cleaning and maintenance guide

With the proper maintenance, your simplehuman^® stainless steel product is designed to last for years. We've created this guide to help you care for your stainless steel product.

cleaning stainless steel

It is recommended that stainless steel be cleaned regularly with water and a soft cloth, such as our microfibre mitt; this will prevent new stains from building up. For a more thorough cleaning, you can use water and mild detergent instead. After you are done, rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a soft absorbent cloth.

fingerprints, oil and greasemarks

Fingerprints can be easily removed by cleaning with water and a soft cloth, such as our microfibre mitt. Simply wet one side with water and use the dry side to wipe and polish. If water does not do the trick, you can use mild dishwashing detergent or glass cleaner in its place. If you use chemical cleaners or detergents, always rinse your product afterwards with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

rusting

With the proper care, your stainless steel product should easily resist rust. Do not expose your product to water or other liquids for prolonged periods of time. If rusting does occur, it can be removed by applying a cream cleanser such as MAAS^® polish and rubbing gently with a damp cloth. If the rust is stubborn, a stainless steel cleaner may be needed to remove it completely. Since these cleaners may contain dangerous chemicals, please take proper precautions and always follow the manufacturer's directions. If the rust cannot be removed with these suggestions, you can always have it removed professionally.

sticky residue from labels

The residue left from labels on stainless steel can be easily removed by applying adhesive removers such as "Goo-Gone^®", "Un-du^®", or "De-solv-it^®". After applying the remover and completely removing all residue, rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth.

never use these on stainless steel

Some products may damage stainless steel and should never come in contact with your stainless steel product:

• Do not use steel wool to wipe your stainless steel as it will scratch the surface.
• Never clean stainless steel products with bleach - it will discolour the product.
• Avoid contact with salts and acids - these will also discolour your product if left on for a long period of time.

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