The common choice of material for kitchen, bathrooms and other home appliances is stainless steel. Stainless steel is preferred because of its capacity to resist not just corrosion but also rust. However, grime, dirt, and dust can make stainless steel susceptible to rusting. To remove the dirt and dust, you do not need to break the bank in search of expensive cleaning products. There are many simple methods of stainless steel polishing that you can use at home. Keep reading to know more.

Olive Oil and White Vinegar

Before you start cleaning the surfaces, it is important to gain an understanding of the grain’s direction. The surfaces of stainless steel, just like wood, have grains in the same direction. The handles and knobs have grain which may be in a different direction. When you clean against the grain, you will be pushing more residue into crevices that are part of the grain. When cleaning is done along the grain, your surface will shine optimally.

Once you have an understanding of the grain, use a piece of cloth made of microfiber to apply the vinegar on the surface. Alternatively, you can directly spray on the surface. Wait for a few minutes and then clean the surface in the same direction as the grain. Continue to apply the vinegar until the grime is removed. Immerse a towel that is clean into olive oil and polish the surface in the same direction as the grain. Vinegar is used primarily to remove the grime while olive oil makes the surface fresh and shiny.

Lemon Oil Furniture Polish

Using a clean towel or a piece of cloth, apply some lemon oil furniture polish and starting wiping using a different piece of cloth. Always try to avoid applying the polish on the stainless steel polish directly. …

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