I have a stainless steel kitchen with a tile floor and when the tile grout was cleaned with muratic acid the stainless discolored. How can I repair this problem?
The stainless steel that is used on kitchen appliances and vent hood etc. is usually type 304. This is a very good grade of stainless steel, but IT IS NOT RESISTANT TO MURATIC ACID. Cleaners that are used with grout around title and stone etc. SHOULD NOT BE USED IF STAINLESS STEEL IS PRESENT. It is not even necessary that the acid touch the stainless steel, just the “fumes” from it will cause a discoloration of the stainless. The chances of repairing this discoloration depend on the extent of the discoloration and the depth of the attack. If possible the entire panel of stainless steel should be replaced. If that is not possible you can try to repair the damage by following the procedure for removing scratches. 18. I have a stainless steel refrigerator and since some stainless steels are non-magnetic I cannot attach items to the surface magnetically. What is the best way to attach something to stainless steel? Answer: We suggest “Remount Spray Adhesive” for temporary, light weight and
The stainless steel that is used on kitchen appliances and vent hood etc. is usually type 304. This is a very good grade of stainless steel, but IT IS NOT RESISTANT TO MURATIC ACID. Cleaners that are used with grout around title and stone etc. SHOULD NOT BE USED IF STAINLESS STEEL IS PRESENT. It is not even necessary that the acid touch the stainless steel, just the “fumes” from it will cause a discoloration of the stainless. The chances of repairing this discoloration depend on the extent of the discoloration and the depth of the attack. If possible the entire panel of stainless steel should be replaced. If that is not possible you can try to repair the damage by following the procedure for removing scratches. 18. I have a stainless steel refrigerator and since some stainless steels are non-magnetic I cannot attach items to the surface magnetically. What is the best way to attach something to stainless steel? Answer: We suggest “Remount Spray Adhesive” for temporary, light weight and
