Best Methods for Cleaning Black Stainless Steel
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The oh-so-popular black stainless steel is sure to look luxurious in your kitchen. All black stainless appliances are making their way up the totem pole and taking over modern kitchens. In order to keep them in mint condition and shining bright in your kitchen, there is a bit of maintenance required.
Although black stainless steel is more fingerprint resistant, it is not resistant to grime and leftover food residue from cooking. Black stainless also requires a bit more maintenance in order for it to last in your kitchen. Because the manufacturing process is different than stainless steel, caring for black stainless is different as well. Here are a couple tips from the Appliance Educator Team on the best methods to clean black stainless steel.
You may be thinking oh, that’s easy. Can’t you just use a regular stainless-steel cleaner? Well, if that’s what you have heard, then you are in the right place. Stainless steel cleaners and polishes can actually damage the black finish of the stainless steel.
Black Stainless ovens in a modern kitchen.
Because of the coated finish, it is imperative that you don’t do anything to scratch or damage the finish and expose the steel beneath. Therefore, you never want to use abrasive cleaners like window sprays, scouring cleansers, cleaning waxes, or detergents. Even a standard non-abrasive kitchen cleaner can do damage to your black stainless and leave unwanted spots.
So, what is there left to use? Well, we have found that the best method for cleaning black stainless steel is warm soapy water. That’s it! Soap and water are the least abrasive and using them is the safest way to clean your black stainless steel.
It is also important to be cautious of the material you use to wipe it down. Metallic pads, bristle brushes, and rough paper towels can scratch or damage the coated finish. It is best to use soft, micro-fiber cloth to wipe down your black stainless appliances. Just grab a microfiber cloth, some soap and some water.
Don’t let the installation of black stainless steel appliances scare you. As long as you realize that it is a luxury-style appliance that requires up-keeping, there will be no surprises. If you’re careful and stick to soapy water, your appliances will keep for years to come.
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