Do you own black appliances? A stainless steel fridge, stovetop, range hood, blender, toaster, dishwasher…? If so, you know that cleaning them can be quite a chore. It can be hard to know when they’re dirty – not to mention that scratches aren’t as visible on black appliances either.
Luckily, you can pretty much use the same strategy as cleaning stainless steel appliances. Just make sure that you are a little more thorough. It’s hard to see what’s caked on your black appliances because of the color.
Here are six steps to make your black appliances look like new.
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To make cleaning black appliances easier, wipe off all the loose grease and dirt before starting the deep clean.
The dish soap and baking soda mixture will tackle difficult grease stains on your black appliances. Make the paste in a medium-sized bowl. The paste should be too thick to put in a spray bottle.
Once you have the desired consistency of your paste, use a scrubby sponge to break down the grease and grime.
You might have a stain that just won’t come off, no matter what. In that case, don’t use lots of harsh scrubbing. Just spread the paste on the stain and let it break down the grime for you.
If you wipe the black appliance too early, the stain might still be stuck on there. So, be sure to wait at least 10 minutes or even longer.
If the stain still doesn’t come off, just make more paste and repeat the process.
Now comes the fun part. You’ve cleaned all the caked grease and baked-on food, but your black appliances still lack the luster and shine when you bought them.
To keep black appliances shiny, spray them with a light coat of vinegar and water. Just pour equal parts water and vinegar into a spray bottle and you’re set.
If your black appliance has a grain, be sure to dry the appliance with the grain for the best results.
Smudges are quite visible on black appliances, so it’s important to have a few strategies in your back pocket to keep black appliances shiny.
Black appliances are not harder to keep clean than stainless steel or white appliances. But, it can be harder to see the grease and grime on a black appliance. Set a reminder every week or two to clean your stove top, blender, dishwasher, or whatever other black appliances you own.
Otherwise, it’s easy to forget to clean them.
Easy Off is a great cleaner for your black stovetop. Find one right here on Amazon. If you want to make a DIY cleaner, baking soda and vinegar is a great mixture to tackle tough stains.
For more information on how to clean a black stove top, check out this article.
Windex is great to tackle surface-level stains on black appliances. Vinegar and water also work well to keep black appliances shiny.
Check out our recommended kitchen degreaser sprays here.
To clean a black refrigerator, use a glass cleaner like Windex. Spray the fridge directly and wipe it dry with a soft microfiber cloth. To clean the interior drawers and shelves, soak them in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse the appliance and let it air dry.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to clean your black refrigerator.
How did your cleaning spree go? Hopefully you found all the information you need to keep your black appliances clean and shiny. If you’re looking to keep up the cleaning, check out the articles below.
How to Clean a Black Stove Top
How to Clean Grease off Your Microwave Over the Stove
How to Clean the Inside of a Stove
Spray the appliance with a kitchen degreaser or stove top cleaner.
Spray the appliance with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.
Spray the appliance with glass cleaner.
Black appliances are not harder to keep clean than stainless steel or white appliances. But, it can be harder to see the grease and grime on a black appliance. Set a reminder every week or two to clean your stove top, blender, dishwasher, or whatever other black appliances you own.
Easy Off is a great cleaner for your black stovetop. Find one right here on Amazon. If you want to make a DIY cleaner, baking soda and vinegar is a great mixture to tackle tough stains.
Windex is great to tackle surface-level stains on black appliances. Vinegar and water also work well to keep black appliances shiny.
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