3 Tips for Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Today, we’re sharing our top 3 tips for cleaning stainless steel appliances. Keeping your appliances sparkling can be tricky. The famous metal is known for showing all imperfections – smudges, fingerprints, and more.

Before we start, though, it’s important to remember that there are different types of stainless steel, so if this method isn’t for you, there are other options.

Use Cleansers and Oils

Start with Your Dish Soap

Start with your tap water and make sure it’s turned on hot, and once the temperature is correct, add a quart to a gallon-size bucket. Once your water is hot, you’ll want to add a teaspoon of your dish soap and mix it. Now that your cleaning solution is ready use a microfiber towel to rub it over the surfaces. It’s essential to make sure that you use the micro towel to prevent the finish from being damaged from the rubbing.

Lastly, rinse the soap solution off the surface with a wet (but clean) cloth, then dry immediately.

Apply Mineral Oil

After cleaning the surface, pour a little bit of your mineral oil into a bowl. Dip a corner of a clean rag into the bowl (make sure you don’t get too much) and wipe in the direction of the grain.

Once you finish, take half of the rag you didn’t dip into the oil and use it to remove the excess. This will help to keep your appliances from getting excessive smudges or fingerprints.

Spray Down with Windex

The last step is simple, spray a dry cloth with ammonia-and-vinegar-free Windex window cleaner. This will produce a brighter shine.

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