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Since I am going to be housebound for a couple of days, I thought I would
- Thread starter kathleen
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Hi Kathleen, I only have a stainless trash can, for that reason. I like these two products:
Stainless Steel wipes for frequent wipe-downs, and a foam spray for the heavy duty cleaning.
The wipes are called Stainless Steel Magic, and the foam is Easy Off Professional Stainless Steel Cleanser and Polish.
Stainless Steel wipes for frequent wipe-downs, and a foam spray for the heavy duty cleaning.
The wipes are called Stainless Steel Magic, and the foam is Easy Off Professional Stainless Steel Cleanser and Polish.
I learned many years ago when I worked in a Orthodontic office how to
care for the stainless sinks. I have used it ever since on my stainless stove. Once a week use a gentle cleanser, like Soft Scrub, and clean it thoroughly. Be sure to only clean "with" the grain of the stainless and with just enough pressure to clean, not scratch. Rinse well and dry completely. Then, wipe a thin but even film of Mineral Oil over all stainless areas. I use a paper towel. I let it set for a minute or two and then buff it gently. You'll be amazed how well it will hold up through the week. It will be ready to be done again at the end of the week but will me much easier to keep looking nice in between cleanings.
care for the stainless sinks. I have used it ever since on my stainless stove. Once a week use a gentle cleanser, like Soft Scrub, and clean it thoroughly. Be sure to only clean "with" the grain of the stainless and with just enough pressure to clean, not scratch. Rinse well and dry completely. Then, wipe a thin but even film of Mineral Oil over all stainless areas. I use a paper towel. I let it set for a minute or two and then buff it gently. You'll be amazed how well it will hold up through the week. It will be ready to be done again at the end of the week but will me much easier to keep looking nice in between cleanings.
I used to use a product called Sheila Shine which makes stainless steel shine and
it also hides fingerprints. It leaves a thin coating to keep the surface shiny. It always felt a little oily to me, but it gives a nice shine and the oil feel dries and goes away. On the recommendation of the dealer when we purchased a stainless steel cooktop and oven for our cottage, I've switched to a 3M product in a pressurized can. I don't have it here, and I can't remember the name of it, but it works great, and also leaves a thin protective coating that doesn't feel oily. The coating protects the surface (just like Orchid described) so you don't have to clean it as often.
The other thing I learned about a stainless steel cooktop is that you can clean it with oven cleaner. Again I learned this from the appliance dealer. Use the fume free oven cleaner, and don't use it if your cooktop has a coating. I had been struggling with stains and burned on grease for a long time before I tried the oven cleaner. I tried it on a tiny spot first and left it for a half hour. Wow, it really works. The grease and stains just wiped off. My cooktop looks like new now.
Happy Spring Cleaning.
it also hides fingerprints. It leaves a thin coating to keep the surface shiny. It always felt a little oily to me, but it gives a nice shine and the oil feel dries and goes away. On the recommendation of the dealer when we purchased a stainless steel cooktop and oven for our cottage, I've switched to a 3M product in a pressurized can. I don't have it here, and I can't remember the name of it, but it works great, and also leaves a thin protective coating that doesn't feel oily. The coating protects the surface (just like Orchid described) so you don't have to clean it as often.
The other thing I learned about a stainless steel cooktop is that you can clean it with oven cleaner. Again I learned this from the appliance dealer. Use the fume free oven cleaner, and don't use it if your cooktop has a coating. I had been struggling with stains and burned on grease for a long time before I tried the oven cleaner. I tried it on a tiny spot first and left it for a half hour. Wow, it really works. The grease and stains just wiped off. My cooktop looks like new now.
Happy Spring Cleaning.
florisandy
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I grew up with Noxon and use it to clean my stainless steel cookware. It works great and does
a good job on my copper fry pan. I've tried those tubes of SS cleaners made in Europe but went back to Noxon.
http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/noxonpolish/index.shtml
a good job on my copper fry pan. I've tried those tubes of SS cleaners made in Europe but went back to Noxon.
http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/noxonpolish/index.shtml