Comments on: How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

By: jenn

jenn — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:54:48 +0000

I was cleaning the grout in my tiles with detergent, and a splash got on my stainless steel refrigerator by mistake. Now it has black marks on it that I want to get off ASAP! Any suggestions?

By: rose

rose — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:25:24 +0000

I used a mixture of baking soda and dish detergent to clean fingerprints from my stainless steel fridge, which worked great, but now I have marks left from where I used the baking soda mixture. Any suggestions on how I can remove the mark left behind?

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:36:34 +0000

I have a stainless steel refrigerator and used a rust, lime, and calcium liquid cleaner to remove the calcium streaks that drip down from the water dispenser on the front of the freezer door. It worked great in the past when I would wipe it off quickly. The last time I used it, I left it on to sit, hoping it would really get rid of all the calcium or lime streaks. Unfortunately, now the stainless looks like the cleaner is still on the surface. It’s like a dull, streaky stain. I’ve tried soap and water, an ammonia-free all-purpose spray cleaner, and stainless cleaner, but still have the CLR stain or residue showing. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this “dirty dish water” look now covering my refrigerator? It is true stainless, and has a fine hairline type finish going up and down the whole thing. I head about fine grit or pumice. Is this what I’ll have to do? I was also thinking about using a car polish. What can I use to bring the stainless back to it’s original luster? Help! Thanks! Karen

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!