A lot of people ask how easy it is to clean stainless steel [worktops]. The simple answer is 'very easy' and GEC Anderson recommend the microfibre cloths that have been mentioned by a number of contributors, in combination with cold water. Simply wipe down the worktop after use to prevent build up of streaks or marks - especially, in hard water areas. And that's it! Some words of caution probably should be taken into account before making a final decision as to whether stainless steel suits your lifestyle. Stainless steel is prone to attracting finger prints and marks and so the key here is to regularly wipe down the surface so as not to let dirt and extraneous material to build up in the first place. Another thing to consider is that stainless steel will scratch and mark over time. This is perfectly normal! Scratches and marks will build up over time, creating a unique patina appearance. Simply ignore them. Your stainless steel worktop will outlast pretty much every other alternative worktop material and should provide you with several decades of useful service.

We have Lemon & Ginger tea early first thing but a leisurely coffee with breakfast. Recently bought a Dulce Gusto machine and use the pods. So easy and clean, love it. His fave is an Americano, mine is a long Cortado (I know, a contradiction)! The Melody III manual version allows you a bit of personalisation, and looks so cute, pic here, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/243194448603462895/

Just got a Delonghi for the kitchen so we can still have bean to cup coffee, tastes incredible! But nothing wrong with my old stove top. Only issue with the Delonghi is that I'm on 8 mugs of black coffee per day!

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