How To Clean Black Stainless Steel

Black stainless has a unique aesthetic and is a sign of luxury for most people. These are smudge and fingerprint resistant if compared to others. Despite all the good aspects, black stainless-steel items require regular maintenance. So how do you clean black stainless steel?

How To Clean Black Stainless Steel

The best method to clean the black stainless steel requires a bowl of warm water, table napkins or towels, and dish soap. We deem it best as it can be done with everyday household materials and has the least hassles.

Step #1: Gather Required Materials

• Bowl of warm water
• Table napkins or towels
• Dish soap

Step #2: Clean Black Stainless Steel

1. Soak up the absorbent cloth (napkin or microfiber towel) in the warm water and dish soap mixture.
2. Gently rub the black stainless-steel item with the cloth applying significantly less pressure but covering the entire area uniformly.
3. Wash it off with regular water (room temperature).
4. If you still see any residue, buff dry with another soft cloth or microfiber cloth.

Do not use any other specialized soaps, and they may not help you get your desired results. 

Also, use a soft cloth, do not use any coarse material, and leave your black stainless-steel item with scratches.

To make it easy for you, watch the video to know the best way to clean black stainless steel.

Tools To Avoid

The black stainless steel adds a sophisticated touch to your home and can be compromised through poor cleaning habits. 

To maintain its sophistication and elegance, you need to consider the following points:

• Steel wool and scouring pads can lead to severe damage to the topcoat. 
• Paper towels and newspapers have a rough surface and not suitable for cleaning black stainless steel. 
• Abrasive or coarse cloth.

Cleaning Products To Avoid

• Powered soaps or detergents, or cleansers
• Baking soda
• Coarse liquid soaps
• Ammonia
• Windowpane cleaners
• Acidic compounds like oven cleaners, lime or vinegar
• Highly flammable products
• Steel polish

You should strictly avoid using these products even though they are standard products for cleaning many appliances.

Maintenance Tips

• The black stainless steel is not at all dissimilar when you compare it with the traditional stainless steel. 
• It has the same composition properties of materials made of iron, chromium, nickel, and silicon at the core. 
• Only the black polymer protective layer sets it apart from the rest and results in a corrosion-resistant look.
• You are less likely to notice any fingerprints or other streaks from daily use. 
• However, it is good to check and clean it regularly to maintain its shine. Ideally, once every week.

Black Stainless-Steel Repair

If you happen to get minor scratches on black stainless steel, you can cover it with a black marker.

Gently buff it over the scratch using a microfiber cloth to blend the color with the coating before the ink dries up.

This fix is also known as the sharpie fix.

Never try repairing methods at home as they may significantly damage or void the product warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes Stainless Steel Black?

You can give the stainless steel a black shade with the help of rouging. 

Rouging results from an oxidation process due to many factors like exposure to oxidizers or a significant amount of heat.

Does Black Stainless-Steel Peel Off?

Yes, it can peel off. Although black stainless steel is smudge resistant, it is prone to scratches and peeling. It can be a significant issue, mainly when the coat is not applied correctly, which results in the peeling of the coat from its edges.  

Conclusion

Here in this article, we have discussed how you should clean your black stainless-steel appliance. 

Strictly follow the steps. Using any other product and tools for cleaning may cause severe damage to its shiny and classy appearance.