How to properly clean an acid cabinet?

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Hi, we just moved our acid cabinet to a different floor, emptying it out during transport. I was thinking of taking the opportunity to give it a good cleaning.

Any suggestions? It is a blue Flinn scientific cabinet. There is some discoloration on the inside walls and shelves. I am assuming an ammonia based cleaner is a bad idea...

I'd really like to get it spotless and maybe do this once a year, but I don't know how to go about it properly.
 
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Flinn website FAQ said:
How can I clean the interior of my acid cabinet?
Use a weak (10%) solution of TSP, trisodium phosphate, to wash the cabinet. We recommend doing this twice per year.
http://www.flinnsci.com/teacher-resources/safety/frequently-asked-safety-questions/maintenance-tips-for-acid-storage-cabinets/how-can-i-clean-the-interior-of-my-acid-cabinet/
 
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