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How do you maintain your steel street furniture ?

Cyria street furniture is of outstanding quality. Our materials are durable and resistant, and our designs are aesthetically pleasing and modular, so that your street furniture will be with you for a long time. But remember, nothing lasts forever! To preserve the original state of your street furniture, you'll need a minimum of maintenance.

How do you maintain your steel street furniture ?

From simple cleaning to repair or even part replacement, Cyria can help you make the maintenance of your steel furniture as simple and straightforward as possible.

Maintaining your powder-coated steel street furniture

The good news is that maintaining powder-coated steel is as simple as it gets! Except in special cases, you'll hardly need to worry about it.

Routine maintenance :
- Clean your powder-coated steel street furniture at least once a year.
- Use soapy water and a soft cloth.
- Do not use abrasive scrapers or sponges. These materials can damage the surface of your street furniture and the protective layer of paint, allowing rust to set in.

Scratch repair :
- Repair deep scratches as soon as they appear to prevent them from getting worse.
- For all your paint touch-ups, we can supply on request the necessary equipment A touch-up kit including a spray paint can in the color of your furniture. Before applying the touch-up paint, be sure to clean the surface. Always keep a distance of about 20-30 cm from the surface to be treated when applying the spray paint.
- If the scratch is deep and has damaged the protective layer (you'll see the material bare), sand lightly, especially if rust has appeared. Treat with zinc spray before touching up with paint.

Maintaining stainless steel street furniture

Stainless steel requires a minimum of maintenance to maintain its reflective qualities. But don't panic, nothing too complicated! Just follow these simple steps to ensure that your furniture will look like new for years to come.

Routine maintenance :
- In contact with chlorine, iron particles, aggressive products, in certain environments or in the event of impact, steel may stain, discolor or even show slight areas of oxidation. This is why stainless steel requires a minimum of maintenance.
- We recommend cleaning your stainless steel furniture every 6 to 12 months in a normal environment, and every 3 to 6 months if your furniture is located in an aggressive environment (pollution, sea spray, road sandblasting, etc.).
- Use demineralized soapy water, a mild detergent or a special stainless steel cleaner. You can also use detergents to remove graffiti. Remember to rinse thoroughly with clear water after each wash.
- Never use bleach, hydrochloric acid, steel wool abrasive powder or steel brushes. Never leave steel objects on your stainless steel furniture, to avoid the risk of rust.

Maintaining Corten steel street furniture

With Corten steel, there's no need for routine maintenance, as it creates its own protective layer as a result of external aggression. As for exceptional wear and tear, there are a few steps you can take to keep your furniture in perfect condition for a long time to come.

Routine maintenance :
- Corten steel requires no routine maintenance or cleaning.
- You can remove graffiti with a high-pressure cleaner.

Repairs :
- To repair scratches or stains on your oxidized Corten steel furniture, simply sand the surface lightly with sandpaper and then dampen it until it regains its natural oxidized patina.
- To repair oxidized Corten steel furniture with Prymext® anti-dripping finish, follow the same procedure and then apply 2 coats of treatment.

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