Cleaning Stainless Steel

Written by Charlotte Wood (last updated October 8, 2018)

If you're lucky, your kitchen might be equipped with stainless steel appliances; just about everything can come in stainless steel now, including refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, ovens, and knives. Stainless steel is a great material that can really prolong the life of your appliances, and you'll want to preserve them as long as possible. However, it is inevitable that you'll have to clean that stainless steel in order for it to maintain its best quality. Fortunately cleaning stainless steel isn't too difficult and it's something easy you can do often!

The basics for what you'll need are pretty simple: Really all you need is some rags and warm water, but for a more in depth cleaning, you'll need just a little more. You'll want to combine some light dish washing detergent with the warm water to make light and soapy suds; then take a rag, dip it in the water, and wipe the stainless steel surface down. You want a couple of rags with you, so you can use a dry one to dry off the stainless steel surface; this way the water spots won't dry onto the stainless steel and the soap won't leave a film.

Another thing you probably will have to deal with regarding your stainless steel is fingerprints, and soap and water won't always do it for you. If this is the case, then you'll want to use a glass cleaner when you wipe off the fingerprints. If you just use some Windex (or a generic equivalent), those fingerprints will come right off!

You may also have an issue with scratched and dulled stainless steel, but fortunately there is a way to repair that so it doesn't look so battered. In order to remedy that situation, however, you'll need to purchase a specific stainless steel cleaner, which can be found in any home improvement store and, perhaps, your local grocery store. The stainless steel cleaner will actually polish your stainless steel and help take away stains and prevent scratching. Before you use the stainless steel cleaner, however, you should read the directions thoroughly and test it on an inconspicuous place on your appliance. When you're finished using the cleaner, rinse off the stainless steel and dry well.

So, now you know how to secure great, clean stainless steel, you know that it's easy and quick, and gives you no excuse for chronically dirty, smudged appliances! Just apply these simple techniques and you'll be good to go!

Author Bio

Charlotte Wood

MORE FROM CHARLOTTE

Dealing with Dry Hair

Dry hair is a natural state for some people's hair, but there are ways to deal with it. Try out these few guidelines and ...

Discover More

Picking the Right Wine

Wine is quite a different world and sometimes it's hard to know what you should do regarding wine and your meals. Here is ...

Discover More

Debt Elimination

One of the biggest financial goals of families today is to get out of debt. Eliminating debt is often an overwhelming and ...

Discover More

Tough Tools for Tough Cleaning Jobs O-Cel-O sponges and Scotch Brite scrubbers are truly a fashion-meets-function success story. The highly absorbent and durable sponges in this handy six-pack make quick work of tough cleaning problems in any kitchen, bathroom, or garage. Check out Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges today!

More Cleaning Tips

Removing Bleach Stains from Stainless Steel

Everyone would like to think that having a stainless steel appliance or sink means that you will never have a stain ...

Discover More

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 ...

Discover More

Make Stainless Steel Sparkle

Anyone with stainless steel appliances knows that the metal isn't as "stainless" as the name would indicate. These easy ...

Discover More
Subscribe

FREE SERVICE: Get tips like this every week in Cleaning Tips from Tips.Net. Enter your address and click "Subscribe."

View most recent newsletter.

Comments

If you would like to add an image to your comment (not an avatar, but an image to help in making the point of your comment), include the characters [{fig}] (all 7 characters, in the sequence shown) in your comment text. You’ll be prompted to upload your image when you submit the comment. Maximum image size is 6Mpixels. Images larger than 600px wide or 1000px tall will be reduced. Up to three images may be included in a comment. All images are subject to review. Commenting privileges may be curtailed if inappropriate images are posted.

What is four less than 6?

There are currently no comments for this tip. (Be the first to leave your comment—just use the simple form above!)


Newest Tips
Subscribe

FREE SERVICE: Get tips like this every week in Cleaning Tips from Tips.Net. Enter your address and click "Subscribe."

(Your e-mail address is not shared with anyone, ever.)

View the most recent newsletter.