Works for Me Wednesday – Stainless Steel and Kids

by Mandi on May 27, 2008

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ames May 28, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Huh, very good to know! I’ve avoided stainless steel appliances for that very reason. Does it work for dog nose-prints too?

Tara May 28, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Well that is a great tip. I can’t stand the smudges on the stainless steel.. Thanks!!

marigold May 28, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Whodathunk? Great tip! Off to try it now!

The (Almost) Amazing Mammarino May 28, 2008 at 9:32 pm

Great tip! I needed this!

Worlds Greatest Mommy May 28, 2008 at 10:41 pm

Great tip! Love stainless steel, but hate the smudges.

jen May 30, 2008 at 9:22 pm

Awesome tip! We bought stainless steel before we had kids and now…well, let’s just say our kitchen often looks like the folks from CSI came through looking for prints. So, I can’t wait to try this tip!

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