Depending on the Finish and Material of your hand crafted, architectural grille provided by Advanced Arch Grilles, there are a number of different cleaning options and techniques.
Aluminum Linear Bar Grilles and Aluminum Perforated Grilles
Satin – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad (180 grit) in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored. You can also use a cloth with a cleaner such as Windex, or simply use a soft damp cloth.
Mirror Polish – Polish the grille with Noxon, metal polish. You can also use Windex or a soft damp cloth.
Baked Enamel – Please use ONLY a soft damp cloth, preferably cotton and please, absolutely NO cleaners.
Anodized Color – Please use ONLY a soft damp cloth, preferably cotton and please, absolutely NO cleaners.
Stainless Steel Linear Bar Grilles and Stainless Steel Perforated Grilles
Satin – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored. You can also use a cloth with a cleaner such as Windex, or simply use a soft damp cloth.
Mirror Polish – Polish the grille with Noxon, metal polish. You can also use Windex or a soft damp cloth. It is best to use a light, circular motion.
Brass Perforated Grilles
Satin (no protective top coat) – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.
Satin (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Using anything other than a soft damp cloth may damage the lacquer.
Mirror Polish (no protective top coat) – You can use Noxon to regain the mirror finish. It is best to use a light, circular motion.
Mirror Polish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Using anything other than a soft damp cloth will ruin the lacquer
Statuary Finish (without protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Remember, without a top-coat, the finish will naturally age to a fine tone and character.
Statuary Finish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY.
Bronze Linear Bar Grilles & Bronze Perforated Grilles
Satin (no protective top coat) – Rub grille lightly with a fine Scotch-Brite pad in the same direction of the grain until the finish is restored.
Satin (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Using anything other than a soft damp cloth will ruin the lacquer.
Mirror Polish (no protective top coat) – You can use Noxon to regain the mirror finish. It is best to use a light, circular motion.
Mirror Polish (with protective top coat) – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Using anything other than a soft damp cloth may damage the finish.
Statuary Finish – Please use a soft damp cloth ONLY. Remember, without a top-coat, the finish will naturally age to a fine tone and character.
Additional Information:
Please avoid using any type of tape or adhesive on your grille. Should you need to paint or do any type of wall finish in the area your grille is located, please cover it with cloth and then plastic.
Should you have any questions regarding care or cleaning, please call our Advanced Arch Grilles customer service team at 516-488-0628. Our goal is to help you keep your architectural grille in the same condition as the day it was fabricated by our craftsmen.
