What is the best way to clean stainless steel appliances? I rub and rub and rub and the spots – especially fingerprints – are very difficult to clean.
Mickey Hewitt
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Typically Merry Maids team members use a stainless steel cleaner for regular cleaning and maintenance. But you've already mentioned the primary culprit that causes streaking -- oily fingerprints. There are some natural products around the house to help keep those stainless steel appliance sparkling and shining like they looked in the store.
Vinegar -- To clean and polish stainless steel, simply moisten a cloth with undiluted white or cider vinegar and wipe clean. Can also be used to remove heat stains on stainless steel cutlery.
Natural oils -- To remove streaks, we often use a lemon oil product diluted with a gallon of water, but you may use Murphy’s Oil Soap or even olive oil. If you use olive oil, you want to apply a small amount to a soft cloth and rub over the entire surface. This is great to prevent spots and streaks around the water dispenser on the fridge.
Club soda -- Sometimes, streaks or heat stains can be removed from stainless steel by rubbing with club soda.
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Before following any of the cleaning information, methods, advice or suggestions above, always test a small area that is less visible first. Also, you should consult the manufacturer's care instructions and warnings before trying any of the above. Due to the general nature of the advice in this material, neither Merry Maids, L.P.®, nor its individual franchises assumes any responsibility or accepts liability for any loss, damage or injury, which may be incurred as a result of any action inspired by information, advice or suggestions through this material.
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