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Cleaning stainless steel

11 replies

sportyme · 06/07/2013 17:01

Hi, anyone got any tips on how to or which products to use when cleaning stainless steel eg ovens, kettles. I can clean them alright, but can never get rid of the smears that are left.
Thanks

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imip · 06/07/2013 22:04

Use a microfibre cloth to dry it. No product needed. You can get microfibre clothes intended especially for stainless steel. When I think it needs a bit of a shine, I use stainless steel cleaner by Method.

KatyTheCleaningLady · 07/07/2013 08:14

Buff it all over with a drop or two of baby oil.

lozster · 07/07/2013 23:22

Second vote for the baby oil

mummylin2495 · 07/07/2013 23:39

3rd vote for baby oil !

Graciescotland · 07/07/2013 23:49

baby oil here too!

pipsqueakz · 07/07/2013 23:50

Deck baby oil gives good shine.

pipsqueakz · 07/07/2013 23:51

Deck?? Sorry definitely.

GingerJulep · 08/07/2013 17:07

Depends what the smears are - if oily from cooking etc then a cheap white vinegar (like you get in chip shops) will work fine.

AnythingNotEverything · 08/07/2013 17:17

Window cleaner (like Windolene) is great - same principle as white vinegar I presume.

delasi · 08/07/2013 23:35

Not as cheap as baby oil (hadn't heard of using it before for steel!) but I highly recommend Method Steel for Real with a microfibre cloth. Works brilliantly, very easy, polished in just moments, and smells nice.

For things like steel sinks then definitely Bar Keepers Friend, I find it a bit of a hassle on steel worktops etc but for the sink it's brilliant, get out any stains very easily, leaves the sink bright and shiny, and again, smells nice.

sportyme · 10/07/2013 07:34

Had some baby oil so tried that first. Came up a treat. Thanks everyone for your tips.

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