not to damage the surface of stainless steel.
Prepare cleaning tools: Choose a soft cloth or sponge as cleaning tools. Avoid using rough cleaning tools such as wire mesh and hard brush to prevent scratching the stainless steel surface.
Second, cleaning steps
Wet the surface: First, gently wet the stainless steel surface with a clean damp cloth or sponge.
Apply detergent: Apply an appropriate amount of neutral detergent (such as dish soap or soapy water) to a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure the cleaner is evenly distributed on the cloth or sponge.
Gentle wiping: Gently wipe the stainless steel surface with a cloth or sponge coated with detergent. Be careful to wipe along the texture direction of the stainless steel to avoid scratches caused by wiping back and forth. For nooks or crannies that are hard to reach, use a soft brush to clean them.
Rinse the surface: Rinse the stainless steel surface with clean water, ensuring that residual cleaning agents and stains are thoroughly washed away. A soft water gun or sprayer can be used for flushing, but care should be taken to control the water pressure and flow direction to avoid impact on the stainless steel surface.
Dry the surface: Gently wipe the stainless steel surface with a clean dry cloth or paper towel. Make sure the surface is completely dry to prevent water stains and fingerprints.

Matters needing attention

Avoid using rough tools: As mentioned earlier, avoid using rough cleaning tools such as wire mesh and stiff brush to avoid scratching the stainless steel surface.
Gentle cleaning: Keep it gentle during the cleaning process and avoid using hot water or too intense scrubbing. Overheating water may cause stainless Steel Products to deform or lose luster; Too intense scrubbing may leave scratches.
Timely drying: After cleaning, the stainless steel surface should be dried in time to prevent water stains and fingerprints. Long-term water stains may cause rust or tarnish on the surface of stainless steel.
Regular inspection: In addition to daily cleaning, the surface condition of stainless steel products should be regularly checked. Such as rust, scratches and other problems should be dealt with in time to prevent the problem from expanding.

Remove stains and rust

Use of acid:
Vinegar: Vinegar is an acidic substance that can chemically react with metal oxides to remove rust stains. Apply vinegar to the rust stain of stainless steel products, wait a few minutes (the specific time can be determined according to the severity of the rust stain), and then wipe with a cloth. Note that the use of vinegar may leave some odor, so it should be thoroughly rinsed after use.
Lemon juice: Lemon juice also contains a lot of vitamin C and acidic substances, can remove rust stains. Apply lemon juice to the stain and wait for a while before wiping. Lemon juice also has a natural anti-rust effect.
Use alkaline substances:
Baking soda: Baking soda is an alkaline substance, although it does not react directly with rust stains, but can help to remove rust stains through a chemical reaction when combined with acidic substances, such as vinegar or lemon juice. Mix baking soda and water into a paste, apply to the rust, then wait for some time (can be combined with acid to enhance the effect), and finally wipe with a cloth.
Use professional cleaners:
Stainless steel cleaner: This is a chemical specially used for cleaning stainless steel products, which can remove stains, rust stains, etc., on metal surfaces. When using, apply the cleaner to the rust stain according to the method on the instruction manual, wait for a certain time and rinse off with water. Stainless steel cleaners usually have a strong cleaning ability, can quickly remove rust stains and restore the luster of the stainless steel surface.
Physical method:
Sandpaper rust removal method: For more stubborn rust stains, you can use sandpaper for grinding. Choose the appropriate thickness of sandpaper (it is generally recommended to start with fine sandpaper) and gently sand the rust until the rust is worn off. This method requires a certain amount of patience and careful operation to avoid unnecessary damage to the stainless steel surface.

Precautions for storage and use
Avoid high temperature: Stainless steel products in high temperature environment will lose the original color, so should avoid directly on the open flame for barbecue or long-term exposure to high temperature environment.
Avoid collision and scratching: Although stainless steel products are durable, it is also necessary to pay attention to avoid collision and scratching, so as to avoid defects or deformation on the surface.
Keep dry: After using stainless steel products, the surface water should be wiped in time to keep dry. In high humidity or easy corrosion environment, you can consider applying a protective coating on the surface of stainless steel products to improve its corrosion resistance.
Regular inspection: Regular inspection of stainless steel products, timely detection and treatment of any possible problems, such as rust, scratches, etc.