micro, when we bought all new kitchen appliances, I too had been warned the black was not only hard to keep clean, BUT on several brands, the black would rub/chip off over time.
I got fingerprint resistant Stainless Steel. The fingerprints are not so bad, but there is a drawback, especially to NEW SS. Wiping it down leaves it streaked, and not so pretty.
There is a trick to keeping Stainless Steel appliances pretty. Take a paper towel, and put few drops of olive oil on it, spreading them around. Now scrunch the paper towel. You don't want it too oily, but spread evenly on the paper towel. Wipe the appliance, so there is a very very thin film of olive oil, and let it set. Later on, go wipe down the appliance with a clean paper towel, or cloth to buff it. Over time, this conditions the metal, so it's easier to maintain.
I got fingerprint resistant Stainless Steel. The fingerprints are not so bad, but there is a drawback, especially to NEW SS. Wiping it down leaves it streaked, and not so pretty.
There is a trick to keeping Stainless Steel appliances pretty. Take a paper towel, and put few drops of olive oil on it, spreading them around. Now scrunch the paper towel. You don't want it too oily, but spread evenly on the paper towel. Wipe the appliance, so there is a very very thin film of olive oil, and let it set. Later on, go wipe down the appliance with a clean paper towel, or cloth to buff it. Over time, this conditions the metal, so it's easier to maintain.