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consistent shine. If you’d prefer to go the natural route, try this recipe from Reichert, the
author of The Joy of Green Cleaning: Mix 1 cup baking soda, ¼ cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons
borax, and enough plain club soda to make a paste. Apply the mixture with a soft cloth, rinse
with more club soda, and polish with a new clean cloth.
2. Go with the Grain
Wiping down your appliances in the direction of the material’s grain will help increase the shine
and will keep residue from building up on the surface. You can determine the direction of the
grain by looking closely at the stainless-steel surface. Be sure to look for the grain on knobs and
handles as well.
3. Clean Carefully
First, check the manufacturer's instructions for your appliance; some feature a print-proof
finish that should only be wiped with a damp cloth. If you’re good to go, apply the cleaner with
a microfiber cloth—again, following the direction of the grain. Spraying it directly on the surface
can leave streaks and drips, so apply the cleaner to the cloth and then wipe down the
appliance.
4. Double Up for Tough Messes
To tackle caked-on residue on stovetops, Sappock suggests applying a combination of gentle
detergent and warm water with a soft cloth, followed by a stainless-steel cleaner. Or try
Reichert's recommendation: a mixture of baking soda and olive oil, which acts like a soft scrub.
Always start with the gentlest cleaning method and work your way up to stronger cleansers.
5. Apply an Oil or Polish
To make that dishwasher or fridge really shine, apply a stainless-steel polish or mineral oil. Use
a soft cloth to apply it, and go with the grain. Beware of getting overzealous: Overusing polish
can cause streaks, according to Sweet. If that does occur, remove the streaks with rubbing
alcohol and start over with a lighter touch
6.0 Food safety: Preparation, storage, reheating and hygiene major
factors
Ever experienced that dreaded sensation that something just isn’t right in your stomach? You’re
not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that 4.1 million Aussies suffer from food poisoning each year.
It’s usually caused by eating food contaminated with bacterial nasties such as salmonella,