How to Clean Stainless Steel Equipment
2022-06-29
It is important to properly clean stainless steel work tables, sinks, and other equipment regularly. - Use the right cleaning tools: Soft cloths, microfiber, sponges, or plastic scouring pads are best. Avoid using anything that might scratch the surface.
- Clean with the polish lines: Stainless steel usually has a "grain" that you can see running in one direction or another. If you can see the lines, it's always best to scrub or wipe parallel to them, especially if you use something more abrasive than a cloth or wiper.
- Use the right cleaning chemicals: The best cleaner for stainless steel will contain alkaline, alkaline chlorinated, or non-chloride chemicals. Noble Chemical offers a variety of stainless steel cleaners and polishes specifically designed for stainless steel.
- Excel is a water-based aerosol cleaner / polish that won't attract dirt like an oil-based cleaner can. It's great for commercial kitchen equipment!
- Spiffy Shine is an oil-based liquid stainless steel cleaner. While it will give the most brilliant shine of these three products, it is not the best for use in your commercial kitchen. We don't recommended it for use around heavy grease areas like near a fryer, because it will actually attract grease and dust. Also, you should thoroughly wash any food-contact surfaces after using it on them.
- Know how to sanitize stainless steel and disinfect: Noble's QuikSan is a ready-to-use sanitizer that won't damage stainless steel. Just remove any large food particles from the surface to be sanitized, then rinse these areas thoroughly with water, and spray the chemical on the affected surface. Wet the area for several minutes and allow it to drain and air dry. Do not rinse or wipe the sanitizer off of the cleaned surface.
- Minimize the impact of hard water: If you have hard water, having a water softening system is probably the best option. However, if you have hard water and aren't able to treat it throughout your entire facility, it's a good idea to not let water stand on your stainless steel surfaces for extended periods.
