Make stainless steel surfaces shine using olive oil

In every home, and especially in the kitchen, there are usually many stainless steel surfaces: it can be the material of the stove and oven, the microwave, and even the refrigerator, sink or other appliances and food processors. In fact, stainless steel is a robust and durable material, and its unmistakable finish has an aesthetically pleasing appearance ... at least it is as long as it remains clean and shiny.

Stainless steel can, however, easily get dirty with food and oil splashes, fingerprints or even marks left by cleaning that has not been done properly. To make stainless steel shine like new, however, there is a really simple, cheap and also environmentally friendly home remedy: olive oil.

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Olive oil should be used on surfaces that are already clean or that have only light streaking. Therefore, before polishing with this natural ingredient, any more obvious dirt and stains must be cleaned, and you can do this with a little warm water in which you have poured a dash of dish detergent (or even Marseille soap). This mix should be wiped on and off with a microfibre cloth, and always trying to follow the grain of the steel itself (if visible).

Rinse well with another damp cloth and then wipe with a third, soft cloth (microfibre, or flannel) and dry. Make sure to dry the surface thoroughly.

Now you are ready for the polishing treatment, so you will simply need a small bowl with two tablespoons of olive oil (you can of course use one that is not of the highest quality) and another dry microfiber cloth. Dip the tip of the cloth in the oil and then rub onto the surface, always taking care to follow the grain of the steel. You will need a small amount of oil, and you will have to work quickly to spread it over the largest possible surface, so that it does not create a thick and greasy film.

Once you have treated all of the surface, take some absorbent paper and wipe it gently on the steel to remove any excess oil. On older, duller surfaces you may have to repeat the process again to achieve the desired result.

Really easy, right?