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Surface Safety Encyclopedia · Kitchen Surfaces

Stainless Steel Appliances & Sinks

Grain-directional cleaning that removes fingerprints, cooking grease, and water spots without scratching brushed finishes.

Stainless Steel Appliances & Sinks

Approved Safe Cleaners & Tools

  • ✓Warm water + drop of mild dish soap
  • ✓Microfiber cloth wiping WITH the metal grain
  • ✓1 drop food-grade mineral oil for buffing

Never Use on Stainless Steel Appliances & Sinks

  • ✗ Chlorine Bleach & Chloride Cleaners: Corrodes the passive chromium oxide layer and causes permanent pitting.
  • ✗ Steel Wool / Green Heavy-Duty Scour Pads: Leaves deep cross-grain scratches in brushed stainless doors.

Weekly Routine Maintenance

  • •Wipe in the direction of the brushed steel grain using a damp microfiber towel, then buff dry immediately.

Deep Cleaning Protocol

  1. For sinks, scrub gently with a soft paste of baking soda and water following the grain, then rinse and towel dry.

Surface-Safe Tested Products