How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

June 13, 2019

Knowing how to clean stainless steel appliances can be essential. Stainless steel appliances are durable, rust-resistant, and stylish, which is why they’re so popular with homeowners. The downside of these appliances, however, is that they seem to show every fingerprint and smudge – if you don’t clean them regularly, that shiny finish can become dull quickly. And, if you clean them improperly you could permanently damage the finish. 

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

Our Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, which comes in a convenient trigger-spray bottle, is specially formulated to clean stainless steel appliances without damaging the thin protective surface layer. It cleans and polishes in one easy step! It also reduces fingerprinting, slows oily buildup, and masks most blemishes.

Easy as 1-2-3

To remove fingerprints, smudges, spills and oily grime from stainless steel surfaces, just spray BKF Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish on the surface, wipe in the direction of the grain with a soft cloth, then buff the surface to a brilliant shine using the dry side of the cloth.

For heavily soiled surfaces, rub with more pressure & a microfiber cloth (in the same direction as the grain) before wiping away. Buff with the dry side of cloth or paper towel. Repeat if necessary.

“This is the best! Cleaned one frig door and compared it to the other. What a difference! I personally spray it on my microfiber cloth first, clean in the direction of the grain, use a separate microfiber to buff it out. No rinsing needed! My microwave looks brand new. I even cleaned and buffed the glass and the panel. Beautiful! Definitely a fan for life!” — Alonzo 

Multiple Uses Throughout the Home

BKF’s stainless steel cleaner works wonders on appliances, and it is useful for other cleaning tasks. Bar Keepers Friend Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish contains no harsh abrasives and is formulated specifically to clean stainless steel without scratching or dulling surfaces. You can use it to clean stainless steel fixtures, such as towel rods and drawer pulls, sinks and faucets, tools, and more.

“Best stainless steel cleaner!!!! I tried other stainless steel cleaners. Scrubbed very hard but could still see shadows of the long streaks. But one wipe with Bar Keepers, and they were gone!!!! My stainless steel actually looks better than when I first bought it. Made it look almost like a mirror in five minutes of hardly any effort. I am amazed. Thank you!!!!!” Customer Linda K.

Use as Directed

This product is for coated and uncoated stainless steel only (to clean bronze, copper, or brass, use Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser). When spraying this product, if any spray contacts other surfaces, such as painted cabinets or granite countertops, wipe up the overspray with a damp cloth.

Protect Your Investment

Stainless steel appliances aren’t inexpensive and they aren’t truly “stainless.” Food oils and everyday grime can accumulate on the surface and eventually cause corrosion. Cleaning appliances regularly helps preserve the finish for a long-lasting shine. Protect your investment with BKF.  

Have you used BKF Stainless Steel Cleanser & Polish on your stainless steel appliances? If so, we’d love to see the results you can upload your photos here.