How to shine up an espresso machine?

#1: Post by **Schmidtteren** » March 26th, 2023, 4:49 pm

Hi,
I've searched the forum and seen a lot recommend a microfiber cloth with water. But what if you have a stubborn stain and also wants to add some shine and a layer agains fingerprints on my Rocket appartemento.

is there a oil/grease fabricate that you can recommend for that? Not polish or such.

#2: Post by **jaz419** » March 26th, 2023, 8:40 pm

These work great! They actually work great for a lot of stuff. Just make sure to really wring all the water out before using them

Jude's Miracle Cloth Microfiber Cleaning Cloth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZRZWPK

March 27th, 2023, 2:01 pm

I'm curious what's so special about these? From the description, they just look like (very expensive) microfiber cloths. They say they're chemical-free so there's no special cleaning agent in them. You can buy two dozen microfiber cloths for the same price as these two.

#4: Post by **ira** » March 27th, 2023, 2:54 pm

For cleaning, if soap and water don't work, try various solvents, alcohol, acetone and mineral spirits come to mind depending on what the stain is, though if the metal itself is stained and it's not just a dirty spot, it might take polishing. To protect it, most high quality automotive protectant/sealants should do fine, just not one's containing abrasives, so called all in one products.

#5: Post by **Nunas** » March 27th, 2023, 2:59 pm

Spray with 50/50 water/vinegar, wipe with a soft microfibre cloth. Rinse with a fresh, damp microfibre cloth. Put a small amount of olive oil on a fresh cloth and rub the stainless; if there's a grain (usually not on espresso machines), go with the grain. Buff with a fresh microfibre cloth. NB: not all microfibre cloths are created equal; you need one that isn't abrasive. I've also had good luck with a light spray of WD40 instead of olive oil.

#6: Post by **jaz419** » March 30th, 2023, 12:15 pm

I'm curious what's so special about these? From the description, they just look like (very expensive) microfiber cloths. They say they're chemical-free so there's no special cleaning agent in them. You can buy two dozen microfiber cloths for the same price as these two.

I really don't know to be honest. They are definitely not microfiber as I'm used to the term. They are very stiff and have a nearly paper like quality to them when dry.

I do know I can clean windows and stainless steel really well without the need for a cleaning solution, just water.

#7: Post by **buckersss** » March 30th, 2023, 12:26 pm

Id try vim, and then wipe clean after with water.

March 31st, 2023, 1:35 pm

Wrights Silver Cream!

#9: Post by **mrgnomer** » April 1st, 2023, 7:19 am

I use a common but clean micro fiber cloth and water. I haven't yet gone after micro scratches I can see under bright light but when I do I'll probably use high grit wet sand paper and a polishing wheel finish. Or a car headlight restorer.

#10: Post by **Giampiero** » April 1st, 2023, 7:42 am

My 2 cents advice, especially if you use some "creamy" products, do it only once the machine is not warm/hot.