While stainless steel is certainly a remarkable material that has been proven to resist stains and corrosion, there are, unfortunately, some instances where you might find that it has stained. So, if you are wondering if it is 100% stain-proof, it isn’t, but whether or not it does stain will be entirely up to how well you keep it clean.

Stainless steel is low maintenance, but that doesn’t mean it requires no maintenance.

You can help your stainless steel wire have a long life by first guaranteeing that you order the type that best suits your needs. Plus, regular cleaning should not be neglected. After all, if you work in the food industry, we would hope that you do what you can to clean your ovens!

Why is performing regular maintenance important?

Like a lot of materials out there, stainless steel is subject to what we call “surface contamination.” In other words, after wear and tear, and/or after an extended period of absolutely no cleaning, surface deposits may form. What’s more, the more aggressive the environment, the more deposits you will see. And, although any stains or deposits you see will not affect the stainless steel’s structural integrity, it will not look pretty!

Aside from the environment, the frequency in which you clean the stainless steel will also be dependent on where the stainless steel is positioned, as well as its structure and surface design. If you do take the initiative to clean stainless steel, you will be pleased to know that it will not wear the material out. In fact, the more often you clean it, the longer it will thrive, and the better it will look!

When it all comes down to it, some maintenance will be better than no maintenance!

Plus, if the thought of seeing a stain on a material that is known to be remarkable sounds awful, cleaning it as needed is key. To learn more about stainless steel wire, steel strapping, or any of the products that we provide here at Wickwire Warehouse Inc., please feel free to browse through our site, or give us a call.