[kittygilchrist]

This thread is for exchange of housekeeping questions and tips. Let's start with: what do you use to keep fingerprints off stainless appliances? don't say gloves.

[Rosie53]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

This thread is for exchange of housekeeping questions and tips. Let's start with: what do you use to keep fingerprints off stainless appliances? don't say gloves.

You can by wipes that are specifically for stainless appliances. I got mine in Publix.

[pooh]

Polish with a good wax....that might help....well, at least a little....

I have a black fridge with a shiny, slick surface and car wax seems to help with that.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Sprayway for Stainless Steel. Just use a little bit, it goes a long way. I spray on a cloth and wipe.

[Sagitarius 6]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

This thread is for exchange of housekeeping questions and tips. Let's start with: what do you use to keep fingerprints off stainless appliances? don't say gloves.

Just wipe it down with Pledge. It works great. Recommended by sales man in appliance dept. at Home Depot. Thats what they use.

[redwitch]

I use a stainless steel cleaner from Sam's Club. Doesn't keep the prints off but certainly removes them. Use very sparingly. One can lasts me for about a year.

[kittygilchrist]

good ideas for stainless....what's the best cleaner for tile floors and type of mop?

[redwitch]

Steamer; Swiffer.

[kittygilchrist]

you mean a steam cleaner? what chemical do you use with Swiffer?

[redwitch]

Yes, a steam floor cleaner (I like the Shark the best). Since you have pets, I wouldn't use the spray that comes with the Swiffer Wet Jets, just the wet pads. Supposedly, there's a chemical in the wet spray similar to anti-freeze (the pads don't have this).

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

This thread is for exchange of housekeeping questions and tips. Let's start with: what do you use to keep fingerprints off stainless appliances? don't say gloves.

First of all, it is impossible to keep fingerprints off of stainless steel appliances. I have an entire kitchen filled with them. Never again.
Beautiful when printless, but not as easy to maintain as the black, white, you name it colors of yesteryear..........

Perhaps if one lives alone, does not cook or eat....and has no visiting grandchildren or very short toddlers/ grandbabies.....or teenagers, you might be o.k. (or a snacking husband raiding the frig)......

The appliance store suggested NOT using "Windex" when they delivered all the appliances.....but I have "in a pinch" and it works. Nothing happened that was detrimental to the frig, etc. or other appliances.

I purchased "CERAMA BRYTE" Stainless Steel WIPES which are a cleaning polish and conditioner in a dispenser can.

One can of 35 wipes goes a long way. They also have a spray.

Cerama Bryte contains "mineral oil"....so I guess that would work as well.

The pre moistened "wipes" are good for range hoods, dishwashers, refrigerators, wall ovens, microwaves........anything that is stainless steel.
Barbecue grills, etc.

The mineral oil helps protect from future spots and leaves a protective shine. If you can't find it in your store, you can get it at amazon.com

Contains no phosphates.

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For the tile floors I use my I-Robot "Mint"......or the Shark Steamer.
Will NEVER get tile floors again (except in the bathrooms) .

Ditto, no more stainless steel appliances.

[kittygilchrist]

thanks to all for the suggestions. both redwitch and your housekeeper have cleaning businesses, so listen up when they talk!

[2newyorkers]

I use Pledge for specialty surfaces on my faucets and stainless steel sink. Does anyone remember Jubilee? My mom used it on all the appliances.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Yes, a steam floor cleaner (I like the Shark the best). Since you have pets, I wouldn't use the spray that comes with the Swiffer Wet Jets, just the wet pads. Supposedly, there's a chemical in the wet spray similar to anti-freeze (the pads don't have this).

No... That's a myth

snopes.com: Swiffer WetJet Pet Danger

I just put water in my steamer.... Works like a charm!

[redwitch]

Thanks, Angie -- never even thought to check Scopes on this. Always had my doubts but figured better to be safe than sorry.