Why does stainless steel not rust and how to maintain

Why doesn't stainless steel rust

Because of the addition of 12.5% chromium in stainless steel composition, it can make stainless steel surface generated a layer of passivation film, prevent the metal matrix is destroyed, enhance corrosion resistance, so the surface will not rust. But stainless steel in some special environments will rust, such as: humid environment and containing salt in the sea fog, stainless steel surface will rust.

How to maintain stainless steel

1, stainless steel in cleaning and maintenance, should use cloth and stainless steel oil, the first oil poured on the cloth, pay attention to stainless steel oil do not put too much, avoid too much waste. Then wipe the stainless steel surface with a rag, wait until the stain is wiped clean, and then rinse with water again.

2, maintenance of stainless steel products, must do a good job of daily cleaning, cleaning stainless steel, you can use a more gentle method. For example, you can use hot water or clean soft cloth to wipe the surface, if there is oil on the surface, you can use cleaning agent to thoroughly remove stainless steel stains.

3, if there are water stains on the surface of stainless steel, resulting in surface rust, you can use mild detergent to wipe. If loaded with cooked stainless steel, clean it can first soak in soapy water, and then use a sponge pad to wash.

4, stainless steel surface to avoid contact with acid and alkaline liquid, to avoid corrosion, the surface can not be scrubbed with vinegar, if the surface with vinegar should be timely clean feeling. Stainless steel surface can not use bleach or disinfection water, should use neutral liquid cleaning.