Give Your Stainless Steel Appliances The Shiniest Finish With An Unexpected Ingredient

Stainless steel is a staple in every kitchen, but not everyone knows how to clean it properly. Spraying it down with all-purpose spray usually leaves streaks, but that's better than leaving water marks and fingerprints all over the shiny surface. It can feel like a battle keeping up with cleaning and buffing the appliances, but what if there was an easier way? Rather than fighting back streaks or buying specialty products to nix any cloudiness, you can just use orange rinds to achieve the same results. 

This is a great option for not only people trying to be greener and remove chemical sprays from their cleaning routines, but it's also a great way to use your peels before tossing them into the compost bin. Plus, it'll cut back on your monthly shopping bill, since you won't have to buy special sprays or wipes. Just save your peels in a bowl, and when you have enough, use them to polish your faucets and dishwashers. Here's how. 

It might sound weird, but this cleaning hack truly works. Once you peel your orange, grab the rinds and use them to buff your stainless steel once a week. This will not only remove grease splatters, but also water marks and fingerprints. All you have to do is press the rind part of the peel against the steel and wipe it with the grain. You don't need to press too hard, and you can lay the peel flat to cover more surface area. Simply swipe it in circular motions for a few seconds, and you'll notice that the streaks and marks begin to disappear. 

This works because of the natural oils inside the rinds. In fact, you'll find orange oil in many cleaners for just this reason. Not only is it antiseptic, which is great for killing germs in a place like a kitchen, but it's also a degreaser and polisher. It will work just as effectively as any commercial spray to clean your kitchen appliances and make them shine like chrome!