Many people prefer to buy stainless steel appliances for everyday use as it is durable and can be cleaned and used over and over again. However, the other side of the coin is that if you don’t know how to clean them and keep them really shiny, they can start to look dull and smudge all over. Knowing more about this topic can help you maintain them.

Stainless steel has very good heat transfer and conduction properties, as well as being resistant to corrosion due to the steel coating. This is why it is ideal for home use in the kitchen for everyday use. On the other hand, steel pans can get dirty very quickly and the surface can be marred with fingerprints and smudges that make it look dirty.

If you check steel cookware, you will see some lines or patterns, which basically follow the grain structure of the steel coating. If you wipe the container in the same direction as the grain structure, you will find that it cleans easily and shines better.

Stainless steel utensils easily tend to build up and show water marks as well as fingerprints that make the surface look dirty. To avoid this problem, wash them with mild detergent and water, then dry the utensil immediately after washing and store it inside the cabinet and away from dust. You can clean them with a semi-damp cloth when you want to use them.

Always remember to use a soft cloth while cleaning steel utensils as they can be very easily scratched and dull. Do not use a scouring pad or any fabric or material with a hard surface that can scratch. If the cleaning cloth gets wet after cleaning some utensils, use a new dry cloth for the rest of the utensils and leave no traces of water.

It is very easy to remove and clean the water marks and fingerprints on the steel utensils. You can use glass cleaners, which are ideal for this purpose, as they not only clean the surface, but also form a protective layer against other stains, or you can make your own cleaning agent by mixing 50 ml of distilled vinegar with half a liter of water and spray on utensils. Then clean them with a dry cloth. In no time you will find the surface clean and shiny again.

If you don’t like using these home remedies and want to buy a ready-made cleaner, you’ll find plenty of options in the detergent or cleaning agent section of supermarkets. You may want to buy a very small portion first to try it out and see if you like it.

I hope these tips will make it easier for you to maintain and clean your stainless steel cookware. Always remember to use stainless steel cookware as it saves energy, is easy to clean, looks good and is durable too.