I use the Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish with a microfiber cloth that is made for stainless, spray on a little bit and then wipe in the direction of the grain and it works perfectly.

Use these cloths here.

http://www.amazon.com/Way-Clean-33032-Microfiber-Stainless/dp/B0037NYL5M/ref=pd_sbs_hg_3

Here is a link that might be useful: Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish

i use the Pledge multi surface cleaner for my wolf. it works fine as far as i know, no discoloration or anything of that nature. the pledge comes in wipes, also a spray. the spray is much more economical.

Do a search for recent queries re: same topic. I posted about using alcohol-water mixture with essential lavender oil in a spray bottle (homemade concoction) and a microfiber cloth on SS.

I was initially against greasy polishes, having tried and hated a couple brands, but changed my tune after using Signature for a couple months. It goes on after a thorough cleaning with warm water and mild dish soap. The housekeeper at my weekend house swears by a brand of lemon oil she gets from Brazil. She applies with a cloth after cleaning the surface as above. It feels and smells like Pledge to me! Everyone has their thing depending on the finish and desired level of shine and effort it seems.

I have found what works on one brand of stainless doesn't work on another. I tried a lot of them for my new SZ and found sprayway stainless steel works best. It is the greasy kind though but it shines it up and takes off the fingerprints. I would love to find something non greasy but so far this is all that has worked on mine.

Vouching for cat_mom's recipe -- it works wonders and is very economical!

Champion Sprayon� Water-Based Stainless Steel Polish & Cleaner works great (it's part of their professional line but you can get it from consumer retailers too).

Here is a link that might be useful: Champion Sprayon� Water-Based Stainless Steel Polish

So apparently virtually everything must work, just depends on personal preference.
I have been very satisfied with the Weiman spray cleaner & polish and micro fiber cloth.
One small spray, rub it with the grain (very important)and it shines better than new and takes about 15 seconds.
Seems to last forever also, been using one can on Stove/Microwave/Fridge/Dishwasher for over 5 months now pretty regularly, at least once a week and can hardly notice there is any missing in can, so I am sure one can is going to last at least a year or more.

I don't think it's really that complicated is it? Maybe you have weird wax on your appliances...

I use hot water from the instant hot dispenser on a microfiber cloth. Windex if it's greasy. (My stainless is GE Monogram and a countertop.) (Okay, sometimes the counter requires Comet.)