Get stainless steel looking like new with unexpected kitchen item

You can get your stainless steel looking like new (Image: Getty)

It's old news now that many of our kitchen items can also prove beneficial when it comes to cleaning, but there's one you may not have considered before.

While we all know the benefits of white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, and lemon, it's olive oil that has been going under the radar and it's cleaning benefits ignored.

The experts at Clear It Waste, a London-based rubbish removal company, have highlighted that olive oil is a perfect tool for polishing stainless steel.

They explained: "Although olive oil isn’t a good replacement for classic cleaning sprays and pastes, it is a perfect natural solution for jobs that require conditioning and polishing. One of the best uses of olive oil in the home is on stainless steel surfaces and appliances."

Olive oil can be used to polish stainless steel (Image: Getty)

They continued: "Using a dab of olive oil on a microfibre cloth and buffing it into the steel can remove fingerprints, brighten shine, and reduce the appearance of any scratches.

"Other materials in the home that may benefit from some olive oil TLC are leather, such as sofas and chairs that are looking a little worn, and wood, such as dried out chopping boards and wooden spoons."

A second kitchen staple you may not have considered using for cleaning before is cornstarch, which is great for removing grease stains from clothes and other fabrics.

There are numerous kitchen supplies that make for great cleaning tools (Image: Getty)

Praising cornstarch, they explained: "Its mildly abrasive properties similarly to bicarbonate of soda, but its absorbency also allows it soak up moisture and lift stains, making it extremely useful in the home.

"For grease stains on clothing and other fabrics, simply spread a scoop of cornstarch over the stain and let it sit for approximately 12 hours before washing the garment.

"Stains and smells in carpets and rugs can also be addressed with cornstarch: sprinkle some on the affected area, let it sit for 20-30 minutes and then vacuum it up."