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    Just Dahlia Posts: 2,155, Reputation: 445
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    Jul 29, 2009, 03:29 PM
    Cleaning stainless?
    I have tried a lot of things including..
    Olive oil
    Stainless cleaner
    Pledge (it says you can use of Stainless)
    Glass cleaner
    Home made recipe of rubbing alcohol, ammonia and dish soap w/water

    I am about to try the car wax that I heard on the radio this morning.

    Does any one have any suggestions to clean Stainless in the kitchen? That doesn't leave streaks and preferably fingerprints?

    Stainless is SO over rated!
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    Jul 29, 2009, 04:37 PM

    If this is for your stainless steel sink - I have a stainless steel sink and I gave up trying to get it clean. I just use Comet with Bleach and a sponge and it gets as clean as it's going to get and I stop before I get nuts about it. Some stains won't come off. If you find something that works - by all means let me know. I'm all ears here.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 08:14 PM
    Actually it's for my fridge and I always get streaks and it is really pissing me off. I should just be able to wipe it down and have it look normal, but noooooo!

    No problem with my sink, but it is sort of a brushed stainless, same with the dishwasher.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 08:37 PM

    I've always had the best luck with windex hon.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:45 PM

    Dahlia:

    What are we starting with before the streaks? Fingerprints?

    All the junk you tried isn't going to work. I'd try a citrus based cleaner first such as http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/20-4470, but there should be plenty of others at the store. I now methanol will work, but that isn't available locally. The nasty stuff that used to work, liquid Freon, has been replaced with citrus based stuff. I want a degreaser that won't harm surrounding surfaces. Citrus followed by methanol will definitely work. The citrus will cut the grease and the methanol will eliminate the streaks.

    Twinkie:

    Sink stains: WD-40 and 1000 Grit wet/dry sandpaper or smaller (higher number) Brush in one direction. Keep rinsing the paper with the WD-40.

    It will get the stain out and then use stainless cleanser.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 10:13 PM

    Methanol: Methyl Alcohol, ACS (Methanol), 16oz for sale. Buy from The Science Company.

    BTW: Use Vinyl gloves
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