How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances the Easy Way

If you have stainless steel appliances or fixtures in your kitchen, you know that they can be hard to keep clean. But, there are some easy cleaning tips that make your job easier so you kitchen sparkles.

If you constantly notice water stains around your faucet or on your appliances, you may have a water leak. Contact Seaford plumbers who can find the leak and repair it, making it easier to keep your stainless steel clean.

Kitchen Sink and Faucet

Stainless steel sinks and faucets can start to look a little dull and dingy. Clean your sink regularly with hot water and soap or even a paste of baking soda and vinegar. Tackle the area around the faucet with paper towels soaked in vinegar. Leave the towels on the sink for about an hour, then come back and wipe the grime away. 

Rubbing alcohol applied with a soft cloth can fight off water spots and rust. You can use commercial cleaning products that are labeled as safe for stainless steel to remove small scratches. Use a piece of fine grade sandpaper soaked in water to carefully buff out larger scratches.

Stainless Steel Appliances

The best way to clean stainless steel appliances is to wipe a cloth in the same direction of the grain so that trapped dirt and grease will get wiped out, leaving the appliance looking like new. 

You can use a commercial cleaner on appliances or a soft cloth dipped in white vinegar or club soda to give them a good cleaning. You can even rub a few drops of olive or baby oil into the appliance, with the grain, to protect it from fingerprints.

Whenever you clean stainless steel, wipe it dry immediately after cleaning to prevent rust and water spots. Stainless steel doesn’t have to be hard to clean, use these tips, and more from the Pat Dolan Plumbing website, to keep your appliances shiny and clean.

We are Seaford plumbers that specialize in leak detection and repair and can repair your appliances or plumbing system to help prevent water spots.