Steps for Polishing Stainless Steel

Olive Oil Method

• 1

  Wash the item or fixture prior to polishing. Use a liquid soap to remove any dirt or grime from the item.

• 2

  Rinse the item or fixture to remove all the soap. Allow the item to dry completely.

• 3

  Apply the olive oil to one side of the white cloth. The cloth does not need to be soaked in the oil; however, there should be enough oil to cover the item or fixture completely.

• 4

  Apply the olive oil to the stainless steel item, being careful to get into any scratches or grooves in the stainless steel. The olive oil method may take a few minutes longer to shine the stainless steel than standard stainless steel polish, but your item or fixture will not have any harsh residues from the cleaner.

• 5

  Wipe the olive oil from the item or fixture with a clean cloth. Leaving excess olive oil may cause the item or fixture to remain dull. Once you finish wiping with the clean cloth, the item or fixture should reveal a new shine.

Vinegar Method

• 6

  Pour undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle.

• 7

  Spray the stainless steel item with vinegar using the spray bottle.

• 8

  Rub the item with a clean white cloth until the item shines.

• 9

  Wipe away any excess vinegar using another clean cloth. Allow the item to dry completely.