The meals have been eaten, the guests have gone home, and a bunch of new toys are scattered throughout the house.

Time to get down to the business of holiday clean-up.

Candy-Cane-coated fingers and eggnog spills have reeked havoc on my stainless kitchen appliances. It’s tough to tell from this photo, but take my word for it – this is smudge city central.

I’ve spent my fair share of crisp dollar bills on fancy stainless cleaners in my day. That is, until I learned the simple trick of buffing with Olive Oil! Just dab onto a clean paper towel and rub away.

A few passes later and the proof is on the paper… serious yuck.

Occasionally you’ll have to use your fingernail to scratch at any very pesky particles, but overall this is a wonderful stainless cleaning solution.

Still have your doubts?

Non-toxic, readily available, easy on the hands, and immensely effective… Olive Oil, I think I love you.