For 3 years I have been struggling to keep my stainless steel appliances clean. They always have drip marks and finger prints on them. Finally, I found the perfect solution and it is something almost everyone has in their home.
First clean the surface with warm soapy water and rinse. Yes, I know, you're going to see a lot of streaks. But, then spray WD-40 on a soft, lint-free cloth (I used an old t-shirt) and wipe over the stainless steel surface. Just a tiny bit will do it.
A very thin layer of WD-40 will really shine your appliances up and keep them smudge free for a long time. If finger prints or smudges do show up, just a dry soft cloth will erase them instantly. What a time saver this has been! Try it for yourself.
Source: I found this tip online after a very frustrating, and unsuccessful cleaning attempt.
Olive oil! Can't believe it. Just try me on this one. It removes those disgusting water streaks in an instant! Just put a little on a paper towel or cleaning rag and wipe in the direction on the grain; no rubbing, no mess, no wiping off. You will thank me for this one!
I heard a fastfood company were sued over using WD40 on their stainless steel. it's for your bicycle chain Stop taking short cuts. olive oil works out just as expensive and attracts dust. Put it on you lettuce why. I watched the video on http://www.stainlesssteelcleaner.co.uk">http://www.stainlesssteelcleaner.co.uk and it took seconds to clean a massive stainless steel kitchens with a tiny bit of spray. Trying to save money while risking food poisoning is crazy.
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Tip: Polishing Stainless Steel (05/05/2009)
Use 100% pure virgin olive oil on a lint free, clean cloth, to polish stainless steel to a smudge free shine. I hardly believed it myself but tried it today on my stainless steel refrigerator and was truly amazed.
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Use 100% pure virgin olive oil on a lint free, clean cloth, to polish stainless steel to a smudge free shine. I hardly believed it myself but tried it today on my stainless steel refrigerator and was truly amazed. And it is MUCH cheaper buying the oil than it is to buy a small bottle of stainless cleaner. Another plus? You can't cook with the stainless cleaner!
All the tips on polishing stainless steel work, but be prepared to spend at least an hour on rubbing and polishing until you get the shine without the streaks! Stainless steel appliances are nice when they are new, but mainly a pain after the initial "wow"! They are hard to maintain. Personally, I would choose all white appliances if the choice was left to me. They are maintenance free and timeless and they allow me to have a life outside of polishing! (10/26/2007)
By Liz
RE: Polishing Stainless Steel
OMG - I am so excited! I have my refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave back. I tried the olive oil and wow - they look great! I love them clean and shiny and I just couldn't keep them clean. The olive oil worked great!
(03/24/2008)
By Jan
RE: Polishing Stainless Steel
The olive oil worked better than my stainless steel store-bought cleaner on my stainless steel trash can. It shines beautifully and does not leave a strong smell as does my other cleaner. Also, it is a very natural product so I no longer have to worry about keeping another harsh chemical in my house. Thanks for this great tip! (01/18/2009)
