Say Goodbye to Stainless Steel Streaks By Using THIS!
Is your stainless steel full of streaks?✋
After purchasing new appliances recently that are stainless steel, I’m suddenly realizing these are actually a struggle to keep clean and streak free. All of this shiny-ness is coming at a cost – me constantly wiping them down! If you have kids, then you may also relate to this struggle!
Even after wiping them down, sometimes all you can see are streaks EVERYWHERE! 😱
After buying multiple cleaning products marketed for stainless steel that ALL didn’t work for me and weren’t that budget-friendly, I tried simply using damp microfiber cloths to polish off hand prints and smudge marks per a friend’s advice – and they work GREAT!!
Finally! There are NO streak marks or lint left behind at all, unlike with paper towels!
Where have these cloths been all my life!? HA!
After using microfiber in my kitchen, I quickly realized they are great for polishing any shiny surface, and I’ve been using them frequently on the granite counters, sink, faucets, and even mirrors in BOTH the kitchen and bathroom areas.
Keeping a microfiber cloth in my bathroom has helped us EASILY keep the vanity area clean after daily use by quickly getting rid of any watermarks on the faucets and counters.
Some benefits of cleaning with microfiber cloths:
- You’ll end up using fewer paper towels which is a greener, more frugal way to clean! Just wash them in the laundry.
- Less chemical cleaners. For basic, greasy smudge marks and hand prints, all I have to do is wet the towel with just water, ring it out well, and wipe off appliances, faucets, mirrors, etc.
- Use them wet or dry! Dry dusting shelves and furniture with microfiber cloths is very helpful as well.
- Some of my other favorite uses for these cloths are cleaning our stainless steel trash can, small countertop appliances, electronic screens, and in the car.
Can ya tell I love these cloths?! 😍
Where can I buy microfiber cloths?
I purchased and personally enjoy this Evriholder brand, but you can find them inside most big box stores in both the cleaning and automotive aisle OR head to Amazon!
This will sound crazy but several years ago when I needed to have someone come repair my stainless steel refrigerator. I was telling the man how the streaks on the front of the refrigerator we’re driving me crazy. He told me to spray WD-40 on it and wipe it off with a soft cloth. WD stands for water displacement I was in complete shock it worked beautifully and I have used it ever since And no it does not leave anything feeling greasy .
That’s funny- I actually have heard of that! Thanks for adding that tip Laurie!
I tried using just the damp microfiber cloth but it still left streaks for me. What am I doing wrong? I previously used the microfiber cloth with a stainless steel cleaner, and it always left streaks as well. 😕
Hi Janet! I would try buffing it with a completely dry cloth afterwards. You can also try windex and then a dry cloth. I know it’s frustrating sometimes. Also using an oil does work too – I have used a little mineral oil on a rag. Hope that helps!
Just an FYI…if you do use microfiber cloths for cleaning, be sure to take care of them properly. Follow the directions for washing and drying. I usually wash mine alone and I never use liquid fabric softeners. Also, dry them by themselves without dryer sheets. This will ensure they maintain their properties (repel lint and dust and give that streak free shine!)
Hope this helps!:)
Thanks so much for the helpful tips, Jill! Good to know!
I use pledge on all stainless steel!!! it works awesome. It takes all the streaks, fingerprints and gunk off.
Oh awesome! Thanks for sharing what works best for you! I’ll have to remember that for the stainless steel in my kitchen!
I use Lemon Oil to clean stainless steel and my black granite kitchen sink. Helps the appliances build up a resistance to finger prints over time as well!
How neat! Thanks a ton for the suggestion! I may try that!