Cleaning Stainless Steel

It can be a hassle to clean stainless steel but there are some things you can do to turn stainless steel that has become dull and stained looking shiny and sparkling again.  Read on for more.

How to Make Stainless Steel Sparkle

Today, most all large and small appliances, cookware, utensils and sinks are stainless steel.  Along with the easy to clean convenience, however, they can become stained and dull looking. To ensure they are kept clean and shiny, here are a few tips on how to make stainless steel sparkle!

Using olive oil on a cloth, clean your sink and dry with a clean cloth.  Be sure to also wipe away any water spots which may appear. To removes stains from your cookware, use club soda, and apply vinegar to remove spots and stains from your utensils and cutlery.  Be sure to rinse off acid or salty foods if the flatware is not immediately washed. Well that was easy, right?

Now there are other problems you may encounter with stainless steel items that need more attention.  For example, if you have just purchased a stainless steel mixer; and the label(s) won’t come off, soak the item in warm water; rub it with a soapy cloth.  Voila!
Label on; label off. 

Grease!  Not the musical! To remove grease from your cookware or appliances, use a mixture of ammonia and warm water.  Another problem you may encounter is rust stains.  For this removal, you will need to use a household cleaner; and often.

Here are some tips to avoid damage to your stainless steel items.  Don’t use steel wool to clean them; and never leave stainless steel cookware on extremely high heat for a long period of time as this will only lead to discoloration.

While there are many stainless steel cleaning products available on the market today, try the old method first.  If you have large surfaces, such as refrigerators or counter tops; try using glass cleaner or ammonia.  Avoiding the use of any toxic chemicals or abrasives will ensure all of your stainless steel appliances, cookware and peripherals continue to sparkle.