A large stainless steel fridge in a kitchen - Sergey02/Getty Images With their sleek designs and smooth finishes, stainless steel appliances look good in nearly any kitchen. However, these appliances ...

Despite its name, stainless steel can rust. The material is actually an iron alloy made of several metals, including chromium, that forms a chromium-oxide layer on its surface. That layer prevents ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - Why do they call it stainless when the minute you touch it, it gets covered in smudges and fingerprints? You clean and clean but guess what? The product used to get those "stains" off ...

Abrasive materials like steel wool and melamine scratch stainless steel appliances. Acidic solutions like vinegar dull stainless steel appliances over time. Cooking oil won't effectively clean ...

Q: I bought some steel-patio furniture on sale three years ago. It looks rusty in spots, and otherwise is in good shape. Can I just paint over the rust and use the furniture again this summer? A: ...

The raw stainless steel look of the Cybertruck may be iconic, but its durability is already in question. A couple of Cybertruck owners have posted about potential rust-related issues when it comes to ...