FAQs & Free Advice

You must be able to identify all of your metal elements and have a plan for their maintenance.
The best practice is to have a list or spreadsheet with each item’s description, location, metal type and cleaning plan.
Include dates of scheduled services. Add notes regarding care instructions.

What not to do may be more important to remember and communicate with the daily cleaning crew.
Knowing what type of metal you are cleaning is critical to caring for it without damaging it.
Avoid costly replacement by training your staff.

In commercial buildings, metal is used both structurally and decoratively.

The appearance (“finish”) of your metal does not go unnoticed by tenants and visitors. 
Scratched, rusted, grimy metal surfaces affect the value of your space because they speak to how the whole building must likewise be cared for (HVAC, plumbing, security, hygiene). 

Elevator plates, door handles, water fountains, and railings are on every person’s radar as they move through a building.

Tenants and visitors will remember the details.

The first step is to identify your surfaces: 
What types of metal do you have?
Where are they located?
Are they interior or exterior?
Are they exposed to water, food & beverages, chemicals, or human contact frequently?

The next step is to know how the metal is finished:
Does the metal have an applied or natural patina?
Is it clear-coated with a lacquer?
Is it color-coated with a paint; either decorative or protective? 

If you are unsure, ask a professional metal expert to answer these questions for you.
Create a spreadsheet to remember the details. 
The type of metal and the finish will determine the maintenance plan and cost.