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Cleaning stainless steel appliances is easier than you think, and this Homemade Stainless Steel Polish cuts through grease, fingerprints, and smudges while leaving your stainless steel clean and shiny too. The best thing…I’m going to show you how to make your own stainless steel polish and cleaner with only 3 ingredients!

homemade stainless steel polish

I don’t know about you, but I expected my stainless steel appliances to stay clean longer than the models I had before them. I mean, wasn’t the whole purpose of stainless steel kitchen appliances to make your kitchen look more sleek and clean? My stainless refrigerator seems to constantly have fingerprints, smudges and dust on it unless I polish it correctly. I used to clean it with just a little vinegar and water, and it would clean it for the most part, but it would look dirty again the next day. Then I read that if you want to keep your stainless steel clean, you really need to use something that will remove the dirt and grease from fingerprints, and you needed to polish it. Since I started making and using my own stainless steel polish, cleaning my appliances has been a breeze, and they stay clean and smudge free for so much longer than before! The great thing is that you only need 3 natural ingredients to make your own homemade stainless steel polish and cleaner, and you may already have what you need in your pantry!

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vinegar, olive oil and lemon essential oil

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Homemade Stainless Steel Polish Recipe

You’ll need 3 ingredients to make your own DIY stainless steel polish/cleaner…

  • 1/2 cup of olive oil ( Purchase HERE )
  • 1/2 cup of white vinegar ( Purchase HERE )
  • 20 drops of lemon essential oil ( Purchase HERE )
  • Clean Spray Bottle ( Purchase HERE )
  • Chalkboard Labels – optional ( Purchase HERE )
homemade stainless steel polish made with vinegar, olive oil and lemon essential oil

How to Make Stainless Steel Polish

Add 1/2 cup of olive oil (any kind will work), 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar and 20 drops of lemon essential oils to a clean spray bottle and shake well. The vinegar helps to clean and sanitize the stainless steel. The lemon essential oil can be exchanged for another citrus essential oil, and is used to lift grease from fingerprints and foods. The olive oil helps to polish the stainless steel and leave it shiny and stain resistant.

homemade stainless steel polish used on a refrigerator

How to Use Stainless Steel Polish

  • Since this polish is natural, you must shake it vigorously before each use.
  • Spray your stainless steel appliance with a thin layer of the polish.
  • Wipe clean with the grain of the steel using a dry microfiber cloth for best results. You can also use a paper towel or cloth, I just find that the microfiber cloths work best :)
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Cleaning stainless steel appliances is easier than you think, and this Homemade Stainless Steel Polish cuts through grease, fingerprints, and smudges while leaving your stainless steel clean and shiny too. The best thing…I’m going to show you how to make your own stainless steel polish and cleaner with only 3 ingredients!


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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of olive oil 
  • 1/2 cup of white vinegar 
  • 20 drops of lemon essential oil 
  • Clean Spray Bottle 
  • Chalkboard Labels – optional 

Instructions

  • Since this polish is natural, you must shake it vigorously before each use.
  • Spray your stainless steel appliance with a thin layer of the polish.
  • Wipe clean with the grain of the steel using a dry microfiber cloth for best results. You can also use a paper towel or cloth, I just find that the microfiber cloths work best :)

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I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too! Read More…

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