Commercial products such as Barkeeper’s Friend, Cerama Bryte, Sprayaway, and Weiman are also non-abrasive cleaners that work well on stainless steel. [2] X Research source
When using soft cloths and soapy water, you aren’t likely to scratch the surface if you make a mistake, but it’s a good idea to always try to clean stainless steel along the grain.
Mild detergents are those such as Palmolive and Dawn that don’t have abrasive qualities.
If you are worried about the brush scratching the steel, you can try to apply the cleaner using a soft cloth, sponge, or non-scratch scouring pad such as a Scotch-Brite. [7] X Research source
When working with pots and pans, you can also try adding a half a cup of water and a sprinkle of baking soda to the vinegar before heating the mixture to a simmer on the stove for 20 minutes. [12] X Research source
