Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaning Advice, pls

[kbpaulie]

We've had some stainless steel appliances for a few years now. I was originally told to use Windex on them. I've let it go through the years... but now the not so clean look from the Windex is bothering me.

 

So... what's a good stainless steel appliance cleaner that I can pick up at the local grocery or box store? One that works. And then any advice on using it?

 

Thanks-

KB

[NorthwestMom]

Lurking here. I should never have let DH talk me into SS appliances, the fingerprints are such a PITA. I have tried many OTC cleaners but still had streaks. Baby oil also left streaks. I'd love more suggestions too!

[Mrs Mungo]

I use barkeeper's friend.

[NancyNellen]

I use Pledge.

[LaxMom]

I use soap and water, dry it, then use Mrs Meyer's stainless steel cleaner.

 

If I didn't let it get disgusting before cleaning it, I'd just use the Mrs Meyer's.

[Mrs Mungo]

I use Pledge.

 

Oh, I should clarify. I use barkeeper's friend to clean it, and then I use the pledge multisurface on it.

[MariannNOVA]

I use something called ZEP stainless steel cleaner - we get it at Home Depot. I am sure that using it negates everything else GREEN that I do.

[mandymom]

This is the absolute best stainless steel cleaner that I've found. I use it on all my appliances. I can get it in all my local grocery stores. I actually buy the wipes because it's easier, but the spray would probably be more economical (although it's not terribly expensive).

[Perry]

This is the absolute best stainless steel cleaner that I've found. I use it on all my appliances. I can get it in all my local grocery stores. I actually buy the wipes because it's easier, but the spray would probably be more economical (although it's not terribly expensive).

This is what I use too. The appliances look best if I use the wipes, then immediately (before it dries) buff with a microfiber cloth.

[trailofsparks]

I bought Norwex microfiber cloths - the Starter Pkg. They have a window cleaning cloth and a polishing cloth. Using both makes everything shiny: faucets, mirrors, SS appliances, plastics. It's an initial expense but, of course, non-consumable and green.

[Imprimis]

This is what I use too. The appliances look best if I use the wipes, then immediately (before it dries) buff with a microfiber cloth.

 

Yes. My stainless looks so much better now that I've been using microfiber. In fact, I keep a microfiber cloth in the drawer next to my refrigerator to "dry clean" the stainless in between cleanings. It helps keep it manageable.

[Disney Dreaming]

This is the absolute best stainless steel cleaner that I've found. I use it on all my appliances. I can get it in all my local grocery stores. I actually buy the wipes because it's easier, but the spray would probably be more economical (although it's not terribly expensive).

 

I use Weiman's also! I also have a ceramic stove top and use their ceramic cleaner for it.

[Denisemomof4]

I use Pledge.

 

we were told to use Pledge and make sure you wipe in the direction of the grain only so as not to scratch the surface if there is a speck of dirt on that.

 

I find the fingerprints far less noticeable on SS than on my black appliances so I'm very happy with my choice.