January is here, and for many of us that means it’s time to set some goals for the new year. One of the most popular resolutions is to be more organized and tidy, so today we hope to do our part to help residents of our apartment community meet that goal via appliances; yes, that’s right appliances. Today we have tips for keeping your stainless steel appliances looking like new—so that covers some of the keeping things tidy goal, right?. (We offer a lot of amenities to our residents, so If you don’t have stainless steel appliances in your apartment you can upgrade. Simply check with management about how to do it.)
Cleaning Stainless Steel
With stainless steel, it’s as important to know what NOT to do as it is to clean it correctly, so let’s cover the Do Not Do items first:
Do Not:
— use any product containing chlorine or bleach
— use steel wool, steel brushes, or scrub with anything abrasive
— use abrasive cleaners (such as cleanser) or a pumice stone on brushed stainless steel.
Now for some tips to keep your stainless steel appliances looking shiny and bright.
— Clean your oven when it is cool to the touch (not hot or warm).
— Clean in the direction of the “grain” going from top to bottom.
— Wipe down your appliances with a damp, soapy dishcloth each time you do the dishes (before starting the dishes is a good idea); be sure to rinse the soap out of the cloth and wipe the appliances again to remove any residual soap; finish the process by wiping dry with a soft, dry terry cloth towel.
— To remove heavier grease or baked-on foods use a mild detergent, hot water, and a nylon scrubby to clean. Be sure to rinse and towel dry.
— To remove tough stains make a paste of baking soda mixed with liquid dish soap and scrub with a nylon scrubbie or old toothbrush. If stains are persistent, try using undiluted vinegar, scrubbing with a soft brush. Remember to rinse and towel dry.
— Periodically, you may want to buff your appliances using a stainless steel polish, lemon oil, or a silicone-based spray. Apply the polish in the direction of the grain with a lint-free cloth; buff and dry with another lint-free cloth.
Now sit back and enjoy your shiny, bright stainless steel appliances! Thanks for reading the BMW Management blog today.