How to clean stainless steel and granite?

Question

My countertops always look so bad and streaky. What should I use on them to make them look shiny? Same goes for my stainless steel appliances.

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

I clean my granite with a Black Diamond Granite Cleaner.  It absolutely is streak free.  I tried the Simple Green line and it was awful.  Do not clean your granite with anything that isn't specifically for granites and stones.  You will dull the granite.  I use a Stainless polish on my appliances including my stainless sink several times a week.  It protects against fingerprints and keeps the stainless sparkling.  All these products are available at your supermarket or hardware stores. Again only use the products that are recommended and nothing else.

Answer 2

Stainless steel kitchen appliances look best when they're clean and shiny. To clean tough stains and cooking grease, and give them a dazzling shine, try the same detergent you would use when washing the dishes. One formulated to cut grease works especially well.This also works well for general kitchen cleaning.Waterless hand soap also works great as a polish, simply rub on, and polish - no rinsing.

Don't use an ordinary kitchen cleaning product to clean granite. The newest technology uses peroxide and detergents to penetrate soiled areas. Simply spray a product such as Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate on the soiled area, allow it to penetrate for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Baking soda can be sprinkled on for a more abrasive cleaning action. Repeat if necessary. Granite can also be cleaned using warm, sudsy water (a mild detergent such as a grease cutting dish detergent or laundry detergent is fine) or a solution of borax and water. Thoroughly rinse and buff dry. To remove stains from granite, make a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and Bio-OX Citrus Concentrate and cover the stain with the paste. Cover the paste with a damp cloth, leave overnight, then wet down and scrub with a nonmetallic scrubbing pad. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Wipe up any spills as they happen so they don't soak in, and always dry coutertops after washing the dishes...