The Basics of Cleaning Stainless Steel

stainless steel is more of a challenge to keep clean because it shows fingerprints and can easily look streaky. Because of this, it`s very important to move your cloth in one direction and go with the grain when you clean. If you`re not sure which direction you should go, start in a small area and test things out. I find that a clean microfiber cloth works best, though you can also use paper towels.

You should also remember that there are different types of stainless steel. You might need to do a bit of experimenting before you hit on exactly what works best for your specific appliance. In fact, if you have several stainless-steel appliances, each one might require a slightly different cleaning routine.

There are also some major "don'ts" when it comes to cleaning stainless steel:

• Avoid using steel wool or any other abrasive sponges or scrubber pads.
• Don`t use any chlorine-based cleaner or anything with chloride in it.
• Don`t use an oven cleaner.
• If your tap water is harsh, it might leave spots or stains.