I Tried This “Miracle” Spray That Keeps Stainless Steel Smudge-Free for Months — And I’ll Never Go Back

As much as I enjoy cleaning — especially when it’s accompanied by a really captivating audiobook — I’m always in search of tools, products, and methods that help me do it more efficiently. After all, although the process of cleaning bestows its own benefits, the ultimate goal is to create a peaceful, tidy environment in the home. 

I love tools that save time by cutting out steps, like my Tineco wet-dry vacuum that combines vacuuming and mopping in one super-effective, ultra-efficient step. I’m a huge fan of products that just work — reliably and in multiple scenarios (Bar Keepers Friend being one of my favorites!). But the holy grail of time-saving cleaning techniques is one that stretches the time between cleanings. So when I came across the Lifeproof Ceramic Coating Spray Kit via creator Jill Koch (@jillcomesclean) on Instagram, I knew I had to try it.

Lifeproof Ceramic Coating Spray is a cleaning spray that creates a slick, ceramic barrier-like coating on the surface of whatever you spray it on — stainless steel, countertops, glass, sinks, tile, porcelain, painted cabinets, and more — protecting while giving a beautiful shine.

The spray, which comes with a really nice microfiber cloth, claims that it “prevents stains, smudges, fingerprints, water-spotting, soap-scum buildup, mineral buildup,” and more. It also promises that dirty surfaces can be cleaned with ease after being treated with the spray, and is effective for a whopping 6 to 12 months.

But was it too good to be true? I was sold on the prospect of fingerprint-free stainless steel alone. I think stainless steel appliances are really pretty, and I love ours, but I don’t love how smudged the front of our fridge gets mere hours after I clean it (no thanks to my busy family of seven). I’ve tried products that claimed to be fingerprint-resistant before, but I remained unimpressed. This coating that promised to repel fingerprints, though, seemed well worth a try. I ordered it immediately.

The instructions said to clean the stainless steel surfaces thoroughly first. Then, simply spritz on the ceramic coating spray and buff it in with the microfiber cloth. The product needs 2 hours to cure, so I sprayed some on the surface of my stainless steel refrigerator, wiped it with a cloth, and let the product do its thing.

I am so thrilled to report that the product works just as promised — I couldn’t believe how well it repelled fingerprints on our fridge! I’m excited to see if the fingerprint-repelling lasts as long as it says it will, but honestly, even if it repels prints for a week, I’ll be happy.

Lifeproof Ceramic Coating Spray definitely worked its magic, and I was shocked at how shiny and seamless it left my fridge. It practically looked brand new! I can’t wait to try it on other surfaces around the kitchen and all over the house. Plus, it’s so easy to use and takes minimal effort. As a time-saving product that keeps surfaces clean between cleaning sessions, it’s a treasure. So yes, it’s totally worth the hype!

Buy: Lifeproof Ceramic Coating Spray Kit

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: I Tried This “Miracle” Spray That Claims to Keep Stainless Steel Smudge-Free for Months — And I’ll Never Go Back