How to Remove Pine Sol and Water Stains from Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is known for picking up marks, smudges, and stains, but this simple solution provides stunning results for almost every mess.  Here’s what you need to do.

• Barkeepers Friend
• Sponge
• Water
• Dry towel

1. Wet the sponge and wipe the surface to be cleaned.
2. Sprinkle Barkeepers Friend on the wet sponge.
3. Wipe the sponge in the direction of the grain, rubbing gently.
4. Rinse the sponge well, then soak it with hot water and wipe the stainless steel surface clean.
5. Buff with a dry towel.

• To prevent scratches, make sure the refrigerator is wet and that you do not apply dry Barkeepers Friend to the surface.  Although Barkeepers Friend is a very mild abrasive, it’s safe for stainless steel if you follow this precaution.
• If the Barkeeper’s Friend does not remove the stain, it may help to apply a stainless steel polish. Directions for this can be found in our guide How to Remove Bleach Stains from Stainless Steel.