I get the olive oil trick—did that for a while, but I always worried about it going rancid or attracting dust. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but I swear my fridge started smelling weird once after a few months of that. I’ve had better luck with a mix of rubbing alcohol and water in a spray bottle. Quick wipe-down, dries fast, no streaks or funky residue.
Stainless really is a pain, though. In my old house, I had an ancient enamel stove—zero fingerprints, just the occasional chip. Sometimes I miss the days before everything was “modern” and shiny. Stainless looks great for about five minutes after cleaning... then the fingerprints return like clockwork.
Stainless looks great for about five minutes after cleaning... then the fingerprints return like clockwork.
That’s the truth. I’ve installed a lot of stainless appliances, and honestly, clients always ask about keeping them clean. I usually recommend the alcohol/water mix too—works better than most store sprays and doesn’t leave that weird film. I’ve seen olive oil attract dust, especially near stoves. Enamel’s way more forgiving, but people want that “modern” look. Trade-offs everywhere.
Ever tried those stainless steel wipes? I’ve used them in a couple of my rentals, but honestly, they seem to leave streaks half the time. Curious if anyone’s found a natural cleaner that actually keeps up with tenants and kids—does the alcohol mix hold up long-term, or does it dry things out?
Natural stuff wins for me every time. I know what you mean about the wipes—
—that’s been my experience too. I’ve had better luck with a mix of white vinegar and a drop of dish soap in a spray bottle. Wipe with a microfiber, then buff with a dry one. No weird residue, and it’s way less harsh than alcohol. Plus, you can actually pronounce all the ingredients, which is a win in my book.“they seem to leave streaks half the time”
Totally get where you’re coming from. That vinegar and dish soap combo is a classic—cheap, effective, and no mystery chemicals. I’ve found the same thing with wipes:
. Microfiber really is a game changer for appliances.“they seem to leave streaks half the time”
