Cleaning Stainless Steel Hardware

Degol often receives inquiries from customers about how to clean stainless steel hardware. If you have stainless steel hardware on your door, the cleaning process can be a bit trickier. Instead of knowing what you can do, you should get to know what you should avoid. Some of the no-no’s related to cleaning stainless steel include:

• Avoid the use of hard water or cleaning the stainless steel when it is warm

• Don’t use an oven cleaner on it

• Don’t use any type of abrasive, such as steel wool

• Don’t ever use chloride or chlorine bleach

The best way to clean stainless steel is to use a damp, soapy cloth and water. If there is grime or gunk on the surface, you can use equal parts of vinegar and olive oil to clean them.

You should try to clean your door knobs and hardware regularly as this will help ensure it continues to look great and function properly.