Cleaning Stainless Steel????

Simba_25

Hiya,

I have a stainless steel cooker that has been in storage for almost a year and i need to get it back out due to a house move but it looks really dull and dirty now, ive tried just wiping it but it makes it look worse. i have seen some proper stainless steel cleaner but i just cant afford it at the min so does anyone have a cheaper solution?? my toaster and kettle is also stainless steel and they look worse then the cooker! i cant afford to buy new things but i also dont want to use them in the state there in either lol.

Any suggestions greatfully recieved
linzi x

Curry_Queen

I've heard that baby oil works well on cleaning stainless steel but never tried it myself. Is it polished or brushed, as I'm sure this might make a difference in how you clean it and what you can use

Simba_25

hi, ive heard about baby oil too but when i tried it it went all smeary....maybe i had too much on?? They are all polished, i really wish id bought a normal one now, if i had of realised what a nightmare they are to keep looking nice i wouldnt of bothered! lol

squeaky

In the Cleaning section of the MEGA Index sticky at the top of the forum listing there are a couple of threads listed under "sink" that might help you out

Quasar

I would try a warm/hot wash with ordinary washing up liquid.

First, give the steel a good wash down with an ordinary dishcloth. Avoid anything abrasive.

Then if you have any nylon netting, like the one that oranges etc. are sold in, fold it up and use it for a gentle scouring.

"Rinse" by wiping down with clean water.

Last, use newspaper to shine up the lot. Newspaper is excellent for shining up all steel, sinks, pans, taps.

I also find that a little ordinary wash powder (yes, clothes powder) on a wet sponge works miracles on my bathroom taps, so perhaps it will be good for the cooker too...

Good luck!

dooj

I use warm soapy water with a sponge to get rid of muck, dirt and dust then use just a small amount of baby oil on kitchen roll to wipe over your stainless steel then wipe off or buff with dry kitchen roll, it has always worked for me.

Simba_25

thanks everyone! i shall give it a go and hope for the best lol,

thanks again

dastephens

neat washing up liquid works a treat too.

stellagypsy

I use a moistened microfibre cloth (moistened with water only) and "elbow grease" on my SS bathroom cupboards / washer and dishwasher front and find this makes them look really great.

Stella xx

freddie_2

I do mine with washing powder made into a paste. Need to wash well after as it smell like clean clothes LOL. but comes up very shiny and clean.

Trollydolly_2

My gran swears by putting the dishwasher liquid on a cloth and wiping with that.

I use babywipes with baby oil in them to make my teapot gleam, might work on an oven????