Tips for Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Autumn Creek Apartments feature functional, fashionable, modern kitchens, which have an option for a stainless steel appliance package. To keep your stainless steel looking shiny and new takes some effort, and in today’s blog post we’ve got some tips to make it a simple, easy task.

To begin with, we will let you know what NOT to do when it comes to cleaning your stainless steel appliances:

— DO NOT use products that contain chlorine (bleach for instance).

— DO NOT use oven cleaners.

— DO NOT use any type of abrasive scrubber; that includes steel wool, steel brushes, etc. because using an abrasive scrubber can damage the finish and leave scratches or residue that can lead to rust.

— DO NOT use a pumice stone or abrasive cleaning products such as cleanser on brushed stainless steel.

Now that we have the do-nots out of the way, follow these tips to keep your stainless steel appliances looking like new:

Let your oven cool down before you clean it. It shouldn’t be hot, or even warm.

Wipe the appliance in the direction of the “grain,” moving from top to bottom.

Make it a habit to wipe down your appliances with a warm, soapy dishcloth every time you do the dishes. Be sure to rinse off the soap and finish by drying with a soft, terrycloth towel.

Use a mild detergent, hot water, and a nylon scrubber to remove heavy grease or baked-on foods. Be sure to rinse and towel dry.

For persistent stains make a paste of baking soda mixed with liquid dish soap and scrub with a nylon scrubbie or old toothbrush. If stains are persistent, try using undiluted vinegar, scrubbing with a soft brush. Remember to rinse thoroughly and towel dry.

Periodically, buff your appliances using a stainless steel polish or a silicone-based spray. Be sure to apply the polish in the direction of the grain with a lint-free cloth; buff and dry with another lint-free cloth.

Sit back and enjoy your wonderful shiny appliances, and then head out to your favorite Amherst, NY restaurant for dinner, because who want to mess up the kitchen? Thanks for reading today’s blog post!