How to maintain your plated stainless steel shaker (copper or gold)?

How to maintain plated stainless steel?

Made from 18/8 stainless steel, the URBAN BAR range uses the highest quality steel in the hospitality industry. Despite this high-end construction, the plated steel requires great care to maintain to a high standard. Even though a metal plating is formed on the steel, it is still a separate entity, so you need to be very careful when washing to ensure the coating is not scratched.

Use of utensils with plated coating:

When an item is plated with copper, gold, or rose gold, it is for aesthetic purposes only. These coatings do not enhance the performance of your barware. If you want to maintain the appearance of your plated barware, you will need to treat it with great care when mixing drinks. Knocking a plated item around your bar top or against other barware will almost certainly result in scratches on the surface.

Handwash only !

Plated items are not dishwasher safe and should always be hand washed. Placing plated items in a dishwasher will increase the chance of the plating wearing off.

Washing instructions

Wash with warm soapy water

Use a soft cloth or sponge - an abrasive cloth will leave scratches on the surface

Let air dry: Drying rags can trap grease and spread germs.