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kelsie · 06-02-2009, 09:12 AM

I have not found a product to clean my SS appliances that does not leave streaks. Is there a cleaner that you use that does not leave streaks and you don't have to work all day to get them to shine. Thank you, kelsie

George Chong · 06-02-2009, 12:49 PM

I like Red Max. You can find it at Lowe's and I think Home Depot too.

Red Max Stainless Steal Cleaner reviews, consumer reports & videos

I use it in conjunction with this 3M pad. Kitchen Surface Cleaning Products The pad seems to do a good job in distributing the Red Max evenly. Otherwise, I use a terry cloth rag to apply the cleaner. It does a great job!

BusySocialWorker · 06-02-2009, 01:03 PM

I love the Weiman Stainless wipes - i never get streaks and it is quick and easy - I just use a papertowel to wipe it down after I use the wipes.

kelsie · 06-02-2009, 02:36 PM

Thank you both, I will try them. Have a good night. kelsie

Wicked Felina · 06-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Take a clean dry cloth (100% cotton and obviously non-abrasive), put small amount of (good quality) olive oil on the cloth and rub on the SS.

After a few tries, you'll find the right amount to dab on the cloth. This works splendidly!

George Chong · 06-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeBee

Take a clean dry cloth (100% cotton and obviously non-abrasive), put small amount of (good quality) olive oil on the cloth and rub on the SS.

After a few tries, you'll find the right amount to dab on the cloth. This works splendidly!

I'm going to have to try that!

harry chickpea · 06-02-2009, 10:00 PM

Sheila Shine is the commercial product for stainless. IIRC, it is partly a mineral oil (won't build up a gummy residue like olive oil over the years).

Janipoo · 06-03-2009, 05:29 AM

Sprayway works really well. Their glass cleaner is really good also.

BigDGeek · 06-03-2009, 05:58 AM

Try mixing 1 part distilled white vinegar with 3 parts water in a spray bottle. Vinegar is acidic so you cannot use it on every surface (never on wood, marble, or granite) but I use it on metal fixtures all the time and it shines them up like nothing else.

I am a big fan of cleaning with vinegar because it does not have the heavy smells of most commercial cleaners, it is cheap, and it's much less toxic than commercial products.

Vinegar Tips - Cleaning with Vinegar

PerkyandPunctual · 06-03-2009, 08:29 AM

I just use a sponge with hot water and dish soap to clean them, then I dry with a microfiber cloth. I haven't had any problem with streaks.