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Stainless steel-How to Clean Stainless-Steel Appliances
As a new homeowner who has never had any stainless-steel appliances, I wasn't properly prepared for the challenge of keeping them clean. My journey to a smudge-free refrigerator began by simply purchasing a variety of cleaning products labeled "stainless-steel cleaner." However, I quickly learned that most of them don't work. They create streaks, don't clean anything and often left my refrigerator looking like a crime scene.Read more -
Cleaning Stainless Steel With Dr. Bronner’s
I used to be able to tell who had raided the fridge by the height and size of the handprints on the brushed stainless steel door. Now that the kids are older – and, more relevantly, taller – and generally better at using the door handle, I’ve lost my key detective trick. It is the proclivity of brushed stainless steel to reveal any and all fingerprints that had given me my seeming omniscience.Read more -
Stainless steel-WHAT TO USE TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL
Baking soda and vinegar are two pantry staples that can be used to clean stainless steel. You can use baking soda by making a paste with water to gently rub on the surface of your appliance. Vinegar can be used as a stainless steel cleaner when mixed with mineral oil. Stainless steel appliances can also be cleaned using a mixture of dish soap and warm water. Always consult your product manual before using any homemade cleaning solutions. Always apply cleaning solutions in the direction of the grain when cleaning stainless steel.Read more -
ERW Pipe -5 Tips for Maintaining Interior and Exterior Stainless Steel
Stainless steel looks amazing when it’s clean and polished, but without regular maintenance and the right types of cleaning that stainless steel can start looking a little worse for wear. Like any other surface, without the right cleaning method and materials, stainless steel will quickly become marked and stained. Eventually it will be permanently damaged.Read more -
Stainless steel-How to Clean Stainless-Steel Appliances So They Shine
A kitchen just won’t look its best unless you know how to clean stainless steel the proper way. Just because an appliance is dubbed “stainless” doesn’t mean it can’t get dirty. In fact, the shiny surface can actually show smudges, grime, and other buildup more prominently. Anyone who has taken a closer look at the fingerprinted refrigerator handle will tell you just how clean (or dirty) stainless steel really is. “Stainless steel is like that sleek black car: beautiful when it’s clean and shiny, but often looks dull and dirty if it’s not properly maintained,” says Tim Conn, president and cofounder of Image One, a commercial cleaning company.Read more -
Welded Steel Pipes-How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Stainless steel is commonly used to add a polished, modern touch to our bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor living spaces. While it’s beautiful, stainless steel is also a delicate material. You will need to keep your appliances properly maintained to hold up their enviable sheen. Fortunately, cleaning stainless steel appliances is easy, but it’s important to do so correctly to minimize nicks and scratches. Learn eight ways to keep your stainless steel truly stainless.Read more -
Stainless steel-How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances, Sinks and More
When your new stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, oven or other appliance first arrives, its pristine gleam instantly brightens up your kitchen. The same goes for a new sink and even cookware. But by week two or three, the luster on these items may be starting to dull, thanks to little fingers, water spots, grease splatters and just plain old wear and tear. Luckily, there are easy ways to restore the glow to your stainless steel kitchen items no matter how old or well-loved they may be. Using a cleaner formulated specifically for stainless steel — like Good Housekeeping Seal star Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes — is a quick fix, especially around appliance door handles and controls. But it is possible to make your stainless steel kitchen items sparkle again with cleaning products you may already have on hand. Follow these tried-and-tested tips from Carolyn Forté, Executive Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab for how to clean all types of stainless steel, including sinks and cookware, and how to remove streaks and add shine.Read more -
Welded Steel Pipes-Cleaning Stainless Steel Naturally: 7 Simple Methods
Stainless steel is popular in most American homes and kitchens. It’s also beloved among the health- and toxin-conscious as a healthier cookware and plastic alternative for water bottles, lunch boxes, thermoses, and more. The only downside to stainless steel is it can get streaks and smudges and requires regular cleaning. This leads most people to seek expensive, chemical-based cleaners to keep their stainless steel appliances looking new.Read more -
Stainless steel-How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Sign up for Wirecutter's newsletters to get independent reviews, expert advice, and the very best deals sent straight to your inbox.Even stainless steel appliances that are treated to prevent smudges should be cleaned periodically to maintain that buffed, industrial sheen. If you’ve washed stainless steel before (or attempted to), you may have had the annoying experience of the surface looking sloppier than when you started. That’s because not all cleaning products perform well on it, whether they streak, emit strong chemical odors—or clean other surfaces perfectly fine but leave stainless steel a mess. We studied manuals and spoke with experts to find the most efficient and effective method for cleaning stainless steel appliances. Here’s how to do it.Read more