Vinegar and water actually works pretty well on stainless steel, but you’ve got to use the right ratio—too much vinegar and it can leave a faint haze. I usually go with a 1:1 mix, spray it on a microfiber cloth (not directly on the appliance), and wipe in the direction of the grain. It cuts through fingerprints, but sometimes you’ll still get light streaks if you don’t buff dry right away. Honestly, it’s less greasy than coconut oil, but not totally foolproof. If streaks bother you, a final pass with a dry cloth helps a lot.
I tried that 1:1 vinegar and water trick after seeing it on TikTok, and I swear my fridge looked great… until the next day when the sun hit it and I realized I’d missed a ton of streaks.
That step is key, I guess. I always forget to buff and end up with weird cloudy patches. Has anyone ever tried just a drop of dish soap in the mix? I’m tempted, but nervous I’ll make it worse.If streaks bother you, a final pass with a dry cloth helps a lot.
I tried that 1:1 vinegar and water trick after seeing it on TikTok, and I swear my fridge looked great… until the next day when the sun hit it and I realized I’d missed a ton of streaks. That s...
I’ve definitely been down the vinegar-and-water rabbit hole, and yeah, the streaks are real. That “final pass with a dry cloth” trick is clutch, but I’ll admit I’m usually too impatient and just want to get it done. About the dish soap—funny you mention it, because I tried adding a tiny drop once when I was cleaning stainless steel handles. It actually helped cut through some greasy fingerprints, but if you use too much, you’ll end up with suds and even more streaks. Less is more.
One thing I’ve noticed: some fridges (especially the brushed stainless ones) seem to show every little mark no matter what you use. Sometimes I wonder if the store-bought sprays are just loaded with stuff that hides streaks instead of actually cleaning better. Anyone else feel like natural cleaners work fine until the sun comes out and exposes your “work”?
Anyway, if you try the dish soap route, just go super light on it and maybe do a test spot first. Worst case, you’re back to buffing with a dry towel... which seems inevitable anyway.
I’ve had the same issue with streaks showing up once the light hits just right. Tried both natural and store-bought cleaners, and honestly, neither is perfect. Sometimes I think the commercial sprays just leave a film that hides the mess for a bit. I’ve started using a microfiber cloth dampened with just water for touch-ups—less fuss, fewer streaks, but still not flawless. Stainless is just unforgiving.
I hear you on the stainless struggle. I’ve tried everything from vinegar to those fancy wipes, and honestly, sometimes just a tiny dab of olive oil buffed in with a paper towel works better than any cleaner I’ve used. It’s not perfect, but it hides fingerprints for a bit and doesn’t leave that weird haze. Stainless is definitely high-maintenance...
