Keeping Your Kitchen’s Stainless Steel Spotless

Stainless steel is a beautiful finish, but to keep it looking its best, especially if you have a family of little ones, can be a big job. Here are a few quick cleaning tips to help you keep your stainless steel gleaming.

Rikki Snyder

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Remove knobs for a Complete Clean

When cleaning your stainless steel range or oven, don’t overlook the control knobs—these small components can harbor a surprising amount of hidden grime. Grease, food particles, and dust often accumulate behind and beneath the knobs, creating an unsanitary buildup that’s difficult to remove with surface-level cleaning alone.
To ensure a truly hygienic kitchen environment, gently pull off the knobs and clean both the knobs themselves and the exposed areas underneath. Use a mild degreaser or warm soapy water with a soft cloth or brush to avoid scratching the stainless steel. Once dry, reattach the knobs securely.
This simple step not only improves cleanliness but also helps maintain the appearance and longevity of your appliance. A complete clean starts where most people forget to look.
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Koch Architects, Inc. Joanne Koch

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Stainless Steel Handles Need Extra Attention

Since the handles on your stainless steel appliances are used the most, they should be wiped down weekly with a damp microfiber cloth. Fine-woven microfiber cloths, such as the ones used for cleaning eyeglasses, can be found at retail chains and grocery stores. They work great to remove dust and don’t leave any streaks or smears. There’s no need for harsh chemicals to clean your stainless steel appliances and surfaces.

Fight Oxidation

Stainless steel oxidizes over time. To remove this film, you can use pumice powder mixed with water. Pumice powder can be found online and at most hardware stores. Apply this paste following the “grain” of the stainless steel, then rinse with warm water. You will be surprised to see how black the cloth is when you finish.

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Studio William Hefner

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Clean Those Countertops

Stainless steel countertops are the choice of professional kitchens because they are designed to hold up to constant abuse. To keep them looking clean and shiny, you want to avoid using an abrasive cleanser. Instead, try using just a drop of a gentle dish soap and warm water. This mixture will keep your counters clean and scratch-free.

Passacantando Architects AIA

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Give Your Hood a Helping Hand

Stainless steel stove hoods need to be cleaned weekly to prevent a buildup of grease and dust. Cooking grease mixes with dust in the air and lands on the stove hood, making it thick and hard to remove. A simple cleaning remedy is to spray a cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe it over the top of the hood. Make sure not to use the rubbing alcohol near an open flame.

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6. Banish burn marks. If you have some burn marks that just won’t come off your stainless steel stove, try this simple DIY recipe:

1 cup baking soda

¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons Borax

Club soda (for rinsing)

Combine the first three ingredients to make a cleaning paste. Apply this paste to the entire stained area with a soft cloth. Scrub in the same direction as the grain of the stainless steel. Rinse with club soda and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.

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