{"id":1730466,"date":"2022-04-07T02:48:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T06:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1730466"},"modified":"2024-03-24T16:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T21:49:32","slug":"how-to-clean-stainless-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-stainless-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"35454\"]\r\n\r\nWith our modern households and appliances, it's likely you have stainless steel in your kitchen at this very moment. Whether it's a dishwasher, refrigerator or even a stainless steel stove, that shiny surface is made from the same material. And stainless steel looks best when it's clean and free of smudges and fingerprints.\r\n\r\nWe get it\u2014kitchen cleaning<\/a> can be a hassle. But we know lots of easy ways to fight fingerprints and keep stainless-steel appliances looking nice and shiny.\r\n

Methods for Cleaning Stainless Steel<\/h2>\r\n\"stainless\r\n\r\nCleaning stainless steel doesn't have to be a hassle\u2014you may already have what you need in your kitchen cabinets. These methods make it super easy to make your stainless steel gleam.\r\n

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Dish Soap<\/h3>\r\nFirst up, it's our trusty kitchen cleaner\u2014dish soap<\/a>! All you need to do is put a small drop of dish soap on a microfiber cloth<\/a>, then add a splash of warm water. Wipe down the stainless steel, rubbing with the grain of the metal. Then rinse it off to prevent staining and spotting from soap residue. Lastly, towel dry the metal.\r\n\r\nTo clean the microfiber cloth<\/a> afterward, toss it in the wash with other lint-free fabrics and dry it on low or no heat. Or, let the cloth air dry.\r\n

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Glass Cleaner<\/h3>\r\n\"Cleaning\r\n\r\nIf you have stubborn fingerprints that can't be wiped away by dish soap, grab a bottle of glass cleaner<\/a>. Spray a little bit onto a microfiber cloth, and as always, rub in the direction of the grain of the steel. Rinse and towel dry the metal to prevent any spots.\r\n

How to Clean Stainless Steel with White Vinegar<\/h3>\r\nIf you haven't used white vinegar to clean<\/a>, you're missing out on a cheap, easy solution. For stainless steel, just spray a little bit of distilled white vinegar<\/a> on a microfiber cloth and rub in the direction of the grain. This method will get rid of especially stubborn grime and fingerprints in a jiffy!\r\n\r\nVinegar, however, is a bit more acidic than other cleaners, so you'll need to be careful while using it on appliances. Test it out on a small corner of your appliance to make sure there won't be any problems.\r\n

How to Clean Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cleaner<\/h3>\r\nCan't remove that grease no matter what? You might want to grab a bottle of stainless steel cleaner. This specialty cleaner is made for hard-to-tackle stains, and they won't leave any marks on your appliances. Just grab a microfiber cloth, spritz on a little cleaner, then rub in the direction of the grain.\r\n

How to Polish Stainless Steel<\/h2>\r\n\"cleaning\r\n\r\nSo you got rid of all those smudges and grease, but maybe your stainless steel isn't as shiny as you'd like it to be. Luckily, there are some easy fixes to make sure you can see your reflection in your refrigerator again\u2014and, like the cleaners, you probably own them already.\r\n

How to Polish Stainless Steel with Olive Oil<\/h3>\r\nThis method is a great way to maintain your stainless steel<\/a>\u2014just give everything a quick wipe down whenever you open a new bottle of olive oil<\/a> or after cleaning with another method. You don't even need the expensive stuff for this job.\r\n\r\nAdd a few drops of oil to a microfiber cloth and buff your stainless steel in the direction of the grain. Keep buffing until all those smudges are gone and scratches are filled. Then simply finish with a dry microfiber cloth. You'll leave behind a thin layer of oil that will resist fingerprints!\r\n

How to Polish Stainless Steel with Flour<\/h3>\r\nLove to bake? Then you can use this method every time you open a new bag of flour! As with the olive oil, that'll ensure you're cleaning and polishing your stainless steel regularly.\r\n\r\nBefore using this method, make sure your stainless steel is clean and completely dry. You don't want the flour to make a goopy mess! Sprinkle flour onto your microfiber cleaning cloth and buff the surfaces until the flour \"disappears\" and the surface is shiny. The flour gets into the grain and pulls out dirt in a way that other methods might not, leaving everything sparkling and shiny.\r\n

How to Polish Stainless Steel with Club Soda<\/h3>\r\nThis is a good (and cheap) method to have in your back pocket if you're in a rush! Grab some club soda, pour it into a spray bottle, then spritz it onto any stainless-steel surface. Clean it off with a soft cloth and it'll be sparkling like new in no time at all.\r\n

How Often Should You Clean Stainless Steel?<\/h2>\r\n\"A\r\n\r\nThere's no hard-and-fast rule\u2014it depends on use and how clean and shiny you prefer your kitchen to be. Stoves might need to be cleaned more frequently with dish soap, while bigger appliances like the refrigerator can probably be cleaned of fingerprints and scratches every week or so. Ideally, you should try to give everything a good clean and polish at least once a month, just to keep things looking good.\r\n

What to Avoid While Cleaning Stainless Steel<\/h2>\r\nWhen it comes to stainless steel, there are a few things you should definitely<\/em> make sure don't get anywhere near it. These include:\r\n