Get The Baby Oil Out!

The idea of stainless steel being completely stainless is a bit of a misnomer. There are a million and one ways to clean stainless steel ranging from warm soapy water to specialist stainless steel cleaning products.

The problem with some of the stainless steel cleaners is that they sometimes leave a streaky residue and require you to follow the grain quite meticulously in order to achieve a pristine finish.

Well forget all that. Just raid your bathroom cabinet (or wherever you may keep it) and get out your baby oil. With the aid of a lint-free cloth you can give your stainless steel a quick once over and that’s it – as good as new.

This’ll work for anything, from stainless steel backsplashes to stainless steel planters. If you don’t believe us, just give it a try.

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  1. 1. October 11th, 2004

    I heard the baby oil tip from someone who saw it on This Morning – works great on those Smeg cookers that aren’t so beautiful when covered with spattered tomato sauce…

  2. 2. October 11th, 2004

    Well I’ve got to dispel any rumours that we pick up stainless steel cleaning tips off This Morning.

  3. 3. October 12th, 2004

    I’m sure you don’t Paul – you only turn to This Morning for one-pot recipe ideas and to bask in the cheer of Fern and Philip, right?

  4. 4. October 12th, 2004

    Ahem…..:oops:

  5. 5. January 13th, 2005

    Is there any way of getting rid of tiny scratches on a brushed stainless hob

    McKlink
  6. 6. January 13th, 2005

    In general, scotchbrite pads with a suitably fine grade 80-120 should work. Ensure that you rub along the grain of the entire hob.

    You can find more information on the finishing.com website here:

    http://www.finishing.com/4000-4199/4148.html

    Happy scrubbing!

  7. 7. November 22nd, 2005

    I have a horse-trailer and i want to bring the shine back in it. The horses have alot of slobber on it from them hanging over the side. It is stainless steel but I don’t know how to clean it. Please give me some advice.

    Bryant Clark
  8. 8. November 24th, 2005
  9. 9. March 9th, 2006

    i m looking for a product to move all straches on polished mixer bowl and make it more shiny..please give me an advise.

  10. 10. June 9th, 2006

    Will the baby oil work for a stainless steel barbecue, i.e., cleaning the exterior?

    mick
  11. 11. August 4th, 2006

    For those who don’t have a baby and don’t use baby oil for any othe purpose! olive oil works great
    and it’s great to oil your wooden work top too.

    blossom
  12. 12. August 6th, 2006

    I need to know how to remove water spots from a stainless steel fridge, under my ice/water dispenser there are dark water marks in lines, I have used cleaning cloths for SS and SS spray, it cleans and shines but the water marks are still there any suggestions? Thanks

    Valerie Dattilo
  13. 13. August 14th, 2006

    I have the same problem that Valerie Dattilo has. I also need to know how to remove water spots from a stainless steel fridge, under my ice/water dispenser there are dark water marks in lines, I have used cleaning cloths for SS and SS spray, it cleans and shines but the water marks are still there any suggestions? Thanks

    Fred
  14. 14. August 14th, 2006

    Firstly I’d recommend contacting your fridge manufacturer.

    Then I’d maybe recommend you going to take a look at the finishing.com site linked in one of the above comments.

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