Ugly scratch marks on those stainless counter tops, get hold of some baking soda that you can mix with some water to make a rubbing paste that is mild enough not to aggravate the ugly marks yet works wonders with scratches. Such ugly stains is the bane of stainless counter tops, pots and pans that used to be sparkling but have been marred by scratches with daily use. Rub these stains away with a wet sponge and see them disappear as if by magic. Too deep a scratch, try commercial rubbing compound used by auto shops to polish your car to a mirror finish, use with turps or mineral spirits to dilute and make them easier to use. These rubbing compounds come in many grades, from very fine to quite coarse ones with medium grades being the best ones to use.
Avoid having to resort to such drastic measures by using plastic spatulas and utensils, along with non-abrasive scouring pads thta cleans away food scraps yet doesn’t scratch the surface of metals and other utensils. Smelly garbage can, throw in a lemon or two after you get the juice, the acid neutralizes the smell and gets rid of odors. You can also use bleach which can kill more stubborn smells mixed with water and soap. Cleaning your metal surfaces are essential to maintaining their beauty, not allowing too much water stains to buildup by immediately wiping them dry with a chamois works than having to scour the surfaces to get them sparkling clean again.