Polish and cleaner for Stainless Steel appliances

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When I purchased my appliances almost 2 decades ago (I can’t believe it’s been that long), I used the Kitchenaid brand. That formula was discontinued and replaced by a GE brand for Kitchenaid that I found online and have been using for 15 years. I tried one before that at BBB and it did something weird permanently when I started using it on my stove. Thankfully I stopped in time, but it stripped something so it always looks streaked.

In December I purchased my normal amount of bottles and was sent something called Affresh. I looked it up and it looked like it was the same thing only repackaged.

Well, it streaks my stainless awful. Not permanently like that previous one, but it’s darn near impossible to get things smooth. I’m so ticked.

So, can anyone recommend theirs? The old one was fantastic…apply, wipe, brand new no streaks,

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I use Weiman, and it’s fine. I also use their glass stovetop cleaner.

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I also use Weiman. I’ve got Kitchenaid dishwasher, Whirlpool Gold fridge and oven, Kenmore stove and oven. No streaks ever. All 18 years old.

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I use a Therapy on my stainless. It works well for me.

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Weiman stainless steel wipes

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Steel wool cleans off stuff stuck on stainless steel pans.

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Do not use steel wool on appliances! Even for pans, use Barkeeper’s Friend. But not on appliances!!

Therapy is also the way to go here.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Therapy-Premium-Stainless-Steel-Cleaner-Polish-Includes-Large-Microfiber-Cloth-16-fl-oz/966752630

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Thanks everyone! I’ll look for those.

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Don’t use steel wool on a stainless refridgerator. I have a SubZero and I use the Weiman spray, which the manufacturer recommends along with 3M. I have a hard time getting 3M locally.

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Another vote for weiman spray, soft lint free cloth. No streaks. Easy peasy.

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We inherited a giant SubZero fridge (which 20 years old now - yikes) with this house, and Therapy works great on this mass of stainless steel.

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I just use a home made cleaner spray (mix rubbing alcohol, water @60/40, a touch of dawn or similar). The same as I use on kitchen surfaces. I don’t seem to need anything specific.

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I use Sprayway. I’m pretty sure I learned about it on an earlier CC thread. It was hard to find. Good to hear positive reviews of Therapy and Weiman.

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I love this for my stainless steel appliances. I also think I learned about this on a previous CC thread.

https://www.amazon.com/cloth-Stainless-Pack-2-Microfiber-Cleaning/dp/B00213R21E/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=stainless+steel+cloth&qid=1589481120&sr=8-8

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An appliance installer recommended WD-40. It does work.

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Interesting, @DeniseC: I will use a diluted Murphy’s Oil Soap mixture I keep in a spray bottle when I don’t feel like reaching for the stainless steel cleaner under the sink. I never use it on the stovetop, just the refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven doors.

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I have both bar keeper’s friend as well as this product:

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Stainless-Steel-Cleaner-Aerosol/dp/B00827UD9G/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/137-7140728-8394720?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00827UD9G&pd_rd_r=ecd359dd-7be7-4251-85d7-c7e6d5f6b355&pd_rd_w=W1VOV&pd_rd_wg=Xmh5d&pf_rd_p=7a6bc5c0-cfeb-4154-b2f9-fb32e87e9c63&pf_rd_r=TDHEJHKDH1EQ9P9C58YR&psc=1&refRID=TDHEJHKDH1EQ9P9C58YR

I find myself reaching for the Magic more often because, well, it’s kind of fun to use.

Both used with a microfiber cloth.

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I have tried various stainless steel cleaner on my sub zero, but always ended up with streaks.
In the last few years I have been “washing” the fridge with dawn detergent and water. When I am done, it is streak free, but it does take a bit more time.
I will try some of these recommended products.

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We are probably the only couple on this planet who did not want SS appliances because of the extra work involved in keeping them clean. But the saleswoman demonstrated cleaning a SS refrigerator with Twinkle. It must be sprayed on the cloth, not the refrigerator. Works great. No streaks.

I still miss the ease of my textured black refrigerator. Sure, the SS looks nice, but it’s a never ending chore to keep it looking nice.

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I like Weimans in the aerosol can. I had tried a different brand but didn’t like it as well. I prefer spraying some then using a paper towel to wipes than can dry out. I am not a fan of SS but that’s what the stove was and only available finish for the nice refrigerator- added the dishwasher. All different brands.