I did not try the alcohol and water or vinegar and water, although I am very tempted but scared to do it. I have been advised by a Best buy appliance's sales person and some of my friends to use Pledge( the regular yellow bottle). It does a better job than the new Pledge for stainless. I just spray a little amount on a microfiber towel and go with the grain. It does the job until I get another finger print on my microwave or range, or a water mark on my dishwasher. My Range oven handle is brushed stainless, very easy to clean and doesn't show prints on it. I wish there was a way to give that brushed finish to the rest of my appliances. Or even a way to make them not smear when you wipe them with a damp cloth. Any suggestions?

I"m looking at a Delta brushed SS faucet that I really like for the hall bath but do not like the look of that for towel/tp holders. Anyone mix the brushed with another finish accessory? Are you happy and do you have pics?

I'm an Interior Designer & General Contractor and most of my clients use stainless steel sinks and appliances. Generally, the faucets match the doorknobs, window fittings and that sort of thing. You might think of stainless steel as a neutral backdrop, and then use chrome or oil rubbed bronze or polished nickel or brushed nickel or whatever harmonizes with the house and makes you happy. Lots of 1920's homes have stainless sinks and chrome faucets, for example.

Brutuses, thanks for chiming in. I think you did a great job with all your knobs/pulls. Do you have a shot of the knob? I am having trouble deciding what kind of knob to do. I plan on mainly knobs. Thanks.