How to clean stainless steel appliances

Want to know how to clean stainless steel appliances to make them shine? Here’s everything you need to know about cleaning your fridge, microwave, oven and dishwasher to make them sparkle.

If you’ve recently got stainless steel appliance or have been struggling to know how to clean them, because you don’t want to scratch or damage them. Worry no longer. I’m sharing with you everything you need to know about how to clean your stainless steel appliances to make them shine with damaging them.

Having stainless steel appliances in your kitchen always look so good, but because they are used all the time they can quickly become dirty and greasy if there not cleaned regularly. One thing I’m obsessed with is finding the best ways to keep everything clean in my home. I’m sharing with you the best way to clean your appliances, from homemade cleaner to the best products you can purchase.

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What to avoid when cleaning

Cleaning appliances can be really tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could damage or scratch the surface if you use the wrong materials.

If you’re wiping the surfaces always go with the grain, if you go against the grain it will cause unwanted streaks.
Never use abrasive materials to clean stainless steel, such as wire wool, sponges, bleach, ammonia or glass cleaner as this can damage the surfaces.
Oil based cleaners are also something you should avoid, over time they highlight fingerprints and dust, which can be hard to remove.

Supplies needed to clean your stainless steel appliances

Microfibre cloth
Washing up liquid
Water
Paper towels
White vinegar
Spray bottle
Baking soda

How should you clean your stainless steel appliances?

Before you begin cleaning your stainless steel appliances, you should always check with your manufacturer manual, as some of the finishes can vary. Some of them have coatings to protect them.

Natural way to clean

Fill a spray bottle with a solution made up from water and washing up liquid.
Then spray the appliance with the solution.
Following the grain, wipe the soloution over the appliance.
Once cleaned, using a damp microfibre cloth remove the residue.
Finally dry the appliance thoroughly to remove any excess moisture, this will stop streaks and watermarks.
To make the appliance shine once it’s dry, using either a paper towel or microfibre cloth buff the surfaces.

Best cleaners for stainless steel appliances

If you’re looking for the best cleaning products for your kitchen appliances, these are the products I use and are tried and tested. Before using any cleaning products, make sure you check the user manual for your appliance.

Best way to remove watermarks

Removing rust stains from appliances can be done using a homemade paste from bicarbonate soda and water.

Begin by mixing together bicarbonate soda with water to make a paste that has a toothpaste consistency.
Next, gently rub the paste over the into the rust stain using your fingers.
Then you’ll want to mix together some water and washing liquid into a spray bottle.
Spray on the appliance where the paste is and gently wipe it with a microfibre cloth. Take your time and work in circular motions.
Then using a clean microfibre cloth remove the remaining residue.
Gently dry your appliance with a microfibre cloth making sure you remove any moisture to avoid any streaks or watermarks.

Can you use vinegar to clean stainless steel appliances?

Although you can use vinegar to clean some things in your kitchen like sinks and pans, it’s not recommended to use vinegar to clean kitchen appliances, they are often made from materials that are easily damaged and are delicate. Before using any cleaning products whether they are homemade or shop bought always check your manual.

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