Unplug the stainless steel appliance from its electrical outlet prior to cleaning.
Dampen a soft cleaning cloth and wash the surface of the stainless steel appliance with 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap. Wipe down the scratched surface to remove any stains.
Insert a stainless steel cleaning pad into the Scotch-Brite cleaning pad handle. Rub the scratch in the direction of the stainless steel's grain to clean and buff the scratched surface.
Wipe the stainless steel surface with a dry cleaning cloth to remove any residual cleaning solution.
Dispose of the stainless steel cleaning pad in the trash when you're finished. The pads should not be reused.