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Galvanised Steel Railings<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Galvanised steel has a zinc coating that protects against rust. To keep it in good shape:<\/li>\n
  • Wash regularly with warm water and a mild detergent (dish soap works well)<\/li>\n
  • Use a soft cloth or sponge – avoid abrasive pads that scratch the zinc layer<\/li>\n
  • Rinse thoroughly and dry to prevent water spotting<\/li>\n
  • In coastal or high-salt environments, clean more frequently as salt accelerates zinc deterioration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Powder Coated Steel Railings<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Powder coating is a durable paint-like finish baked onto the steel. It’s tough but can chip or fade if neglected.<\/li>\n
    • Wipe down with warm soapy water and a soft cloth 2\u20134 times a year (more often near the sea or roads)<\/li>\n
    • Avoid harsh chemicals, solvents, or bleach – these break down the coating<\/li>\n
    • Don’t use wire brushes or abrasive cleaners<\/li>\n
    • Check for chips, cracks, or scratches regularly – exposed steel underneath will rust quickly<\/li>\n
    • Touch up any damaged areas promptly with a matching powder coat touch-up paint or a compatible metal primer and topcoat<\/li>\n
    • In winter, rinse off road salt and grit as soon as possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      General Tips for Both<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Avoid pressure washing<\/strong> at close range – it can force water into joints and strip protective coatings<\/span><\/li>\n
      • In very harsh environments (coastal, industrial), consider a professional re-galvanise or recoat every 10\u201315 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         <\/p>\n

        With regular cleaning and prompt attention to any damage, both types of railing should last decades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"faq_category":[180],"class_list":["post-16132","avada_faq","type-avada_faq","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","faq_category-steel-railings"],"yoast_head":"\nHow do I take care of my steel railings? - F.H.Brundle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/blog\/faq-items\/how-do-i-take-care-of-my-steel-railings\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How do I take care of my steel railings?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/blog\/faq-items\/how-do-i-take-care-of-my-steel-railings\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"F.H.Brundle\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fhbrundle\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-18T15:11:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@fh_brundle\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\\\/lp\\\/blog\\\/faq-items\\\/how-do-i-take-care-of-my-steel-railings\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\\\/lp\\\/blog\\\/faq-items\\\/how-do-i-take-care-of-my-steel-railings\\\/\",\"name\":\"How do I take care of my steel railings? 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