There are many methods for polishing stainless steel!

Stainless steel will not rust, but over time it will start to become dull or show water marks. Use a single ingredient, such as olive oil or flour, to make a surface polishing to restore the luster of the stainless steel. If your stainless steel sheet is scratched, you can use professional cleaning agents and tools to polish it

Before polishing

1. Clean the stainless steel sheet. Regardless of the method used, the stainless steel sheet must be cleaned before starting polishing. Cooking utensils made of stainless steel can be cleaned with a dishwasher, but if the utensils contain other materials or require polishing of stainless steel plates other than the utensils, you may need to wash them by hand. Quickly clean stainless steel using a solution mixed with warm water and detergent. Wash the remaining soap with clean water.

At this point, there is no need to worry about streaks, imprints, or stains on the surface. These will be cleaned during polishing.

2. Wipe off any moisture. After you clean the stainless steel sheets, make sure they are dry before polishing. You can let it air dry naturally or dry it with a clean and soft dry cloth.

Method 2

Using olive oil

1. Pour the olive oil onto a clean cloth. You only need one or two drops of olive oil, especially if polishing small items such as tableware, pans, or stainless steel decorations. For larger surfaces, such as sinks or kitchen appliances, you may need to use more. Open the bottle cap and tightly cover the bottle mouth with a cloth. Quickly flip the bottle and allow a small amount of olive oil to penetrate the fabric.

2. Let olive oil spread. Before you perform a strong polishing, ensure that the entire surface is coated with olive oil. Wipe from side to side or from top to bottom until you see the entire surface shiny with oil.

3. Let the olive oil seep in. You need to apply a certain amount of pressure to allow the olive oil to enter the small grooves on the stainless steel surface. Wipe the stainless steel surface well with a cloth soaked in olive oil and continue to press in a small circular motion. It may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the surface. Continue polishing until you feel a significant change in the texture of the stainless steel surface. When you finish, the surface should give a smooth feeling.

4. Wipe off excess olive oil. If you let the remaining olive oil stay on the surface of stainless steel, it will not make the metal shiny but make it dull. You can use a clean side of a cloth, another clean cloth, or a clean tissue. Any clean dry towel is fine. Use a stable and powerful small circular motion to polish the surface until the smooth olive oil disappears.

If unsure, you can gently touch the stainless steel surface to see if it is slippery. Then, gently wipe away the fingerprints you left with a clean dry cloth.

Method 3

Using flour

1. Sprinkle some powder on the surface of stainless steel. This method is particularly effective for stainless steel containers such as sinks or stewpans, but it can also be used for flat stainless steel surfaces. Sprinkle enough powder on the surface of stainless steel, but do not use too much, as you will inadvertently cause huge waste. As a reference, for a standard sized kitchen sink, approximately 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of flour is sufficient.

2. Gently spread the flour on the surface. If the flour is not evenly distributed on the stainless steel surface, gently stir it up with your hand or a clean cloth. Perhaps the flour cannot be spread smoothly, but the relatively uniform distribution can make the polishing process simpler.

3. Polish the surface. Use a clean dry cloth. Strictly carry out, even wiping with a powerful small circular motion, gradually moving the cloth across the entire surface. The process may take a few minutes and you need to continue until the stainless steel becomes smooth and shiny again.

If you used a cloth to help you mix the flour before this step, you can use the same cloth.

For smaller appliances and surfaces, you can also use an old toothbrush to wipe the flour into small grooves.

4. Clean up excess flour. Use the cloth you just used to wipe away the excess flour. Be sure to remove all residues. Shake the towel and shake all the flour into the trash can.

In short, stainless steel needs more attention to maintenance, so it will look even better after polishing