Stainless... stains less. However, it cannot be neglected. While stainless is highly resistant to stain and corrosion, even the finest alloys will suffer if eggs, vinegar and acids are not removed by soaking, washing and rinsing thoroughly immediately after they are used. Stainless steel is one of the most durable and useful of metals. Your stainless steel will give extra long service and will always look great when properly cared for.

Washing
Stainless should be pre-soaked immediately following it removal from the table. Use a pre-soak compound recommended by the manufacturer of your detergent. It is very important that you use only a plastic or stainless steel pan for pre-soaking. Never use an aluminum pan. Aluminum frees the chlorine present in most pre-soak compounds and causes discoloration of stainless steel.

Be sure that the stainless does not remain in the pre-soak solution too long before it is washed. After pre-soaking, wash your stainless in hot water and a good cleaning agent with great care, making sure there are no abrasive or corrosive qualities.

Rinsing
The clean stainless should be then rinsed in water of at least 180^oF. A wetting agent may be added to the rinse to prevent minerals in water from staining your tableware. Should you have very hard water, a softener is recommended.

Handling
Perforated cylinders in a portable rack- suitable for sink or dishwasher use- make it possible to wash, transport and dispense flatware with a minimum of handling. In a system where flatware is washed and stored in the same cylinder, the flatware should be sorted in the cylinders utensil side down to prevent hand contamination after cleaning.

In a system where the flatware is transferred from a cleaning cylinder to a storage cylinder by inversion, it should be sorted into the cleaning cylinder utensil side up, so that it will eventually be stored utensil side down.

Low-Temp Dishwashing- CAUTION!
If you are using a low-temp or chlorine bath type tableware washing system, take great care in following the manufacturer's instructions. Improper use, especially faulty rinsing or sanitizing, can cause staining or corrosion of even the finest flatware.