Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances
February 20, 2007
With the popularity of stainless steel appliances, homeowners can get frustrated in their efforts to keep the stainless steel shiny. Real Simple Magazine published the regimen used by Sue Bailey, lead product manager of major appliances for Viking. Sue perfofrms this regimen every four months on her own own stainless steel.
Wash surfaces with hot, soapy water (dishwashing liquid is fine) and a non abrasive sponge, work both with and against the grain (yes, stainless steel has a grain) to lift buildup. Dry with a towel. Don't be alarmed if appliances look duller than usual; you have just removed kitchen grease and residual cleaning products.
Apply a layer of stainless steel polish according to the package directions, wiping off excess immediately. Bailey reccomends Sheila Shine, which works as well as cream polish but requires much less elbow grease (www.sheilashine.com or 800-836-0362 for store locations).
With a clean, dry towel, buff the polish into the surface, going with the grain, until it shines and the towel comes away dry.
If you try this, let me know your results.
With the popularity of stainless steel appliances, homeowners can get frustrated in their efforts to keep the stainless steel shiny. Real Simple Magazine published the regimen used by Sue Bailey, lead product manager of major appliances for Viking. Sue perfofrms this regimen every four months on her own own stainless steel.
Wash surfaces with hot, soapy water (dishwashing liquid is fine) and a non abrasive sponge, work both with and against the grain (yes, stainless steel has a grain) to lift buildup. Dry with a towel. Don't be alarmed if appliances look duller than usual; you have just removed kitchen grease and residual cleaning products.
Apply a layer of stainless steel polish according to the package directions, wiping off excess immediately. Bailey reccomends Sheila Shine, which works as well as cream polish but requires much less elbow grease (www.sheilashine.com or 800-836-0362 for store locations).
With a clean, dry towel, buff the polish into the surface, going with the grain, until it shines and the towel comes away dry.
If you try this, let me know your results.
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