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Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances

Stainless steel appliances are sleek, but they need to be cleaned often to show off their luster. The best product to use is good old-fashioned Windex. Windex gives your glass and mirrors a streak-free shine; it does the same for stainless steel appliances.

Just a few sprays is enough. To make sure there are no streaks, use plenty of paper towels. To help us make environmentally sound choices, Windex has been reformulated to be better for the environment.

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  • fridgehelp
    25 Nov, 2010

    My grandson sprayed windex on my brand new stainless steel fridge and it left black streaks! I tried to remove them with soap and water, several s/s cleaners and polishes, as well as vinegar and olive oil. I even went back over it with windex and the dark streaks are still there. Help! Is my fridge ruined??

  • Mickhewitt
    13 Oct, 2010

    I, too, purchased expensive stainless steel cleaners and polishes. It was a waste of money, especially since Windex does the job quickly, easily and so inexpensively. It did take a few cleanings to get all of the oily residue off but now I can clean my four S/S appliances in just a few minutes. Prior to my Windex experience, I spent hours and ended up with a streaky, oily job - thank you Martha Stewart!!!

  • WestVillager
    21 May, 2010

    So many SS cleaners seem more like polishes. I've used Windex and Mrs. Meyer's window spray to remove fingerprints and other daily spots--nicely shines too. I found a Carbona product @ the drugstore (it's blue like Windex in a small spray bottle) that does a great job. They have a polish too, but I don't like the film they leave.

  • SherrieB14
    13 Nov, 2009

    I scratched my stainless steel fridge with a scotch brite sponge. Any suggestions?

  • debbiekerygma
    24 Mar, 2009

    I have a variety of stainless steel appliance cleaners. None of them worked. I was almost ready to buy new white appliances. Then I used Windex and it made all the difference. My appliances look streak-free and fantastic. I would definitely recommend this product.

  • nglamurosa
    12 Nov, 2008

    i use the orange pledge the oil pledge its actually for furnitures for it makes the stainless steel look great remeber since its very oily use a cloth and spray it on your cloth spray as needed.try it u wont regret

  • jrobbies
    19 Sep, 2008

    I watched the video and thought how great that would be to just use Windex!
    I tried it on my fridge and stove and they look worse :(
    I'm fed up with buying product after product!

  • PinkHeart
    1 Sep, 2008

    I used Windex (with vinegar) to clean the door of the stainless-steel stove in my apartment, which I don't think had ever been cleaned. It's now shiny and streak-free.

  • Brana
    26 Aug, 2008

    II also ordered Signature Polish after trying about 6 others. 877-3POLISH or signaturepolishonline.com It is easy to use. My SS appliances anc counter tops are shiny and streak free. It took a long time to find this product but I am so glad I did. I was almost wishing I didn't purchase SS.

  • Brana
    26 Aug, 2008

    I have also tried several SS cleaners and I finally found one that works well. All my streaks are gone and my appliances look new again. It is called Signature Polish and it is very easy to use. Sub-Zero

  • mrsflynnstone
    26 Jun, 2008

    I'm also dismayed. I used Windex on the glass door of my stainless range (b/c the label said safe for Stainless) and it left a streak on the SS. I've been using Stainless Steel Magic and have been pretty happy with it. The appliance store where I bought the SS fridge recommended it. The range store sells Twinkle, has anyone had better luck removing streaks or water marks with Twinkle? I'm going to give that a try. I've not had much luck with the SS wipes. They're OK in a pinch.

  • KimGrace
    20 Jun, 2008

    My new Maytag fridge came with directions NOT to clean with window cleaner as it will remover the sealer and NOT to clean with paper towels as they will scratch. I didn't realize I was in for a fragile cleaning job when I picked this appliance. Any suggestions?

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