How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances Without Streaking: 4 Easy Steps

In this article, I provide simple step-by-step instructions on how to clean stainless steel appliances without leaving unsightly streaks or damaging the surface. This method is guaranteed to work.

If you only have a minute. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Gather the four essential supplies, which are a vinegar/water mix in a spray bottle, olive oil, microfiber cloth, and paper towels.

2. Identify the direction of the grain in the steel.

3. Spray the surface of the steel with the vinegar/water mix and wipe in the direction of the grain with the microfiber cloth.

4. Put a small amount of olive oil on a paper towel and carefully rub it into the surface in the direction of the grain.

Stainless steel appliances have been one of the most popular kitchen design trends of the last decade, and it’s easy to understand why. Stainless steel gives kitchens a modern, sophisticated look and goes well with almost any tone of wood, dark or light.

The biggest challenge with stainless steel appliances is keeping them clean. They are especially susceptible to fingerprints and smudges. If you don’t use the proper cleaning technique, you risk leaving ugly streaks or, even worse; you could scratch or dull the steel.

This method works on stoves, ovens, and refrigerators too.