How to keep your stainless-steel appliances spotless
Stainless steel is a beautiful finish, but to keep it looking at its best, especially if you have a family of little ones, can be a big job. Our hands naturally produce oils and with regular use, your once gleaming alliance can start looking fairly dull, pretty quickly.
Consider these 6 cleaning tips to keep your stainless-steel appliances and surfaces spotless:
1. Remove knobs for a complete clean
When cleaning your stainless-steel stovetop and oven, remember to remove the control knobs to reach hidden dirt and grime. Just cleaning around knobs can cause a build-up that’s unsanitary and hard to remove.
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2. Stainless steel handles need extra attention
Since the handles on your stainless-steel appliances are used the most, they should be wiped down weekly with a damp microfiber cloth. Fine-woven microfiber cloths, such as the ones used for cleaning eyeglasses work great to remove dust and don’t leave any streaks or smears.
There’s no need for harsh chemicals to clean your stainless-steel appliances and surfaces.
3. Prevent oxidization
Stainless steel oxidizes over time. To remove this film, you can use pumice powder mixed with water. Pumice powder can be found online and at most hardware stores. Apply this paste following the “grain” of the stainless steel then rinse with warm water. You will be surprised to see how black the cloth is when you finish.
4. Clean those countertops
Stainless steel countertops are the choice of professional kitchens because they are designed to hold up to constant abuse.
To keep them looking clean and shiny, you want to avoid using an abrasive cleanser. Instead, try using just a drop of a gentle dish washing soap and warm water. This mixture will keep your counters clean and scratch free.
5. Give your hood a helping hand
Stainless steel stove range hoods need to be cleaned weekly to prevent a build-up of grease and dust. Cooking grease mixes with dust in the air and lands on the stove hood, making it thick and hard to remove.
A simple cleaning remedy is to spray a cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe it over the top of the hood. Make sure not to use the rubbing alcohol near an open flame.
6. Banish burn marks
If you have some burn marks that just won’t come off your stainless steel stove, try this simple DIY recipe:
1 cup baking soda
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Borax
Soda water (for rinsing)
Combine the first three ingredients to make a paste. Apply this paste to the entire stained area with a soft cloth. Scrub in the same direction as the grain of the stainless steel. Rinse with soda water and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.
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This article via Houzz does not constitute advice; readers should seek independent and personalised counsel from a trusted adviser that specialises in property, a tax accountant and property design specialist.