How to Clean Stainless Steel With Lemon Juice & Baking Soda

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Written By
April Dowling
April Dowling
Published: Apr 17, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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Things You Will Need

  • Rag
  • White vinegar
  • 4 tbsp. baking soda
  • 1 qt. water
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • 2 soft cloths
  • Dry towel
  1. Dampen a rag with white vinegar, and then rub the cloth over the stainless steel. This will remove any spots from the stainless steel, and prepare it for cleaning.

  2. Make a paste by mixing 4 tbsp. of baking soda and 1 qt. of water together in a bowl with a spoon. Rub the paste onto the stainless steel with a soft cloth.

  3. Wipe the paste completely off of the stainless steel with a dry towel. Dampen another soft cloth with lemon juice, and then rub the cloth over the stainless steel to remove any lime scale. Rinse the stainless steel with water, and then wipe dry with the dry towel.

The Drip Cap

  • Many household appliances are made from stainless steel because of steel's durability and resistance to corrosion.
  • Dampen a rag with white vinegar, and then rub the cloth over the stainless steel.
  • Wipe the paste completely off of the stainless steel with a dry towel.

Photo Credits

Stainless Steel Sink image by Hedgehog from Fotolia.com

Stainless Steel Sink image by Hedgehog from Fotolia.com

April Dowling

April Dowling first started writing in high school and has written many news articles for newspaper and yearbook publications. She is currently pursuing a career as an online writer and affiliate marketer. Dowling writes for several…

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