Removing Bluish Stains on Stainless Steel

Club Soda or Olive Oil

• 1

  Create a mixture with 1/4 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and 3 cups of warm water. Stir the water to incorporate the dish soap.

• 2

  Dampen a soft cloth with the soapy water, and wipe down the stainless steel surface to remove any dirt, grease or grime.

• 3

  Dry the stainless steel with a soft cloth.

• 4

  Dampen a separate soft cloth with club soda or olive oil, and work it into the bluish stain using overlapping circles.

• 5

  Continue to work the club soda or olive oil into the stainless steel until the bluish residue is completely removed. Apply pressure if necessary to remove any difficult stains.

• 6

  Wipe down the stainless steel with a damp cloth to remove any residue, and buff it dry with a separate soft cloth to restore the metal’s shine.

White Vinegar and Baking Soda

• 7

  Create a mixture with 1/4 tablespoon of liquid dish soap and 3 cups of warm water. Stir the water to incorporate the dish soap.

• 8

  Dampen a soft cloth with the soapy water, and wipe down the stainless steel surface to remove any dirt, grease or grime.

• 9

  Dry the stainless steel with a soft cloth. Create a mixture with 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Stir the ingredients, and add more baking soda until a paste is formed.

• 10

  Rub the paste on the bluish stains. Allow the paste to remain for at least 10 minutes before wiping it away with a damp soft cloth.

• 11

  Wipe down the stainless steel again with a damp cloth to remove any residue, and buff it dry with a separate soft cloth to restore the metal’s shine.