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!

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