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How to Clean Stainless Steel

Chances are, you have either a stainless steel sink, or stainless steel cookware. If you do, you definitely need to know how to clean stainless steel.

For stainless steel cookware, all you need is warm water, a mild dish detergent, and a soft cloth or sponge. If food is stuck on the pot or pan, fill the sink with warm, soapy water, and soak the piece over night.

After soaking, drain the sink, and run some clean, warm, soapy water. Use the soft cloth or sponge and rub the stainless steel in the direction of the finish. Avoid circular motion or moving across the grain.

Rinse well, and dry with a clean, soft cloth. If you don’t have a mild dish soap available, you can achieve the same results with a few tablespoons of ammonia in a sink full of warm (not hot) water.

If this cleaning method (combined with a good amount of elbow grease) doesn’t eliminate a stain, move to a mild abrasive cleaner. Your last resort after this is a stronger abrasive cleaner, such as Ajax or Comet.

This method is very similar as how to clean stainless steel sinks. In fact, it’s practically identical. Fill the sink with water, and add a little ammonia. Stir it up and let it sit all night.

Drain, and rinse VERY well. Make sure there are no traces of ammonia residue. While you’re at it, use a little of the ammonia/water solution on a clean, soft cloth to clean the faucet fixture. Once the sink is cleaned out, if it is still dull, sprinkle a little comet over the surface and scrub lightly with a sponge. Rinse very well, and you’ll be pleased with the results.

To keep your sink shiny and clean over the long term, after you finish a load of dishes every couple of days, spray the sink with window cleaner and wipe it down well with a clean dish towel. Keeping your sink shiny like this makes the whole kitchen feel cleaner.

If you have other items made of stainless, do your research into how to clean stainless steel items of that kind, to make sure you don’t do any damage.

Quick Tip #1 - Take it one Room at a Time

If your house is a mess don't feel overwhelmed. Take it one room at a time and don't concentrate on anything else until that room is done. Start with the room that is bothering you the most, like the kitchen or your bedroom. Work on them in order of personal priority.

Quick Tip #2 - Listen to Music While You Clean

Listen to uplifting music while you clean and you will find it easier to get through those mundane tasks that come along with deep cleaning. If you can sing along or even dance your way along while cleaning up your home you might actually have some fun!

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