What Can You Do to Take Off Discoloration From Around the Burner on a Stainless Steel Stove?

Stainless steel is "stainless" because of a thin, protective layer of chromium oxide that forms on its surface when oxygen combines with chromium in the steel. When contaminates, such as dirt, grease and dust, gather on the surface and prevent oxygen from combining with the chromium, corrosion takes place and discoloration results. It is important to keep stainless steel clean to prevent discoloration; however, there are a variety of products on the market that will restore discolored stainless steel back to its original condition.

Things You'll Need

• Household spray cleaner
• Damp rag
• Commercial-grade stainless steel cleaner

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove dust, dirt and grease from your stainless steel surface using a chlorine-free, household spray cleaner and a hot, damp cloth.

   • 2

     Rinse the cloth and wipe again to remove traces of cleaner.

   • 3

     Spray the stainless steel cleaner on the discolored area. Allow it to sit for five minutes.

   • 4

     Rub the stain lightly with a hot, damp cloth in the direction of the polish lines on the stainless steel.

   • 5

     Rinse the cloth well and wipe again to remove the cleaner. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the discoloration has disappeared.