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When polishing a stainless steel refrigerator, why must you identify the natural metal "grain"?

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Just like hardwood, stainless steel has fine brushed grain lines. Wiping in circular patterns drags microscopic dust across the grain, causing surface scratches and catching light unevenly.

When polishing a stainless steel refrigerator, why must you identify the natural metal "grain"?

Wiping with the grain prevents fine scratches and dullness

Going across the grain magnetizes the stainless steel surface

The grain alignment prevents food splatters from clinging

Polishing with the grain keeps the metal cool to the touch

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