What’s the brown stain appearing on my stainless steel?
The name “stainless steel” is perhaps an unfortunate industry term, probably referring to the metal’s ability to resist the corrosive properties associated with iron in mild steel, commonly known as rust.
In this area you'll find a wealth of technical and generally helpful information relating to the kind of work we do at Bell Stainless, and the materials we work with. You'll also find links for further research if you want to dig deeper.
Care and maintenance of stainless steel
click here for keys to maintaining both internal & external stainless steel structures
Cyndan stainless steel maintenance products safety data, etc
click here for documents regarding safety and use of Cyndan products
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is stainless steel?
How do you clean Stainless Steel kitchen benchtops, and with what?
Bell Stainless - Care & maintenance of Stainless Steel
Somebody's scratched marks into my Stainless Steel splashback while cleaning it. Can that be fixed?
Why are Stainless Steel balustrades more expensive than Aluminium ones, and what are the differences?
Is it true that Stainless Steel is a 100% recyclable material?
ISSF - Recycling
Can stainless steel rust?
The short answer is no, but corrosion can be a problem effected by environmental variables such as salt, chlorine or problems associated with close proximity to other types of material.
