OT: Cleaning Stainless Steel

[msl819]

You guy have a collective knowledge that always impresses. What is the best stuff to use to clean stainless steel. Think gas grill, kitchen appliances, etc. I have yet to find anything that cleans well and leave a non-streaky residue.

[maunahaole]

There are some dedicated stainless cleaners.

For the exhaust on my moto, I use kaboom and a scotchbrite - shines it right up, but the scotchbrite is a little abrasive and will leave tracks in the finish. Kaboom uses oxalic [sp?] acid, so it does a nice job of taking stains up from the finish.

[oliver1850]

brushed or polished finish?

[chuckroast]

Bartender's Friend

[msl819]

more brushed than polished

[rwsaunders]

Better appliance stores will carry a citrus based cleaner like the product noted below.

http://www.dymon.com/dymon-product.php?product=1165

[AngryScientist]

http://ironmantriathlontips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/prod_all_purpose_lg.jpg

[Stafford]

I have used stainless steel wipes on a kitchen sink with good results.