I've had decent luck with olive oil too, but have you ever tried coconut oil instead? I find it buffs out nicely without leaving much residue, and it smells pretty good too. Vinegar's great for cleaning, but yeah, the dullness afterward can be annoying... Maybe a quick wipe-down with diluted vinegar first, then a tiny bit of coconut oil to polish? Could be worth experimenting on a hidden spot first though, especially if you're dealing with vintage stuff.
Coconut oil definitely does the trick—I’ve recommended it to clients before, especially for stainless steel fridges and ovens. Vinegar's solid, but yeah, sometimes leaves things looking flat. A quick buff with coconut oil afterward usually brings back the shine nicely, plus the kitchen smells amazing afterward.
I've tried coconut oil before too, and yeah, it gives a nice shine initially, but honestly, I found it attracted dust and fingerprints way quicker than I'd like. Maybe it's just me being picky, but having to touch up every couple of days got old fast. Lately I've been using a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol diluted with water—cheap, effective, and it evaporates quickly without residue. Doesn't smell as nice as coconut oil though... tradeoffs, I guess.
"Doesn't smell as nice as coconut oil though... tradeoffs, I guess."
Haha, totally get you on the smell factor—coconut oil definitely wins there. A couple things I've found useful:
- Vinegar and water combo works wonders for me—cuts grease and dries streak-free. Yeah, smells funky at first, but the odor disappears fast.
- Adding a drop or two of essential oils (lemon or lavender) helps mask the vinegar scent.
- Microfiber cloths are a game-changer—less residue and fewer fingerprints compared to regular towels.
Natural's great, but it's all about finding what feels right for your routine...and nose.
I mean, vinegar does work pretty well, but honestly, the smell lingers longer than I'd like. Even with essential oils, my kitchen ends up smelling like lavender pickles for a bit... not exactly what I'm going for. I've actually had better luck with diluted rubbing alcohol—cleans nicely and evaporates fast without leaving behind any weird scents. Anyone tried that, or am I the odd one out here?
