
If you have water spots on your stainless steel utensils, try rubbing them with a little distilled white vinegar, rinsing them with warm water and drying them thoroughly with a soft towel.This should not only remove water spots, but make your stainless steel sink shine like new. If you have water spots on your stainless steel sink, try rubbing them with a soft cloth dampened with olive or vegetable oil, then buff with a dry cloth.NEVER use silver cleaners or polish on your stainless steel as they may leave a stain.

If you have rust stains on your stainless steel, try cleaning it with an oxalic cleanser such as Barkeeper’s Friend.NEVER use abrasive cleansers, abrasive sponges or steel wool (such as Brillo®) on your stainless steel as it may scratch the finish.To quickly clean fingerprints and smudges from stainless steel, spray with window cleaner (such as Windex™, or a mixture of 4 parts water and 1 part household ammonia) and wipe with a paper towel.Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft towel.Scrub the area with a soft wash cloth dampened with sudsy water described in step 3 above.Apply to the stain and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.For stubborn, burnt on stains, make a soft paste of baking soda and water (should be the consistency of toothpaste).Rinse the area with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft towel.Rub the grease spot thoroughly with the rubbing alcohol cloth.If grease spot still remains, try wetting a small cloth with rubbing alcohol.Rinse the area with clear water, and dry thoroughly with soft towel.Wet the wash cloth with the sudsy mixture and wipe the stainless steel item thoroughly.If grease stains remain, mix a few drops of dishwashing detergent with warm water in the bucket until suds form.The simplest and quickest way to clean stainless steel is to simply wet a wash cloth with warm water, and wipe down stainless steel items.

