cleaning & maintenance guide

With the proper maintenance, your simplehuman® stainless steel product is designed to last for years. We've created this guide to help you care for your stainless steel product.

cleaning stainless steel
It is recommended that stainless steel be cleaned regularly with water and a soft cloth, such as our microfiber sponge mitt; this will prevent new stains from building up. For a more thorough cleaning, you can use water and mild detergent instead. After you are done, rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a soft absorbent cloth.

fingerprints, oil and grease marks
Fingerprints can be easily removed by cleaning with water and a soft cloth, such as our microfiber sponge mitt. Simply wet one side with water and use the dry side to wipe and polish. If water does not do the trick, you can use mild dishwashing detergent or glass cleaner in its place. If you use chemical cleaners or detergents, always rinse your product afterwards with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

rusting
With the proper care, your stainless steel trash can should easily resist rust. Do not expose your trash can to water or other liquids for prolonged periods of time. If rusting does occur, it can be removed by applying a cream cleanser such as MAAS® polish and rubbing gently with a damp cloth. If the rust is stubborn, a proprietary stainless steel cleaner may be needed to remove it completely. Since these cleaners may contain dangerous chemicals, please take proper precautions and always follow the manufacturer's directions. If the rust cannot be removed with these suggestions, you can always have it removed professionally.

sticky residue from labels
The residue left from labels on stainless steel can be easily removed by applying adhesive removers such as "Goo-Gone®", "Un-du®", or "De-solv-it®". After applying the remover and completely removing all residue, rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth.

never use these on stainless steel
Some products may damage stainless steel and should never come in contact with your stainless steel product:

• Do not use steel wool to wipe your stainless steel as it will scratch the surface.
• Never clean stainless steel products with bleach — it will discolor product.
• Avoid contact with salts and acids — these will also discolor your product if left on for a long period of time.

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