Use and Care Manual

Advisory Bulletin
continued . . .
TB-21 Stainless Steel Cleaning and Maintenance
Always: Wipe or polish with the grain direction of satin fi nishes.
Remove any cleaning or soap residue from stainless surface with water and wipe dry with
clean cloth.
Caution: Avoid cleaning products containing bleach, hydrochloric acids and or chlorides . . .
these are frequently found in toilet bowl or tile cleaners and in abrasive scrubbing
powders.
Avoid use of steel wool which can leave behind fi ne particles that cause surface rust.
Avoid use of abrasive cleaners on bright polish stainless steel surfaces.
CONDITION
CLEANING AGENT
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Use mild cleaning solution or
stainless steel cleaners.
Dirt, smudges, and fi ngerprints
Apply cleaner.
Wipe off soil using a cloth or
sponge for smooth surfaces
and a soft brush for textured
surfaces.
Rinse and dry.
Bobrick Graffi ti Remover, part
#891099 or equivalent.
Graffi ti
Apply cleaner, rub spots with soft
cloth or sponge.
Rinse and dry.
Liquid or spray stainless steel
polish.
Stubborn spots, atmospheric
discoloration
As recommended by
manufacturer.
Rinse or dry.
Bathroom cleaners
containing phosphoric acid
or acetic acids.
Mineral deposit or scale from
hard water
Apply liberally, allow to stand for
a few minutes; scrub with coarse
toweling or soft bristle brush in
direction of grain.
Rinse and dry.
“Rust” discoloration resulting
from exposure to harsh
environmental and or chemical
conditions
Note: Shower and other wet
environments may need to be
cleaned daily to minimize “rust”
discoloration.
Appropriate cleaner listed above,
plus 3M Scotch Brite pad #7447
or equivalent.
Clean surface as above, then
rub stained area lightly with 3M
Scotch Brite pad.
Clean with stainless steel polish.
Rinse and dry.
Rub only with the grain
direction of satin fi nishes. . .
do not use on bright polish
stainless steel.
Revised 6/15/17 Printed in U.S.A.
© 2017 by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.