General Product Care & Maintenance

The following guidelines are provided for the general care and maintenance of Metpar's toilet partitions, dressing compartments, shower stalls and other similar Metpar products/applications. If your project incorporates the use of other products and/or accessories (ie: toilet paper dispenser), consult with their respective manufacturer for their proper care and maintenance.

Click HERE to download a printable two page pdf document on Metpar letterhead spelling out the care and maintenance our products.

Powder Shield | Stainless Steel | Plastic Laminate | Solid Phenolic | Polly^® SPR

Powder Shield

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The finish of the material is a baked epoxy hybrid coating, similar to fine office furniture. To clean it, wash with warm water and mild soap, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. To maintain the high quality finish, we recommend waxing with an automotive type product.

Under no circumstances should the following be used;
Abrasive powders or pads
Any cleaner containing chlorine or chlorine agents
Water closet cleansers
Ceramic tile cleansers
Solutions containing more than 1% by volume of ammonia
Solutions containing acids or lye
Solutions containing enzymes

Should there be any deviation from the above, we will not accept responsibility for product failure.

Stainless Steel

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Routine cleaning; use soap, light ammonia or detergent (ie; "Zep" or "Goof Off") with water. Sponge the surface with a cloth, then rinse with clear water and wipe dry.
Smears & fingerprints; use Arcal 20, Lac-O-Nu, Lumin Wash, O'Cedar Cream Polish or Stainless Shine. Rub the surface with a cloth as directed on the package.
Stubborn spots, stains & other light discolorations; use Allchem Concentrated Cleaner Samae, Twinkle, Camaeo Copper Cleaner, Grade FFF Italian Pumice Whiting, Steel Bright, Lumin Cleaner, Zud, Retoro, Sta-Clean, Highlite Cooper's Stainless Steel Cleaner, Revere Stainless Steel Cleaner. Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Then rinse with clear water and wipe dry. Or... You can also use Household cleansers such as Old Dutch, Lighthouse, Sunbrite, Wyandotte, Bab-O, Gold Dust, Sapolio, Bon Ami or Comet. For these household cleansers, rub with a damp cloth. They may contain chlorine bleaches, so rinse thoroughly after use and wipe dry. Or... You can also use Liquid NuSteel, Paste NuSteel or Dubois Temp. For these products, rub the surface with a dry cloth using only a small amount of cleanser. Rinse with water and dry.
Heat tint or heavy discoloration; use Penny-Brite, Copper Brite, Paste Nu-Steel, Dubois Temp or Tarnite and rub onto surface with a dry cloth. Or... You can also use Revere Stainless Steel Cleaner, Allen Polish, Steel Bright, Wyandotte, Bab-O or Zud. For these cleansers, apply with a damp sponge or cloth, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
Tenacious deposits, rust discoloration, industrial atmospheric stains; use Oakite No 33 Dilac, Texo NY, Flash-Klenz, Caddy Cleaner, Turco Scale 4368 or Permag 57. Swab and soak with a clean cloth. Let stand 15 minutes or more according to directions on package. Then rinse and wipe dry.
Rust discoloration or corrosion caused by cleaning agents containing hydrochloric (muriatic) acid or chlorine bleach; use 3M Scotch Bright Pad, type A Grade "Fine". Clean off the surface soil using cleaning methods above. Then rub discolored or corroded areas lightly with dry pad.

Plastic Laminate & Solid Core Phenolic

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DO NOT hose down plastic laminate material! Severe damage may result. Only Solid Core Phenolic may be hose cleaned.

For normal cleaning, wipe the surface with a dampened cloth or sponge using a mild soap or detergent. General purpose household cleansers such as Pinesol^©are also effective. NOTE: Abrasive cleansers or powders should not be used. They can damage the laminate and make it susceptible to staining.

A periodic application of a cleaner wax will help minimize future staining.

Take care when using indelible inks such as a felt marking pen. To remove such stains, use full strength Pinesol^©or a household spray cleaner and allow it to draw out the stain. Blot away with a damp cloth, then rinse. Solvents such as denatured alcohol may also be used. CAUTION: Most solvents are extremely flammable; keep away from flame or electrical sparks. Chlorine bleach may be used by dampening a cloth sparingly and blotting onto the stained area for no longer than a minute. Then wipe with warm water and dry.

BEWARE: A growing number of cleansers are formulated with harsh chemicals that can have a severe effect on laminates.Every precaution should be taken to protect your laminate surfaces from such chemicals commonly found in rust removers, metal and oven cleaners, drain and toilet bowl cleaners. Never put such cleaners on laminate surfaces. Spills from these acid or caustic-based products will etch, corrode and permanently discolor the laminate if allowed to remain on the surface. Inadvertent spills should be wiped off immediately and the area wiped with warm water.

Polly® SPR

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Polly® SPR may be hose cleaned. For normal cleaning, wipe Polly® with a damp cloth or sponge, using mild soap or detergent. ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR POWDERS SHOULD NOT BE USED. THEY CAN DAMAGE OR CHANGE THE FINISH OF THE MATERIAL.

The finish of the material is textured. To remove stains such as indelible inks from felt marking pens, use a full strength household spray cleaner and allow it to draw out the stain. Blot away with a damp cloth and then rinse. Solvents, such as denatured alcohol, may also be used. CAUTION: Most solvents are extremely flammable. Keep away from flame or electrical sparks. Chlorine bleach may be used by dampening a cloth sparingly and blotting onto the stained area, then wipe with warm water.

Should there be any deviation from the above, we will not accept any responsibility for product failure.