How do you keep your stainless steel appliances clean?

[village dreamer]

how do you keep your ss appliances clean. you can use car wax or oil just buff well and with the grain.what do you do??

[Rango]

Use WD40 (the odor dissipates in a few minutes) and "Viva" paper towels.

[OBXNana]

We were told when we purchased SS appliances to use Pledge. Between the grand kids finger prints and chocolate labs noses the Pledge has had a work out. It works wonders without any smearing.

[rdhdleo]

I use Hope's Perfect Stainless. Easy to use and works awesome. 32oc bottle at Bed Bath and Beyond for $5.99 A few sprays paper towels and you're done.

[Vladimir]

Use Weiman stainless steel wipes and then wipe with a microfiber cloth - easy and looks great and lasts long

[Phanatic Luvr]

Sprayway Stainless Cleaner. Sprayway also makes a glass cleaner that is great and doesn't leave a residue like Windex does. The Stainless cleaner has a darker blue cap and label. I spray lightly spray a clean cloth, not the appliance, because it goes a long way. The Glass cleaners has a lighter blue cap and label. I swear by both. Can buy in Publix.

[elbear]

Go to Walmart and get bar keepers friend. Those oily products just build up.

Finish with windex. Easy.

[Stdole]

You would be well to first check the actual (type) of stainless steel finish is on the unit... not all cleaners are made for one! Many now is not most have a clear coat type finish that should not have any type of grit used!!

The spray Weiman Stainless Spray is great for the newer finishes.. many of the so call car finishes and others not for Stainless leave a film or light shadow that is almost impossible to remove.. many of the all in one cleaners have alcohol or ammonia which is not good for the cause either...

[gturay]

You would be well to first check the actual (type) of stainless steel finish is on the unit... not all cleaners are made for one! Many now is not most have a clear coat type finish that should not have any type of grit used!!

The spray Weiman Stainless Spray is great for the newer finishes.. many of the so call car finishes and others not for Stainless leave a film or light shadow that is almost impossible to remove.. many of the all in one cleaners have alcohol or ammonia which is not good for the cause either...
I also use Weiman stainless cleaner and polish. It takes all finger prints and other streaks off and the finish looks like brand new. You should also use a micro-fiber cloth to prevent scratches.
You can buy it at walmart for under $5.00

[Shirleevee]

how do you keep your ss appliances clean. you can use car wax or oil just buff well and with the grain.what do you do??

Italian Craftsman Marble, Granite and solid surface cleaning products (http://www.italiancraftsmanpolish.com)

Hard to find, I have been using this on my granite & SS for 30 years...it is not a wax. Fabulous

[MSGirl]

WD40! I sure hate stainless appliances!

[wmkhut]

Any ideas how to improve the look/get rid of scratches on SS refrigerator doors?

[gomoho]

I replaced mine with "Slate" the new color introduced by GE.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

The only good product to use is called Shila Shine. You will not find it at HD or Lowes but most janitor supply stores have it or you can get it online. Almost all restaurants use this product. That is what I used when in the restaurant business and I still use it at home.

[patfla06]

I also use Bar Keeper's friend.

[patfla06]

WD40! I sure hate stainless appliances!

Me too!
Everyone wants stainless but they are a pain to take care of.

[karostay]

Use WD40 (the odor dissipates in a few minutes) and "Viva" paper towels.
Sorry now way WD40 highly carcinogenic
I would not spray it on surface in my home stove fridge or sink
Lowes or Home depot stainless steel cleaner works great

[nitehawk]

Sorry now way WD40 highly carcinogenic
I would not spray it on surface in my home stove fridge or sink
Lowes or Home depot stainless steel cleaner works great

And just where do you get your information
is this something you decided to make up ???
i am not saying you - but some people just make statement
i use WD-40 and you had me worried - please help

Household Products Database - Health and Safety Information on Household Products (http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=23007001)
http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/bluework73891265.pdf

[asianthree]

Wd 40. U
You don't use enough to worry about

[karostay]

And just where do you get your information
is this something you decided to make up ???
i am not saying you - but some people just make statement
i use WD-40 and you had me worried - please help

Household Products Database - Health and Safety Information on Household Products (http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=23007001)
http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/bluework73891265.pdf
I worked for a division of
Ingersoll Rand we were given list of band substances not allowed on company property.WD was #1 the slogan we use was WD not for me
This was 20 yeras ago perhaps they changed it

[graciegirl]

On my stainless steel appliances left in Ohio, a nice clean soapy rag followed by a nice clean dry rag did the trick.

The new stainless steel appliances in my Villages kitchen are driving me NUTS.

[karostay]

Wd 40. U
You don't use enough to worry about
Few toxins never hurt anyone
looking at label right in front om me States Contains Petroleum Distillates
Would not use near foods surfaces

[village dreamer]

but im not putting food on my ss doors or fronts??

[sunnyatlast]

The first thing to realize is that most of these kitchen appliances of any brand do not have "stainless steel" surfaces, but are brushed chrome plated cheaply. Stainless steel does not stain and it does not get fine lines of rust in the "grain" of the brushed pattern.

I'm seeing more black glass surface appliances in makeovers and new homes, and it looks nice. With any of the choices, a hot water wrung out microfiber cloth with white vinegar spray will make them sparkle better than new.

[karostay]

but im not putting food on my ss doors or fronts??
You can do as you please I'm just saying.
You touch the doors you touch the handles then you touch the food .
Spray it in the kitchen area to wipe off
='s Cross contamination
Send an e-mail food inspector and get their point of view

[CFrance]

Use Weiman stainless steel wipes and then wipe with a microfiber cloth - easy and looks great and lasts long

I tried Pledge, but eventually it built up and I was just pushing the stuff around on the ss. Now I use Weiman's and a mitt I bought at Home Depot (bright green on one side, blue on the other), and it's perfect.

[CFrance]

I also use Bar Keeper's friend.
On your refrigerator or other appliances? How in the world do you rinse it off?

[George Bieniaszek]

An appliance repair person told us to use Baby Oil. Works great. A drop or two on a paper towel till you need to re apply on the paper towel, and cheap too :)

[mikeandnancy1112]

Gracie,

Many years ago when we had our cleaning service I received an email of twenty or more uses for WD 40. It worked great but a little expensive. I now use a product called Super Tech at Walmart. It is very inexpensive and works great, just like WD 40.

[skipatpeanut]

A friend of mine swears by olive oil. I haven't tried it yet.

[Shirleevee]

Me too!
Everyone wants stainless but they are a pain to take care of.

I had SS for years in my NY home and really don't like the look anymore, I just wish something new was available......

[Shirleevee]

Any ideas how to improve the look/get rid of scratches on SS refrigerator doors?

Over the years I searched and asked appliance stores how I could get rid of the scratches on cooktop, refrigerator and stove and was told there was nothing that could remove the scratches.......Good luck and if you find something please let us know.

[Chatbrat]

Bought a product called THE EMPRESS CLOTH from a shipping store on 101 North of 466
works great, just dampen it & wipe--no & I mean cleansers needed

[CFrance]

Do you remember the name of the store or can give a more specific location?

[rdhdleo]

Do you remember the name of the store or can give a more specific location?

I found them on Amazon.com just did a Google search. I may try them once my cleaner I have is done. The cleaner works great though.

[pbkmaine]

Just tried Weiman. Works better than anything else I've tried.