Most regular stainless steel refrigerators we've tested do not have a fingerprint-resistant finish. "So you'll see smudges, fingerprints, water spots, and streaks," says Joe Pacella, the engineer ...

Additionally, some types of stainless steel appliances have a special finish or coating that requires specific care instructions. “For example, brushed or satin finishes can be easily scratched ...

OPTISHEEN® is a fine satin finish with a smooth texture and an attractive lustre. It is made using a special cutting compound and fine abrasives, which enables a clean, smooth ‘wet’ cut surface. The ...

The black stainless finish on his Samsung oven door is also coming off in pieces. Two appliances totaling $3,600 are now both crumbling. And he's worried the dishwasher and microwave could be next.

That’s enough time to outlast most other items in a kitchen. There’s no finish to chip off, and normal cleaning won’t harm them. Stainless steel sinks are built to be used daily for a long time.