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And so its always unsightly when their shine is ruined by smudges, marks or fingerprints.
Not even my trustedbaking sodasolution was giving me the results that I wanted.
Olive oil and stainless steel steamer
Admittedly, I was skeptical about using my expensive oil as a cleaning product.
Plus, I worried that it would potentially add to the smudges, making my steel look worse.
However, since I had run out of other options, I decided to put it to the test.
Olive oil and stainless steel steamer
More importantly, I was left with an eye-catching shine that looked as good as new.
If in doubt however, always check the manufacturers guidance before generally cleaning your stainless steel appliances.
Why is olive oil good for cleaning stainless steel?
Olive oil drop on blue cloth
Whats more, this will keep your appliances shiny for longer.
And if you dont have olive oil (or rather save it for your tasty salads!
), baby oil is just as effective at buffing stainless steel.
Cleaning stainless steel with olive oil on blue cloth
Alternative methods include adding a teaspoon of dish soap to a quart of water to create a soapy solution.
Or, add distilled white vinegar to an empty spray bottle and apply directly onto your stainless steel surface.
This will eliminate any marks or stains, before rinsing and wiping away the vinegar with a clean cloth.
Stainless steel appliance and two pots on hob
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