"Diluted rubbing alcohol is my usual go-to for stainless steel appliances since it dries quick and doesn't leave residue."
Totally agree on the rubbing alcohol—cheap, effective, and no streaks. One extra tip: microfiber cloths make a huge difference. Regular towels can leave lint behind, but microfiber gets it spotless every time.
Rubbing alcohol and microfiber cloths are my new best friends since I started renovating—seriously, where have they been all my life? But here's a question: anyone tried vinegar solutions on stainless steel? I've heard mixed things...some swear by it, others say it leaves streaks or smells like salad dressing. I'm tempted to experiment, but also don't wanna turn my kitchen into a vinaigrette disaster zone.
"I'm tempted to experiment, but also don't wanna turn my kitchen into a vinaigrette disaster zone."
Haha, been there. I tried vinegar on my stainless fridge once—thought I was being clever going all-natural. It worked okay at first, but the smell lingered way longer than I'd hoped, and yeah, streak city. Honestly, I just stick with rubbing alcohol now. Cheap, effective, and doesn't make me crave salad every time I open the fridge door...
Has anyone tried lemon juice instead of vinegar? I gave it a shot on my microwave door once—smelled way better, but I'm not sure it cleaned as effectively. Maybe I didn't leave it on long enough...any tips on timing?
Lemon juice can work, but honestly, vinegar's acidity is usually stronger and cuts through grease better. If you're set on lemon juice, try microwaving a bowl of water with lemon slices for about 3-5 mins first—steam loosens grime nicely. Then wipe down the door. Still, for tougher stains or baked-on stuff, vinegar or even baking soda paste tends to do the trick faster...just my two cents.
