Product Care
- DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, such as Brillo pads or metal scrapers. Tin is a soft metal and should be cleaned with a soft cloth and dried.
- DO NOT use a cleaning agent containing a high percentage of free alkali or acid.
- DO NOT use detergent containing a high percentage of tri-sodium phosphate or meta-silicate. Tin is reactive of both.
- DO NOT subject tinned surfaces to extreme heat. The melting point of tin is approximately 435 degrees.
- DO NOT abuse or strike the side of tinned items with metal stirring utensils. Tin is soft and can be removed by continual abrasions.
- DO NOT store a tinned item is a location of high humidity for long periods of time.
- DO rinse well and dry thoroughly after washing to remove agents that may be reactive to tin.
- If sterilizing agent containing chlorine is used, the tinned surface must be thoroughly rinsed. Chlorine is corrosive to tin.
- DO dry thoroughly after rinsing and store in a dry environment.
- If water is exceptionally hard, drying will be necessary to prevent permanently spotting.
- Please Note: Foods with high amounts to acid (tomatoes, etc) will react with the tin and causing the lining to turn gray.
- DO Treat as any painted surface.
- DO NOT Wash with abrasive detergents or wash cloths.
- DO NOT Expose to extreme heat.
- DO NOT Use abrasive cleaning products (sand paper, steel wool, scotch brite pads).
RETINNING & RECONDITIONING SPECIALIST SINCE 1936