How to Get Fingerprints Off a Stainless Refrigerator

Homemade Cleaning Solutions

• 1

  Prepare a cleaning solution by squirting a few drops of dishwashing detergent into a quart of warm water. Alternatively, add a few drops of ammonia or a quarter cup of vinegar to the water, but only pick one. Don't attempt to mix substances unless you are positive it's safe to do so.

• 2

  Don your household gloves. Dip a soft, clean cloth in the cleaning solution and wring it out.

• 3

  Wipe the refrigerator's exterior, concentrating on areas that have fingerprints. Move the cloth back and forth with the grain, the fine lines that generally run horizontally.

• 4

  Dip the soft cloth back into the cleaning solution, wring out and wash any remaining fingerprint residue.

• 5

  Rinse the cleaning cloth in clear water, wring out and wipe down the refrigerator's exterior again, removing all of the cleaning solution. Dry the refrigerator with a soft, dry cloth or paper towels to avoid water spots.

Commercial Products

• 6

  Apply a stainless steel cleaner according to the manufacturer's directions or spray a commercial glass cleaner on the surface of the fridge.

• 7

  Wipe the surface with a soft cloth, working in the direction of the grain.

• 8

  Rinse the surface and dry with a soft cloth or paper towels.

Buffing Agents

• 9

  Place a few drops of olive oil on a soft, clean cloth. Mineral oil and baby oil work as well.

• 10

  Rub the cloth over the exterior of the refrigerator, paying special attention to the fingerprints.

• 11

  Buff the exterior with a clean cloth until it shines. Remember to work with the grain rather than against it.