2 Steps to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances – Naturally

by | Updated: May 17th, 2019 | Read time: 1 minute

Are you tired of fingerprints and smudges all over your stainless steel appliances? Don’t worry – we’ve got a solution! Forget expensive sprays, wipes and creams. This homemade stainless steel cleaner costs just pennies to make, and it contains only 100-percent, all-natural ingredients. In fact, one key ingredient is really all you need for streak-free, smear-free surfaces. Follow this simple two-step method for the gleaming kitchen of your dreams!

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Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner

What you’ll need:

½ cup distilled white vinegar
Essential oil of choice (optional, for scent only)
2 spray bottles
Small soft cloth
Water

Directions:

1. Fill one bottle with 1/2 cup vinegar. Add a few drops of essential oil, if desired. (Tip: Lemon, orange and spearmint essential oils are great for the kitchen.)

2. Fill remaining bottle with water. 

3. To clean surfaces, first spray with vinegar. Wipe down with cloth. Spray surface with water, then wipe again to dry. 

Additional tips: 

Be sure to label bottles to avoid mixups if you plan to store and use again. You can also use the vinegar mixture in bathrooms and other ares of your home as a simple DIY cleaner.