5LittleMonkeys Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have all stainless steel appliances (not the smudgeproof). I have stainless steel cleaner but it won't get these smudges and streaks off of them. What on earth can I use? I'd love to use something I have here at the house. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I had the best luck with windex and a microfiber cloth. But seriously, I hated our ss dishwasher so much (because of the fingerprints, etc) that when it finally bit the dust we got a white one to replace it. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use these wipes, followed immediately by wiping with a microfiber cloth. But my appliances are pretty new, so maybe this wouldn't work for older ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 By far the best stainless cleaner I've ever used is made by 3M, I can only find it at Home Depot. Before that, I used a furniture (wood) polish. Scott's Liquid Gold worked pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 One of my kids works at a restaurant and swears by the stainless steel cleaner they get from Cysco. Keeps saying we need some at home. I keep saying to get the manager to sell me a can.;) I think Barkeeper's Friend is great for sinks, but I don't know if it's sold in a sprayable/wipeable form that would be good for appliance fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Okay, I got a big bucket of scalding hot water and lots of dishsoap and really scrubbed the appliances then I dried them really well and THEN I used my SS cleaner but I let it set for awhile before I wiped it. Then I buffed it with a microfiber cloth. There is still some smudges that must be discoloration but overall it looks way better. Thanks for the suggestions of different SS cleaners though I may try a few different ones out and see how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 50/50 mix of vinegar and distilled water, warmed in a spray bottle in the microwave, with a microfiber towel works pretty well. I'm am admittedly not super picky, though. And I'm too stubborn to buy special products. I used vinegar/water on everything. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraeden Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I think my mother put a tiny bit of oil on mine one time to make them shiny. Not sure how I felt about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use straight white vinegar in a spray bottle and a micro fiber cloth. Works for mine, but I also don't let them get bad. I don't like smudges, so I wipe the appliances down at least once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'll try the vinegar too. Unfortunately, I am really picky, but its been awhile since I really looked at the bottom of the appliances because of everything that's been going on with MIL and getting school started.:glare: Whoever thought that smudge-able stainless steel appliances in a 4 bedroom house (obviously there would be dc living here) was a good idea, was an idiot. On the plus side, my scrubbing the appliances inspired me to scrub my floor and now its super shiny and clean...at least until dinner.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I use Barkeeper's Friend. I wet it a little to form a paste on my cloth. After i wipe that off I use the Pledge multisurface spray and rub with a microfiber cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodgollycr Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I use WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The feature of stainless cleaners is that they leave a film so finger prints and whatnot don't show up and wipe off easily when there's something else. If the surface is grubby, they don't do much for the actual cleaning. I get drip marks under the water dispenser on our fridge door (really soft water) with Barkeeper's Friend (good call, Mrs M!), use just a dishcloth on the rest and then use the stainless polish when it's dry. I'm partial to Mrs Meyer's. If you use oil, I would think mineral oil would be best, since it doesn't turn rancid like cooking oils can As a side note, we use the fridge doors as a white board and it doesn't seem to affect the wet-erase markers' legibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have read that Pledge works well, but I haven't tried it. I put just a small amount of mineral oil on a cloth and rub well. Just be prepared to spend some time buffing off the oil, but when you do the prints will be gone as well. I don't have to do this every time, just every once in a while. In between, just a soft cloth works (+/- damp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 This is why I don't understand the appeal of stainless. We got a really great deal on a floor-model stainless range. We weren't looking for stainless, but couldn't pass up the great deal. (None of our other appliances are stainless.) I hate cleaning it! I am someone who wipes down the kitchen every day because I love a pretty kitchen. But the stainless range never looks nice and shiny and cared-for like my other appliances. So, OP, I have no suggestions for you...just wanted to commiserate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I use these wipes, followed immediately by wiping with a microfiber cloth. But my appliances are pretty new, so maybe this wouldn't work for older ones. I LOVE these! When we bought our home, it was a foreclosure. The stainless steel appliances were still there (including a fridge), but they were in pretty bad condition. The Weiman's were the only thing that got them looking good. And they are SO easy to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I use these wipes, followed immediately by wiping with a microfiber cloth. But my appliances are pretty new, so maybe this wouldn't work for older ones. :iagree: One wipe cleans my fridge, dishwasher & trash can, about 2x a week (depends on how much I'm cooking or kiddos are in the kitchen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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