Elite Interiors
Care & Cleaning

The following is a suggested care & cleaning for the finishes that may be present inside the elevator and based on typical products for use by building owners. Refinishing or deep cleaning should only be performed by qualified professionals.

- Satin Finish Stainless Steel (#4)
We advise using a non-oily metal polish such as, Stainless Steel Magic®, available at Home Depot. Try to use as little as possible, a little goes a long way. Buff with a dry towel in long vertical stokes.

- Mirror Finish Stainless Steel (#8)
We recommend using any good quality glass cleaner. Again, it’s very important to refrain from using a swirling stroke. Even though considered mirrored, it does have a grain which usually runs vertically.

- Satin Finish (#4) or Polished (#8) Muntz (Bronze)
Use only clear water and a clean dry towel. Spray or wipe a damp towel in long vertical strokes. Buff with a dry towel in long vertical strokes. Avoid using a swirling motion even on mirrored finishes. Avoid using paper towels, as they will eventually scratch the surface. If streaking occurs, use a mixture of 90% water and 10% denatured alcohol. This will increase the drying time. DO NOT use any metal polish on lacquered surfaces. They will eventually break down the finish resulting in expensive refinishing.

- Plastic Laminate
The decorative surface may be cleaned with warm water and mild soaps, such as those used for hands or dishes. Do not use cleansers that contain abrasives, acids or alkalis; they will damage the decorative surface. Remove stubborn stains with a 2-minute exposure to hypochlorite bleach such as Clorox®, followed by a clean water rinse.

We recommend that you not allow any of the following agents to remain in contact with the decorative surface:

  • Hypochlorite bleach, except as described above
  • Hydrogen peroxide solution
  • Mineral acids, hydrochloric acid such as Lime-A-Way®
  • Sulfuric or nitric acid
  • Caustic solutions containing greater than 2% lye, such as Drano®
  • Sodium bisulfate, such as Sani-Flush®
  • Potassium permanganate
  • Berry juices
  • Silver nitrate, in 1% concentration or greater
  • Gentian violet
  • Mild silver protein, such as 20% argyrol
  • Bluing
  • Fabric dye, such as Tintex® or Rit®
  • Alcohol containing 1% iodine in solution
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