How to clean stainless steel appliances in just 4 steps

I learned the best way to clean stainless steel appliances, including the expert-recommend tools to use, like microfiber cloths and stainless steel wipes.

The shiny, glossy appearance of stainless steel appliances can instantly elevate your kitchen’s appearance. What’s less appealing about stainless steel, however, is that it gets dirty very easily, with smudges, scratches, fingerprints and more. If you don’t have the right cleaning tools, it may feel like the best way to keep stainless steel appliances clean is to simply not use them. Fortunately — since avoiding your fridge and stove every day is not an option — there are a few easy ways to clean your stainless steel appliances while feeling confident about using them. I spoke with multiple cleaning experts to learn the best stainless steel cleaning methods, including the best (and worst) products to use on them.

I also asked them to recommend products they love and use themselves. Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best products for cleaning stainless appliances All of the products below are recommendations from our experts and have at least a four-star average rating from 500 reviews or more on Amazon. Weiman’s stainless steel cleaning products come recommended by both Kadi Dulude, owner of the cleaning company Wizard of Homes, and Robin Murphy, the chief cleaning officer at cleaning services company Maid Brigade. Both Dulude and Murphy say that Weiman’s stainless steel cleaning sprays