Salt-air residue is one of the defining challenges of coastal home care. It's a fine mineral film that lands on every surface facing the Gulf — windows, exterior door hardware, stainless steel appliances, chrome fixtures.
The wrong cleaner will damage the very finish you're trying to protect. Skip ammonia-based glass cleaners on tinted windows, skip acidic cleaners on natural stone, and skip abrasive pads on stainless.
The right approach: warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, a plush microfiber cloth, and patience. For hardware, a soft toothbrush works into detail. For stainless, always finish with the grain.