Stainless steel is one of the most appreciated materials for its durability and refined aesthetics, qualities that make it ideal for both indoor and outdoor kitchens. However, to preserve its shine and ensure its longevity, it is essential to perform proper and regular cleaning and maintenance. We discuss it in this article.

Regular and Deep Stainless Steel Maintenance: Which Products to Use

Maintaining stainless steel is simple but requires consistency and, above all, the use of suitable products and tools. With regular cleaning and targeted deep interventions, it is possible to keep stainless steel surfaces beautiful and functional potentially for a lifetime.

Regular Stainless Steel Maintenance

Despite its resistance to corrosion, stainless steel can accumulate dirt, fingerprints, limescale stains, grease, and even traces of oxidation. Therefore, regular cleaning is essential to maintain the shine and functionality of stainless steel.

Make sure you have:

• A soft microfiber cloth
• Neutral soap or a mild detergent
• Warm water
• A non-abrasive sponge

After removing dust with the microfiber cloth, soak the sponge in a solution of warm water and neutral soap. Clean following the direction of the grain, rinse with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth to avoid streaks.

Deep Stainless Steel Maintenance

When stainless steel shows stubborn stains or signs of oxidation, a more thorough cleaning is required. Make sure you have:

• A specific stainless steel cleaner
• White vinegar or baking soda
• Mineral oil or a polishing product

Use diluted vinegar or baking soda for limescale stains, gently scrub with a non-abrasive sponge, and rinse. Then, apply a polishing product to restore shine.

Periodic maintenance is essential to protect stainless steel from atmospheric agents and contaminants.

OF outdoorkitchens Products for Stainless Steel Maintenance

OF outdoorkitchens offers a range of specific products for cleaning and maintaining stainless steel:

• Regular Stainless Steel Cleaning Kit: neutral cleaner, latex gloves, and microfiber cloth.
• Deep Stainless Steel Cleaning Kit: polishing cream, latex gloves, and microfiber cloth.
• Plus Stainless Steel Maintenance Kit: passivating wipes, finishing wipes, latex gloves, and microfiber cloth.
• Premium Deep Stainless Steel Maintenance Kit: deoxidizing, neutralizing, passivating, and finishing wipes, latex gloves, and microfiber cloth.
• Protective Treatment Oxy Stop Kit: specific for outdoor corten kitchens, including latex gloves, microfiber cloth, and protective product.

Using these products ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel surfaces, preserving their aesthetics and functionality over time.

In general, it is recommended to avoid:

• Abrasive sponges
• Products with abrasive particles
• Residual detergent left on the surface

It is important to follow the direction of the stainless steel grain during cleaning to avoid scratches and achieve uniform results.