Kita Handpan Care Set for Nitrated Steel

Care Oil for Stainless Steel Handpans

This stainless steel handpan care oil is perfect for cleaning and care of stainless steel handpans . Water streaks or stains, tarnishing and fingerprints are removed easily and quickly with the application. The oil forms a protective film on the surface, which prevents the effects of moisture and salts, such as those caused by sweat. In addition, the handpan care oil ensures a lasting shine. With regular care, you can let your instrument shine in all its beauty.

Our special Handpan.World care oil for stainless steel handpans consists of highly refined hydrocarbons and white oils and is therefore free of acids, which can lead to discoloration on stainless steel surfaces. Vegetable oils are acidic and therefore unsuitable for the care of stainless steel! It is not advisable to experiment with coconut, olive or other vegetable oils. Other specialty handpan oils are also often plant-based - these oils are only suitable for nitrided steel .
-> You can find suitable handpan oil for nitrated handpans here

Background on handpan oil for stainless steel

Care oil is one of the elementary accessories for regular handpan care . Stainless steel is resistant to rusting due to its chemical composition. However, the surface can tarnish and discolour through prolonged exposure to moisture or salts such as our very natural sweat or through contact with acids. This can cause unwanted stains. These only have an optical influence and have no effect on the sound. If you want to keep your handpan in its original condition, we recommend that you clean your instrument regularly with rubbing alcohol and care for it with this stainless steel handpan oil . Of course, the look is also a matter of taste - if stains or discolouration appeal to you, you can experiment with less care. However, the process is more random and uncontrollable. Above all, a modified interface is difficult to undo. It is best to make a conscious decision right at the beginning of your handpan journey, then the routine of handpan care will also be very easy for you. If you decide to do so, simply add our care oil to your shopping cart.

Content: 100ml

Ingredients: Mixture of highly refined hydrocarbons.
The white oils contained are harmless to health. Only suitable for external use and for the stated purpose. Please do not consume and keep out of the reach of children.

Instructions for handpan cleaning & care with handpan oil in seven steps:

1. Wash your hands before every game. In this way you reduce the involuntary application of harmful substances such as salts and acids to your handpan.
2. Remove dirt, grease, salts and acids from your handpan every 1-2 weeks with a high-percentage rubbing alcohol.
3. After cleaning, apply enough care oil to the clean and dry surface of your handpan and spread it evenly with a microfiber cloth so that the entire handpan is covered with a shiny layer of oil.
4. To remove stains, tarnishing and fingerprints, polish with a microfiber cloth.
5. After oiling, let your handpan rest for about 12 hours so that the oil can adhere and a protective patina develops.
6. If the handpan is still greasy after it has taken effect, simply remove the residue with a microfibre cloth.
7. After each game, wipe with the still oily microfiber cloth to lightly oil the surface and remove salts and acids from your skin.

Read → Instructions for proper handpan care

→ Here we have put together an article on the correct handling of your handpan beyond regular care.

→ You can find useful handpan care products and care sets in our special accessories for handpan care.