cleaning stainless steel

[Tandyc]

I have a new dishwasher that has lines from where the water runs down after it is loaded. Nothing I try can get the spots, drips, and run lines clean. Even the stainless cleaner is not cutting it. There must be a budget way to keep it looking nice. Any suggestions?

Thanks for any help.

Tandyc

 

[dyna]

Vinegar I just pour some in once in awhile an run regular cycle with dishes also I put vinegar in the place where the rinse stuff goes as needed ( sorry been up over 24 hrs can't think of what it's called)

 

[westcliffemom]

You could try to gently use a wet Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, with the grain. Very gently or you'll scratch.

 

[debbiecarr98]

I use lemon oil, but there are also stainless steel cleaners at the grocery store, Home Depot and Lowes. I cannot say if they are good or not, however. The lemon oil does a nice job.

 

[MommaluvsDis]

Yes the cleaners from Lowe's does a nice job.

 

[momz]

I've used Bar Keeper's Friend on my stainless sink, it doesn't scratch...also, make sure you dry it when you are done to make it shine even more.

 

[cheerforchelsea]

Try the new Pledge all surface cleaner in the blue spray bottle. I use it on my stainless steel dishwasher and fridge - does a really good job.

 

[Dizneydaz]

I have the same problem. I use a solution of white vinegar and water (distilled if you have it) in a spray bottle. I don't measure it but it's about 25-30% vinegar. This works well. I use the same solution on my granite counters to keep them looking like new.
Just spray it on and wipe til dry. Can't getting any cheaper either!

 

[ilovepete]

I just use vinegar spray and a towel. Wipes clean just fine.

 

[ilovepete]

I have the same problem. I use a solution of white vinegar and water (distilled if you have it) in a spray bottle. I don't measure it but it's about 25-30% vinegar. This works well. I use the same solution on my granite counters to keep them looking like new.
Just spray it on and wipe til dry. Can't getting any cheaper either!

Oh I should have read first! This is exactly what we do, probably more vinegar than water though in ours.

 

[mlclements]

I love Bar Keepers Friend. You can buy it at Walmart. Works wonderful.

 

[jsmith]

Just an observation-vinegar maybe awesome for cleaning stainless steel-but over time will be bad bad bad for granite countertops-its an acid and will etch them.

 

[2poohbears]

another vote for bar keepers friend. u can use a very small amount, so the bottle lasts a long time. i also use it to clean marks on my silverware, which sometimes occurs from the dishwasher. it's also a great cleaner for pots, stainless sink, and it does a great job in our fiberglass shower!

i generally use vinegar and water to clean windows and mirrors. i agree with the previous poster about the granite---vinegar would cause problems to the finish of granite over time...for granite, i recommend ivory soap and water daily, and a granite cleaner once a week or so to get it to shine.

 

[kato0627]

Great thread! Just looking for some new cleaners. Anyone have a suggestion for cleaning the stainless sinks??

 

[LuLuO]

Great thread! Just looking for some new cleaners. Anyone have a suggestion for cleaning the stainless sinks??

Baking Soda and water. This cleans my sink better than any other stainless steel cleaner I've ever purchased. I just sprinkle it on and let it sit for a minute and then us a soft washcloth to scrub it clean. It only takes a few minutes.

 

[scrapquitler]

I bought a silver colored microfiber cloth that was labeled as "for stainless steel" I just wet it, wring it out and wipe the stainless steel fridge with it, and the fridge looks great...no streaks or drips. Until I found this, I was constantly swearing at my fridge.

 

[2poohbears]

Great thread! Just looking for some new cleaners. Anyone have a suggestion for cleaning the stainless sinks??

Bar Keeper's Friend works on all stainless steel. I use it to clean my sink as well as other stainless items.