Comments on: Kitchen Tip: Black Appliances

By: carolyn

carolyn — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:39:31 +0000

Where did you find the paste and scrubbing cloth? What is the brand name? I have used the microfibre cloth and white vinegar and water but still have some spots that will not come off. They kinda look like water spots but nothing takes them off.

By: mrs Corn

mrs Corn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:25:50 +0000

We moved into a house which we are renting and not to sound mean, but the stove and sinks and fridge all were in horrid condition, smelling and looking. All apliances are black while the sink is white.
For black appliances, I found that the following process works best, mixing equal parts white vinegar and hot water and pouring onto the black crud. Let soak for 30 minutes, then sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a micro fiber cloth, I had to use a razor blade for the worst spots, but the prior process worked for the most of it.
This process worked well for the sinks and oven as well.
For the odors on the fridge and freezer, I used the same vinegar solution and scrubbed it well, then dissolved baking soda in ot water and re wiped all the areas.
I now simply wipe my stove top with a damp microfiner rag each day after cooking and to keep the sink from getting dingy I put a few drops of olive oil on a microfiber rag and wipe the sink till shiney each evening before bed. Hope this helps:)

By: Barb Giagnorio

Barb Giagnorio — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:24:45 +0000

Eco friendly array of microfiber cloths and so much more. They have a paste and scrubbing cloth that is excellent on black. You can contact me if you would like more information.

By: Mo

Mo — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:02:30 +0000

Hi Mandie, I was just about to use neutral car wax on my black appliances, I think I will wait until I buy black car wax.

To date I’ve been using neat vinegar and microfibre cloth.

By: Mo

Mo — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:58:45 +0000

When I had a ceramic hob I cleaned it using a wet paste of biological soap powder (laundry detergent). Leave overnight and cleaning is easy the next morning.

By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:36:11 +0000

Just had the repair man over as my brand new Samsung black refrigerator arrived scratched. He indicated that the only thing that will not scratch it is a soft, CLEAN cloth, such as a microfiber cloth with water. If you should get something sticky on it put either mayonaise or peanut butter on the spot and let it sit for up to 20 minutes or so and wipe off. Never use Windex as it will leave a residue over time. Never use paper towel as it scratches over time just as it will scratch eye glasses. Very sorry I purchased black as I wanted a textured black and could not find. I think it is a ploy by the appliance manufacturers so that the consumer needs to replace their refrigerator more often as the finish will not hold up.

By: Jennafer

Jennafer — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:35:13 +0000

I have a black stove top and the best way to get it streak free is to use a high quality microfiber cloth.

By: ann

ann — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:30:44 +0000

I have black applianes my dishwasher gets water marks, i take a soapy warn rag wash it rinse it dried it, then i take a soft cloth on one end i put a little baby oil wipe the dishwasher with the baby oil and then use the clean end of cloth to go over drieing, clean and what a shine.

By: Judy Pierce

Judy Pierce — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:32:05 +0000

I got a special cleaner for my stove when I bought it. When I ran out I used Bon-Ami cleaner as it is non scratching. I also use a green scrubber that is non scratching. It takes off all the brown gunk cooked around the burners. Works great. Then use vinegar and water equal parts and spray then wipe down with a microfiber cloth. Great shine.

By: Kandra

Kandra — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:16:30 +0000

Its really easy to leave black appliances streak free and clean! All you have to do is get some windex ( has to be name brand though, it really does work the best) and dry paper towls..treat it like its a mirror and it will be super clean, germ free, and streak free!