Comments on: How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:29:22 +0000

Hi all,

I just bought a new home and noticed that the appliances in the kitchen are stainless steel and have some water stains in the bottom. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them? I tried Windex, Goo-gone and pledge – didn’t work!

Thanks in advance!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:25:04 +0000

I used nail polish remover to take the sticker off of my new stainless steel refrigerator and it worked like a charm!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:59:40 +0000

Hi Kim

I myself work at a hospital and am a house keeper.

I am always discovering new ideas etc for different situations that occur I find that a spray bottle full strength vinegar sprayed on stickers is a safe way for sticker removal. Good luck email if you have other questions.

Thanks, Jerry

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:56:00 +0000

WD-40, takes tape adhesive off quickly, if you have a built up spot use your fingernail to scrape it off, then wipe with a white cloth with WD-40 on it. (A little bit goes a long way)

By: Betsy

Betsy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:32:21 +0000

For Kim: Try GooGone. Read the directions on the bottle, but would bet if you leave this oil-based product on the tape for a bit, then wipe off with a soft cloth, you’ll have good results. GooGone works to lift adhesive material.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:48:15 +0000

When unpacking my new fridge, I have the adhesive from the tape on the front of the appliance.

I’ve rubbed and rubbed with the stainless cleaner that is oil based… not working.

Any suggestions?

By: Edie

Edie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:53:28 +0000

I use Hope’s Perfect Stainless Steel cleaner for my stainless steel appliances. You can find it at Bed, Bath & Beyond. I use two microfiber towels (one for cleaning, then the other for buffing). Works like a charm!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:26:46 +0000

I swear by PLEDGE as well for cleaning my stainless steel as well as my granite AND marble and then carry it onto my cabinets as well. PLEDGE is my new friend.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:39:29 +0000

I spent a bit of time using stainless steel cleaner and no matter what I did there were still streaks. Your tips inspired me. I didn’t have WD-40 or Pledge handy, so I tried baby oil and a paper towel. It worked instantly and looks great. No streaks and smells nice too. Just polish it up with a dry paper towel to get any excess oil off. My refrigerator looks brand new!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:04:10 +0000

Pledge wipes are the best! the spray is fine, but the wipes are the best because you don’t have to use your paper towels!

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:32:25 +0000

I was at Home Depot once debating which SS cleaner to buy, when the gentleman who worked in appliances confessed to me that he used Pledge. I have been using it ever since and it works great, spray it on and wipe, that’s it.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:30:08 +0000

The best stainless steel cleaner believe it or not is Scott’s Liquid Gold.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:21:15 +0000

A good way to make SS look great! WD-40. I would not spray on stove surfaces. Exterior surfaces shine right up!

By: elaine

elaine — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:22:07 +0000

Use instant hand sanitizer with a wet cloth and simply buff dry. It kills bacteria as it is 99.9% bacteria free. It also has an oil base, which makes it very shiny when it is bugged.