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Title: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Adam P on March 31, 2010, 12:21:34 pm: cleaned an extractor fan the other day which looked a little streaky before cleaning but after i cleaned it (using just water, wet microfibre cloth and a dry glass cloth to buff it) it got much worse and i couldn't seem to get it looking any better.

anything i could try next time to make it look a bit more presentable? i tried astonish hoping perhaps the dirt hadn't been fully removed, and also an eco-friendly stainless cleaner (which i don't think is very good) but neither made the slightest bit of difference.
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Cleanawayps on March 31, 2010, 01:24:31 pm: light smearing of baby oil normally does the trick !
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: The Great One on March 31, 2010, 02:13:58 pm: Window cleaner shines up SS, dry with kitchen towel to saok up any dirt or grease.

Martin 8)
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Martin ccs on March 31, 2010, 02:19:11 pm: stainless steel polish - comes in a spray bottle - think its called dazzle.

we used this stuff for a whole milk factory, which has a hell of alot of stainless steel.

we were there over 3 months and this stuff is great - works like baby oil but much better and quicker
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Griffus on April 01, 2010, 01:01:23 am: A wet Magic Sponge / Eraser will do this in seconds.
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Adam P on April 01, 2010, 01:36:02 am: Quote from: martin_606 on March 31, 2010, 02:13:58 pm
Window cleaner shines up SS, dry with kitchen towel to saok up any dirt or grease.

Martin 8)

that's what i usually use but it wasn't making a difference this time. perhaps the steal was damaged but it appeared to get better slightly in some places after lots of wiping.

will give dazzle a go so thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: MJMR on April 22, 2010, 11:29:31 am: Use WD-40 shines brilliantly, protects and is easily to get hold of!
I have used WD for years everywhere, it does'nt leave a messy residue as baby oil does!
Matt
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: laurasmithTCSG on April 27, 2010, 11:21:00 am: Quote from: Cleanawayps on March 31, 2010, 01:24:31 pm
light smearing of baby oil normally does the trick !

Nothing quite like baby oil to leave stainless steel or aluminium surfaces smear-free. Just make sure you use a lint-free microfibre cloth to apply the oil.
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: stalwart on April 27, 2010, 08:15:24 pm: WD40 or parrifin ;)
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: ian c on May 18, 2010, 08:58:10 pm: Vitopan stainless steel cleaner is excellent have used it for years with brilliant results. You must degrease first then apply Vitopan to remove streaks & smears.
Regards
Ian
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: Timm on May 19, 2010, 01:34:29 pm: Dazzle is great for stainless steel.Brings it up a treat.
it is a clover product.
Title: Re: cleaning stainless steal extractor fan so it isn't smeary
Post by: suffolkclean on May 19, 2010, 06:00:07 pm: Dosn't the WD40 stink a bit :o