This post includes affiliate links. Please see my disclosure.Today we’re getting the house ready for winter. That means lots of organization and packing up outside and lots of deep cleaning inside. I wanted to share a cleaning tip today many people don’t know about.
If you have stainless steel appliances, you’ve undoubtedly struggled with keeping them fingerprint and streak-free. You may have also forked out tons of money on products that claim to clean stainless only to be left with more streaks than you started with. This happens to me with windows and mirrors too. Sometimes I go through about a stack of newspapers or paper toweling and a ton of cleaner before I’m really happy with the end product. Talk about frustrating.
I know you didn’t necessarily click through to this post to listen to me rant so I’ll quickly get to the point. The secret to spotless stainless steel appliances is right in your kitchen. May I introduce you to my bottle of olive oil. This, my friends, is the answer to your stainless steel cleaning prayers.
Take a look at the BEFORE photo of my oven below. If you look closely, you can see all the fingerprints and streaks. Ick. And if you have children with sticky hands or pets with wet noses, you know what I’m talking about.
Here is a closer shot. See what I’m talking about?
Put a little olive oil on a piece of soft paper toweling and start rubbing it into the stainless. In no time at all you’ll begin to see the difference. Don’t take my word for it. TRY IT! These pictures are definitely not doctored. If you do anything today, do this. You will be amazed. This is what the end product looked like.
I even did my dishwasher. So, congratulations and you’re welcome. You will never have to invest in another commercial stainless steel cleaning product again. Do you have other cleaning secrets many people may not know about? Share them here so we can all make our lives a little easier. Who doesn’t need that these days?!
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I’ve not tried the olive oil trick, but I think I would use mineral oil if I did. I have had good luck with baking soda on my stainless appliances. It cleans without scratching and takes off tape residue after I had grandkids’ art work taped to the refrigerator☺️
Great tip, Julie! Thank you!
I use baby oil myself, just the teeniest amount rubbed on…I do notice that over time pet hair from my five cats will start to stick to it a little, then it’s time to redo it. Always trying to keep on top of those “kitty tumbleweeds” that like to gather in corners. LOL.
Commercial Cleaners are toxic and can cause Cancer, etc. My daughter got Cancer after super cleaning my son’s house when he got Ill. Her sister helped her and also got Cancer. My son and his sister died a year apart, but the clean freak caught hers in time and is now a Happy Grand Mother. It’s what we EAT, DRINK and Breathe that makes us sick!!!!! Just use Natural Cleaners… They WORK!!!!!
Baby oil works just as well!
Someone told me to use Bar Keepers Friend on my stainless steel appliances, but that ruined the appearance to the point where I’ve tried every tip I’ve seen on Pinterest including this one, to get rid of the smears/streaks that was left after I used the Bar Keepers Friend, and nothing can return my appliances back to their shiny, streak free
look. HELP SOMEONE!!!
I was cleaning SS appliances in a home I had not yet moved into. All I had was Murphy’s Oil Soap. I followed container directions and made sure I rinsed and dried all the surfaces. The results were amazing. I have always used Baking Soda in my SS sink making sure to rinse cold and wipe dry.
Thanks for sharing, Evelyn!
There are many stainless steel appliance cleaners available in the market. There are many ideas to clean stainless steel products. I would like to suggest, Clean your stainless steel appliance with enough warm water mixed with lemon. Thanks for sharing..!!
What a miracle. I tried this right away. Just a dab on my paper towel and my dishwasher was sparkling. Thanks so much.
I’m so glad it worked for you, Carol!
OMG, this is fantastic! My appliances have never looked so good! I used baby oil on a cloth. Thank you so much!
I’m so glad, Kelly! It’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?
Olive oil leaves an oily residue creating more smears when touched…..best method I’ve ever used is lemon furniture polish, by far!!
Hi Sara,
finally you found the solution !!! I’m so excited it works..yeah
I have a cleaning business and all houses have stainless steal
appliances. Thanks a lot for this tip.
You are very welcome!!
Mine gets covered in cat hair..will this help??
Unfortunately, the oil may actually attract the hair vs. repel it. I have a golden retriever and I’ve never had a problem with her hair on the appliances. I would make sure all of the cat hair is brushed off of the surface of the appliance before applying the oil. You could try it and see what happens! Please report back!