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How do you remove fingerprints from stainless-steel appliances?

Plain old glass cleaner often does the trick. If this doesn't work, apply a little dish soap and warm water with a sponge or soft cloth, then dry with a clean cloth to guard against streaking.

There are also many stainless-steel cleaners on the market. Most contain oils or waxes that dissolve fingerprints and leave a thin, oily film on the surface that disguises new prints. But because oil attracts dirt and dust, surfaces treated with these products can appear darker and dull over time, says Catherine Houska, consultant to the Specialty Steel Industry of North America, a trade group that represents companies that make and use ...

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