Cleaning Stainless Steel without Scratches

Stainless steel is attractive and hygienic in appearance as well as giving a clean linear feeling. However, it cannot be regarded as maintenance free as stains, discoloration as well a grime layer will develop through regular use (AZMaterials). Through cleaning scheduled done regularly, you will have good performance and a long life from your stainless steel.

There are several ways to cleaning stainless steel on a daily basis. Here are but a few ideas that will help one maintain the stainless steel during daily cleaning:

First, make sure that the cloth that is used is soft so it will not scratch and or mare the surface. Avoid using any product that is abrasive such as steel wool or green scrubbing pads as they will cause more damage than you are trying to remove.

Mild detergent (dish soap) and water: As simple as it sounds, mild dish soap will help with daily cleaning. In a bucket of warm water, drop a two or three drops of dish soap, mix to blend and wipe the steel with a soft cloth. Dry immediately afterwards to make sure that you will not end up with water spots.

Glass cleaner: The number one complaint of those who have stainless steel is fingerprints. A commercial glass cleaner helps in removing them. Spray and wipe just as one would handle glass. If the surface is the have food come in contact with it, then rinse with warm water and dry immediately to prevent water spots.

Stainless steel cleaner: There are products on the market specifically intended to clean and polish stainless steel. The products help remove staining and scratching. Follow the products instructions. A note of caution is that when removing scratch lines, follow the line itself to help buff and remove.

There are also common household items that help in keeping stainless steel cleaning without scratching same. Those products include:

Olive oil: A small amount on a soft cloth will help remove streaks left after cleaning.

Vinegar: Either white or cider. A small amount of a soft cloth will help clean and polish and will even remove heat stains that from putting a hot item on the surface.

Club soda: The only item that purportedly does it all can now add another item to its ever growing list of clearing abilities. Club soda and a soft cloth will help remove streaks as well as heat stains.

Finally, a paste of baking soda and water will also help remove scratches, heat stains, stains as well help shine stainless steel.