How do you clean yr stainless appliances?
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Topic: How do you clean yr stainless appliances?
Posted By: KH25
Subject: How do you clean yr stainless appliances?
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 12:24pm
Just wondering how you all clean your stainless steel kitchen appliances? I have a Westinghouse fridge which is awesome, any fingerprints clean straight off easily with a wet cloth. BUT I have one of the Fisher & Paykel Elba dishwashers and  . It does seem to be fingerprint resistant as it doesn't get too many marks, but when it does it is impossible to clean off! I spilt something down the door yesterday and I've cleaned it off but there is still a big smear mark that I can't get rid off. I haven't used any cleaning products on it, I have only tried a normal cloth and one of those microfibre cloths. Help please!------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 12:44pm
| We use a small amount of baby oil on our stainless and it comes up great. |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 12:50pm
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Oooh, that's a good tip. I just use a microfibre cloth and water but I'll try the baby oil. I wonder if that would work on my UV coated windows too. -------------  
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 2:06pm
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You can buy stuff specifically to clean them from the supermarket - comes in wipes and also spray bottles. But I have also found that the scotch magic erasers are great for them too. (And for huge amounts of crayon on dining room walls too )! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 8:25pm
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When I was a kid, we always seemed to melt bread bags into ss toasters... the only thing we found to clean it was nail polish remover. Maybe worth a go? -------------  |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 8:30pm
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Thanks guys, I bought some of those magic erasers this arvo and they have worked perfectly! Busymum, we always melted the bread bags too - luckily the toasters are all cool touch now! ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 8:35pm
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I use the Stainless Steel cleaner from Signature Range - it is so easy, reasonably cheap and has lasted ages -------------  
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 8:36pm
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I use the Stainless Steel cleaner from Signature Range - it is so easy, reasonably cheap and has lasted ages. I think you can get it from Woolworths -------------
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 9:15pm
| a repair man told me that the specifically designed stainless steel stuff will harm the finish of your item. he suggested glass cleaner. i don't have s/s goods, so no idea if that works |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 10:54pm
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I haven't tried cleaning any of my SS stuff yet but can I just say if you live near a beach don't go with SS finish. My gosh we have a slow cooker and knife block in SS and both now are starting to get rust marks as is the SS bench. I have no idea how but it's gotta be something to do with the sea air. -------------  
 
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Posted By: ajmmum
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 4:40pm
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Hi just spotted this thread - use methylated spirits on mine, its recommended especially for the finger prints - and we used it for years in a camping ground we owned!
The baby oil is also awesome for keeping them all clean and shiny!  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 5:28pm
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We've been using Stainless Steel cleaning products for a few years now and haven't noticed anything wrong with our products. Admittedly we don't use it all the time, don't need to.
I also second the glass cleaner & meths - we used that when I worked in hospo on the fridges & curtlery and it was great. -------------
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Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 7:29pm
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Posted By: Dawnie
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 12:33pm
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Meths is great cause it eats up the oils... We used to use it when i did commercial cleaning :) ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 1:20pm
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We have stainless steel finish to dishwasher, benches, range hood, rubbish bins and surrounds of the oven. We use stainless steel wipes from Bunnings. We find them to be very good. I have never noticed damage to my appliances either though been using for just over a year- ?maybe causes damage long term? ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 4:06pm
| I just wipe down with a clean damp cloth. I have the proper cleaner stuff but I find it just leaves everything streaky. |