Expertise in stainless steel
Here we share our many years of expertise in the areas of care, cleaning, and maintenance. Discover valuable tips and advice to maximize the lifespan of your stainless steel products and preserve their shine.
Stainless steel care products for swimming pool ladders, garden showers, etc.
Stainless steel is a particularly durable and high-quality material that is becoming increasingly popular in the pool and garden sector. Especially in products such as garden showers, pool ladders, and handrails, stainless steel impresses with its high corrosion resistance, stability, and timeless appearance. IDEAL Eichenwald's stainless steel products stand for quality, functionality, and an elegant look – even under intensive use and changing weather conditions.
To ensure that stainless steel garden showers and pool accessories retain their shine and full performance in the long term, proper and regular maintenance is crucial. This is the only way to prevent deposits, environmental influences, and water residue, and to permanently protect the high-quality surface.
Why regular care is important
Many swimming pool owners underestimate the maintenance required for stainless steel in outdoor areas. Regular cleaning is crucial for preserving its value in the long term: While a stainless steel kitchen sink is cleaned regularly due to daily use, swimming pool ladders or stainless steel handrails often remain untreated for extended periods after installation.
Even with stable water parameters and normal pool conditions, specialist companies recommend thoroughly cleaning stainless steel components at least twice a year. This allows for the early removal of deposits, chlorine residues, and environmental influences, thus ensuring the long-term corrosion resistance of the material .
Use the correct cleaning agents
Only cleaning agents specifically designed for stainless steel should be used for cleaning pool and garden surfaces. Light limescale deposits, water spots, or initial surface discoloration can be reliably removed with commercially available stainless steel cleaners – similar to cleaning stainless steel surfaces indoors. Liquid, non-abrasive specialty cleaners such as Stahlfix for stainless steel are particularly suitable, as they dissolve deposits without damaging the material's passive layer.
Important for cleaning the material appropriately:
Use only soft, lint-free cloths or microfiber cloths.
Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive pads, as these can introduce foreign metal particles into the surface and promote contact corrosion.
In case of severe rust
If stainless steel parts in the pool or garden area are already heavily corroded or show extensive rust damage, normal cleaning is no longer sufficient. In such cases, either replacing the affected components or having them professionally refurbished by the manufacturer remains the only sustainable solution.
IDEAL Eichenwald offers a professional refurbishment and repair service for swimming pool ladders, stainless steel handrails, and garden showers. Special surface treatment and passivation processes restore corrosion resistance, allowing the stainless steel products to regain their original appearance, functionality, and durability – ideal for long-term use in pool and garden areas.
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