Help with black appliances
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A member wants to know.....
I just moved into a new house that has brand new Black kitchen appliances, they are a pain to clean everything I use to clean them leaves streak marks. I tried Streak free Windex and also fantastic. Don't know if it's the cloth I use or the cleaning agents. My arms are killing me from rubbing these appliances. Help!
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by CASSANDRA225
June 27, 2007
Try to use reusable cloths - less waste!!!
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by KARIANN1
June 27, 2007
One thing I noticed in cleaning my black stove and my stainless dishwaser and refrigerator......if you use fabric softener when you wash your towels/cleaning cloths...it leaves streaks on appliances and windows. I have stopped using fabric softener for my towels altogether and they do seem more absorbant now. I have also begun to stop letting all the finger marks etc. drive me crazy because with 5 kids in the house...it's never ending.
by TRUDY FROM ILLINOIS
June 27, 2007
I'll give all these tips to the maid. Thanks.
by JELLYBEENIEREENIE
June 27, 2007
I have all black appliances and I use Windex-Multisurface with Vinger and paper towels. No streaks!!
by DBEAGLEY
June 27, 2007
I just bought a smooth-surface black fridge.
According to the product manual, for both smooth and textured surfaces, you should: Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) warm, soapy water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry
immediately to avoid water spots.
You should NOT use: Abrasive or harsh cleaners, Ammonia, Chlorine bleach, Concentrated detergents or solvents, Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads.
I was also told NOT to use paper towels on the surface as they will scratch it. Don't put magnets on the front either - they'll scratch the surface, too. I have all black appliances, so I feel your pain!
Debbi
According to the product manual, for both smooth and textured surfaces, you should: Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) warm, soapy water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry
immediately to avoid water spots.
You should NOT use: Abrasive or harsh cleaners, Ammonia, Chlorine bleach, Concentrated detergents or solvents, Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads.
I was also told NOT to use paper towels on the surface as they will scratch it. Don't put magnets on the front either - they'll scratch the surface, too. I have all black appliances, so I feel your pain!
Debbi
by PALOLAKE
June 27, 2007
I wish I could do it over. I would not buy a black stove!!! The only thing that I have found that doesn't streak is to clean it with anything and then wipe with a micro fiber cloth.
by LESA61
June 27, 2007
I too have black appliances and was losing my mind trying to keep them clean. I ordered these special cleaning cloths and have been very satisfied. NO streaking and no lint! They are called SuperCloths and I ordered them from QVC. A little pricey, but worth it to me.
by 0454
June 27, 2007
Thanks a bunch already have the cleaning clothes from QVC Now I have to try them on the appliances. Don't know why I never used them for them before.
by -SWEETIE-
June 27, 2007
i would suggest soap and water, then dry with a soft cloth. we have well water and it is hard and i notice streaking (i have a black stove)only when i don't dry after washing it.
by TEARDROPFACE
June 27, 2007
I just brought a stainless steel BBQ grill(that's all they sell nowadays) and every finger print shows. I brought a stray from Home Depot - Simple Green for polishing stainless steel items like the BBQ grills and also makes them water and finger resistent. However, it cleaned the finger prints off but it doesn't resist fingerprints. Is there a permanent solution to finger prints for stainless steel BBQ grills? Help!!!
by VONSTER
June 27, 2007
How about cleaning black sinks. I love black but just can't keep the sink clean. even tried waxing and still have marks. HELP
by PSZEIGLER
June 27, 2007
micro fiber cloths are the best for cleaning my black appliances, fridge, range, oven (especially the black glass front of the oven, mirrors, everything. just don't launder the clothes with anything else. you can buy them at the dollar store 2/$1. they are also great for your car/truck windows. my son uses them on his motorcycle helmet face shield.
by OH_WHAT_A_WABBIT
June 27, 2007
The trick with microfiber towels is to wash and dry them WITHOUT any fabric softner!! If you use the fabric softner, it takes away the absorbing power of the towel, and can leave streaks!! I wash them, then hang them to dry!!
by LEEZMAHTZ
June 27, 2007
I agree...I use the Windex cloths all the time. You can rinse them out and use again (depending on how dirty they are) and they're not very expensive.
by TEACUP7
June 27, 2007
Yep...microfiber cloths. Windex makes disposable microfiber cleaning cloths. I have found them to be very handy and effective.
by MATTJENN85
June 27, 2007
On my glass top range (which is black) I use the sanitizing wipes then dry it with a paper towel. The grease comes off and it's clean and sanitized. Some paper towels leave more "lint" than others. It depends on the brand that you use.
by LADYXAN
June 27, 2007
Just use newspaper instead of cloth or paper towels. It doesn't have lint at all.. The vinegar spray with newspapers is also what Heloise suggests and what my mother always uses for streak free windows too.
by CREOLE2
June 27, 2007
The suggestions above are great.It's the type of cloth you are using.I have black appliances.I sometimes just
rub lightly with a clean dry cloth after cleaning with windex and a micro fiber cloth.No streaks.
For my refrigerator which is textured..I just use orange glo..spray it on,wipe it down,with a microfiber cloth(no lint).It comes out shiny and new looking.It also protects that textured surface from scratching.
rub lightly with a clean dry cloth after cleaning with windex and a micro fiber cloth.No streaks.
For my refrigerator which is textured..I just use orange glo..spray it on,wipe it down,with a microfiber cloth(no lint).It comes out shiny and new looking.It also protects that textured surface from scratching.
by REPLATT
June 27, 2007
We have black ones too. What I have found work best without any streaks is regular old soap and water. Everything else streaks.
by SNGLSUNSHINE
June 27, 2007
Yep - I agree. I just use good old Dawn (great for grease cutting) and warm water, paper towel! :)
by FLWVOH
June 27, 2007
White Vinegar!!! I use that on my black appliances, inside of my windows, and mirrors. No streaks!! Also, use a microfiber cloth, paper towels can cause streaks too.
by BRINN
June 27, 2007
you can buy a wipe that is made specifically for cleaning kitchen appliances. They are in an envelope type package in the dish soap aisle of walmart. they do not streak.
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