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    I cleaned my stainless steel refrigerator with Cerma Bryte Brightener, thinking it was the polish, and it is streaky now. What can I do?
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    Use Weiman stainless steel wipes or spray. Follow up with a dry, microfiber cloth.
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    What's the best cloth to use when cleaning stainless steel appliances?
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    Use a microfiber cloth, something very soft. In a pinch, use an old t-shirt or underwear.
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    I cleaned my stainless steel refrigerator with stainless steel cleaner. How do I get rid of the smears?
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    I use apple cider vinegar and my fridge is totally spotless. Spray a clean cloth with the vinegar, wipe the fridge, then use another clean cloth to wipe it again. The results are amazing.
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    How can I clean paint smudges from the textured side of a stainless steel refrigerator
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    Try rubbing alcohol. Soak sponge or cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, and wipe the stains away. If the stains are still in the texture, dip an old toothbrush into some rubbing alcohol, and gently scrub away.
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    Something streaked my stainless-steel refrigerator. Stainless-steel cleaners do not work. What do you recommend?
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    Try mineral oil (baby oil is mineral oil with perfume). In an inconspicuous place, use 0000 steel wool. That is Quad Zero steel wool. Anything less will damage the finish. Use 0000 steel wool with mineral oil and elbow grease. Gently go with the grain of the finish. Never wipe, brush, scrub etc. against the grain of the finish.
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    How can I clean marks left by a nylon scrubber?
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    If you scratched the fridge with the scrubber there may be nothing you can do. If it's just a surface mark, try using cleaning products made specifically for stainless steel refrigerators -- there are several types of sprays and cleaning wipes. In the future, only use soft cloths with stainless steel cleaner or other cleaning products safe to use on stainless steel.
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    How can I fix scratches from a brillo pad on my fridge?
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    Try carauba wax. Since the wax is flammable, use carefully and get rid of the excess rather than letting it build up.
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    How do I clean the display screen on my refrigerator door?
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    I used baking soda with water on a micro-fiber cloth, and then wiped with paper towels. You don't need a lot of the soda.
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    How do I remove adhesive stickers on my stainless refrigerator?
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    Soak the stickers with WD-40 and wait a minute before trying to peel it off. Something like Goof Off should work as well.
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    How do I clean lemon juice stains off a stainless fridge door?
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    Try baby oil or vegetable oil, then rinse after you get it off. Oil usually works to get stickers off any area and it is okay to use on a stainless steel refrigerator.
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