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how to clean metal surfaces

Faucets & Fittings, Shower Door Frames

  • Use a mild soap & water & be sure to wipe the entire surface dry.

  • DO NOT USE CLEANERS containing ammonia, bleach or other chemicals that can damage these finishes.

  • Goldplated faucets & gold used on decorative products are like fine jewelry. Use only warm water to clean. Dry w/ a soft cloth.

 

Stainless Steel Sinks

  • Clean stainless steel once a week.

  • Always apply stainless steel cleaner/polish w/ a nonabrasive cloth or sponge, working w/ not across, the grain.

  • If a cleaner w/ chloride is used, rinse the surface immediately to prevent corrosion.

 

The ideal cleaning technique is to always blot dry any water from metal surfaces. Allowing water to evaporate on metal will form water deposits. It is important to use a dabbing action to dry metal, not an abrasive or rubbing action. Cleaning w/ a damp sponge & buff drying should keep your product looking beautiful.

  Plumbing

Tools & Materials

mild soap
water
soft cloth or sponge
stainless steel cleaner/polish

Difficulty: Beginner

Repair Time: 15min

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Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area before applying to the entire surface.
Rinse completely.
Wipe surfaces clean immediately after applying cleaner. Do not allow cleaners to sit or soak.
Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Do not use an abrasive material to wipe surfaces clean.

Chrome, Polished Brass & Nickel

Kohler® faucets' brilliant finishes are the result of two nickel undercoatings & more than 20 finishing steps. Various faucet lines also feature Kohler's Vibrant™ Finish for Life -- a state-of-the-art PVD process that molecularly bonds the finish to the faucet for a super-hard surface that withstands scratching, corrosion & tarnish.

Stainless Steel

Kohler® stainless steel sinks, lavatories & tabletops are manufactured of type 304 quality stainless steel w/ 18% chromium & 8% nickel content providing excellent resistance to stains & corrosion.

Aluminum

Kohler® shower doors' sturdy frames are made of rugged, heavy-gauge aluminum. All screws are made of durable stainless steel.

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