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care
Porcelain enamel is a glass surface fused to a metal
base. This glass surface is damaged by acids & harsh
abrasives. It is very hard but can be chipped by hard
blows. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant but not acid
proof. The glass coating is gradually dissolved by acids.
Acetic & muriatic acids are effective in removing
certain stains, but they will also remove part of the
surface coating of porcelain enamel. Eventually they will
attack the base metal underneath & cause serious
damage. Therefore, it is advisable not to use acid
cleaners on porcelain enamel.
cleaning
To clean, wash w/ warm or hot sudsy water, using
detergent. A solution of non-precipitating water
softener, or baking soda, in warm water also may remove
soap scum & soil. Always rinse w/ plain water. If you
use scouring powder it should be the very finest one
possible. Most scouring powders contain hard particles,
such as quartz or feldspar, that cause minute scratches.
Once a glasslike surface has been roughened, it becomes a
catchall for dirt, grease, soap residue & minute
alkaline deposits from hard water. Then abrasives are
necessary to remove soil imbedded in the roughened area.
Commercial household or bathroom cleaners may also be
used. You may use chlorine or hydrogen peroxide bleach to
remove stains. Do not use these bleaches full strength or
let them remain on the surface for more than a few
seconds. Rinse the surface thoroughly. Bleaches eliminate
most stains but are not effective on rust. Heavy deposits
of grease or soap scum can be removed w/ a solution of 1
tablespoon trisodium phosphate in 1 gallon hot water.
Rinse thoroughly. Or warm water & ammonia solution
will do this. Rinse thoroughly. Do NOT combine w/ any
other cleaners.
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Plumbing
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warm
or hot sudsy
water
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water
softener
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baking
soda
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scouring
powder
(fine)
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commercial
household or bathroom
cleaners
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chlorine
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hydrogen
peroxide bleach
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trisodium
phosphate
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ammonia
solution
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Advice by
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Always
wear gloves, safety glasses
& work in a well
ventilated area
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