A “Green” & Natural Method for Cleaning Stainless Steel

Reader question… “I have a stainless steel sink and stainless steel appliances and they always look dull and streaky. I won’t use chemical products. Do you have any natural way to keep stainless steel looking clean and shiny?” –Bonnie W.

I actually do have a great “green” way to clean stainless steel surfaces using only natural ingredients… and it really does work… even better, I think, than chemical cleaners. All you need are just two simple ingredients… olive oil and white vinegar. If you don’t have white vinegar, use cider vinegar.

Here’s how:

  • Rub the stainless steel surface with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of olive oil.
  • Wipe the oil off the surface with another soft cloth dampened with vinegar.

Immediate result… gleaming stainless steel!

I was skeptical the first time I tried the olive oil and vinegar, but the results are amazing for appliances or any other stainless steel surface. I especially like the way it cleans the double stainless steel sink in our kitchen because our hard water has always made keeping that sink looking good a challenge. Since I’ve been using the oil and vinegar method, that sink shines like it did the day it was installed!

Written by Shirley | Filed Under Green Living, Household Hints & General Information

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Comments

Comment by kate:

Oh thank you! This is fabulous! I can’t wait to try it -I’m out of vinegar for now, but I really can’t wait to try it. I’m tired of my sink looking so dull, even after scrubbing it. Thanks!

Comment by annie:

I was skeptical of the olive oil and vinegar myself but I tried it and it does work great. I have all stainless appliances and the refrigerator is always getting fingerprints on it. The store bought stainless cleaners just didn’t work but the olive oil works like magic.

Comment by :::::::::::: wife mom maniac :::::::::::::

huh, cool. I’ve always used rubbing alcohol, I’ll try this tomorrow instead

Comment by Gina:

thank you so much…. I have been wondering about a chemical free solution for some time! My son often has his little paws all over the stainless steel appliances. I tried this and it worked great!

Comment by Michael:

I am “king of cleaning chemicals” so I rolled my eyes when a friend sent me this link. Guess what? This is amazing and IT WORKS. I did not even get to the vinegar step….after the oil it was PERFECT….I was blinded by the fridge! This works. THANK YOU for posting this! I’m so impressed.

Comment by petey:

I found your website today and tried this out…FABULOUS! It worked great on my stove, my fridge, my KITCHEN AID, the work surface of my Hoosier Cabinet, and even the 100 yr old cast iron enamel sink that NOTHING made look good! Thank you for your fabulous tips!

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