Stainless steel kitchen appliances are a gorgeous way to furnish your kitchen, but they can be difficult to keep looking pristine, especially if you have kids or pets. There are many products on the market that help to clear away the smudges, fingerprints, and scratches. While most of them work quite well, it can be costly and inconvenient if you have to use them often. Instead, there is an ingredient that you likely have around your home all of the time that you can use to make your stainless steel appliances look like new: olive oil.
How It Works
The process is very simple to accomplish. The only materials that you need are two clean rags and a few dabs of olive oil. One rag should be slightly damp and the other dry. Starting with the wet cloth, begin wiping down the surface of your appliance to remove any residue that remains on the surface. Once the surface is basically clean, place a few drops of olive oil on your dry cloth and buff the oil onto the surface. After you cover the entire surface, work with the grain of your appliance, by rubbing up and down to give it a complete shine.
Using olive oil in place of commercial cleaners is a great way to save money and time, and to further your efforts to be friendly to the environment as you keep your home clean. If you regularly keep olive oil around your home, this is a great alternative to keep your stove, dishwasher, or refrigerator clean.