Metal Cleaning and Polishing

Recommended Supplies and Cleaning Equipment:

 EPA Registered Cleaner/Disinfectant
 All-Purpose Detergent Cleaner
 Wax Stripper Liquid/Aerosol
 Stainless Steel Cleaner – Liquid/Aerosol
 10 Quart Pail
 Wiping Material – Rags, Paper Towels, Sponge, etc.
 Scrubbing Pad (Hand)
 
Recommended Method:

As in all cleaning procedures, the first step is to gather the recommended cleaning equipment together and bring to the area to be cleaned.

Wash metal.  Use EPA registered cleaner/disinfectant solution.  Apply with a sponge and rub vigorously.  For hard to remove soil, use the hand scrubbing pad.  If working on stainless steel, try to stay with the grain of the surface to reduce possible scratching of the stainless steel.

Strip, if required.  To remove problem stains, apply stripper with sponge and let stand for approximately
two (2) minutes.  Again, if the soil is difficult to remove, use the hand scrubbing pad, as above.  Wash off.

Rinse and dry.  Use pail and clear rinse water and a clean cloth.  Be sure to rinse completely.  Then, dry with a clean cloth.  All cleaning solution and/or stripping solution must be removed during this step.  If it isn’t, the stainless steel polish might not work properly when it is applies.

Apply stainless steel polish.  Use a clean cloth and apply sparingly.  If an aerosol product is being used, spray it on the cloth rather than on the surface.  This will prevent streaking of the polish.  Remove excess polish with a dry cloth, and then polish the surface with a soft, clean cloth.

Take a moment to admire your work, then wash the cleaning equipment thoroughly and return to storage area.

This procedure should be followed on a regular schedule to prevent excess build-up of soil and/or polish on the surface being cleaned.