Make Stainless Steel Sparkle. Anyone with stainless steel appliances knows that the metal isn't as "stainless" as the name would indicate. These easy methods to remove water spots and rust can help a well-used stainless steel sink or other fixture look great. Fluids from your refrigerator on a simple dish cloth can save your sink.

Remove Heavy-Duty Stains on Stainless Steel. Here are two methods for removing stains from so-called stainless steel. You can remove most stains with a mixture of ammonia and water. Some stains, however, will require a paste of borax and lemon juice to eat through the problem area.

Removing a Burn Stain from Stainless Steel Cookware. You would think that stainless steel would ensure easy cleaning of burn stains. Unfortunately that isn't the case. Here is the way to actually do it, with little or no fuss.

Repair a Scratched Stainless Steel Sink. Stainless steel sinks take a lot of abuse in a lifetime. To revive the look of your stainless steel, use chrome polish from your local auto parts store. It will make your sink shine as if it were brand new and it will disguise any scratches in your stainless steel.