8 Things You Should Definitely Clean with Bar Keepers Friend

June 7, 2023

Here are 8 things you should definitely clean with Bar Keepers Friend. You probably have used BKF on some of the 8, you might be surprised by others, and you may not be familiar with some of the BKF products mentioned. The bottom line is that for more than 140 years, Bar Keepers Friend has made complicated cleaning easier.

8 Things You Should Definitely Clean with Bar Keepers Friend

1. Stainless Steel Appliances

Bar Keepers Friend is excellent for removing stains, fingerprints, and grime from stainless steel surfaces like refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens. And did you know BKF makes a specialty stainless steel cleaner and polish? Bar Keepers Friend Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish comes in a convenient trigger-spray bottle. It’s specially formulated to clean stainless steel appliances without damaging the surface layer, and it cleanses and polishes all at the same time!

2. Cookware

Bar Keepers Friend works wonders on pots, pans, and baking sheets. It can help remove burnt-on food, stains, and discoloration, restoring the shine and cleanliness of your cookware. However, Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser & Polish cleans much more than just cookware. The cleanser contains fifty percent more grease-cutting detergents than any of BKFs other cleansers (Including the original powder). So, if it can remove baked-on greasy stains from cookware, what else can it remove  stains from? A lot. BKF Cookware Cleanser Cleans More Than Cookware

3. Sinks

Whether your sink is stainless steel, porcelain, or ceramic, Bar Keepers Friend can effectively remove stains, rust, and mineral deposits, leaving your sink sparkling clean. You can use the original BKF Powder on your porcelain kitchen sink or MORE Spray + Foam.

“Yesterday afternoon, I received the full-size bottle of MORE Spray + Foam cleaner that I got to choose. I have to admit I was skeptical because I’ve tried so many other products. I tried it on a rust stain on my old kitchen sink, and to my surprise, it REMOVED it! Next, I will be trying it on my shower doors next and can hardly wait. You don’t mind cleaning so much when the product actually works! Thank you, Bar Keepers Friend. You are a keeper!!!” —  Mary D

For your stainless steel sink, use the original or stainless steel cleaner, just like your stainless steel appliances.

4. Bathtubs and Showers

Bar Keepers Friend is handy for tackling tough stains, soap scum, and hard water deposits on bathtubs and shower tiles. In addition, it can help restore the shine and cleanliness of your bathroom fixtures. The Original powder works great, but I like the MORE Spray + Foam, especially since, on the spray setting, it will stick to vertical sections.

“If you have glass shower doors riddled with soap scum, worry no more. Sprinkle some Bar Keepers Friend on a wet sponge and wipe over your doors. For stubborn scum, let this solution sit on the surface for a minute and then wipe clean.” — Taste of Home.

“I have tried various products to clean the grime and water build-up from the shower. I was ready to call it quits but decided to give BFK a try. The results were nothing less than astonishing! Barely any elbow grease, and in less than half an hour, and my shower door and floor are like new again!” — Alyssa

5. Rusty Metal

You can use Bar Keepers Friend on many metals. Our fans have used BKF products to clean rusty silverware, garden and workshop tools, and outdoor metal furniture. We’ve even seen it used on fishing lures! How to Clean Rusty Fishing Lures

For rust removal, depending on the material and severity of the rust, you can use Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser, Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser, or Bar Keepers Friend Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.

6. Antique Brass

If you have brass items like pots, pans, or decorative pieces, Bar Keepers Friend can help remove tarnish and restore their shine. How to Clean Brass with Bar Keepers Friend

“If your trombone or drum cymbals need a shine, Bar Keepers Friend will come to the rescue. Dampen the instrument with a wet cloth, then sprinkle on powdered Bar Keepers Friend. Allow the product to sit for a few minutes, then wipe along the brass grain with a microfiber cloth. Wipe again with a clean damp cloth to remove the cleaner and make it shine.” — Taste of Home

7. Toilets

Did you know Bar Keepers Friend carries a Toilet Bowl Cleaner? It’s true, and I can tell you from experience it works great. However, the original powder cleanser is hard to beat if you have an old, deeply stained toilet bowl.

“After spending hundreds of dollars on cleansers that claimed they’d get rid of hard water stains in the toilet and trying Coca-Cola, baking soda, and cleaning vinegar, none of which worked! I bought a can of Bar Keepers Friend – it worked! I had to use it twice, but it finally got rid of the hard water rings! I’m a fan for life! Thank you!” — Loreen M. 

8. Sporting Equipment

You can clean aluminum bats, golf clubs, metallic home gym equipment, and ice skate blades with BKF products. Our products can remove rust and bring old equipment back to life!

“Because of a recent thread, I became curious about which common household product could do the best job removing rust from blades. I tried three nonabrasive products – Lime-A-Way, Bar Keepers Friend, and Naval Jelly. There was one clear winner – Bar Keeper’s Friend.

Bar Keeper’s Friend was applied using a damp Q-Tip to which the powder was applied. I did about a minute of vigorous rubbing on a couple of rust spots. Even the spot that remained after using Lime-A-Way was subsequently improved by using Bar Keeper’s Friend. It took care of fresh spots quickly, too, and left the best finish.” — Skating Forums

Here’s a fan cleaning an old golf club with More Spray + Foam. “Bar Keepers Friend for cleaning golf clubs is also super easy and quick! If you’d like to see the quick one-minute YouTube video.”

Pro Tip: Always read and follow the Bar Keepers Friend packaging instructions, and test it on a small, inconspicuous area before applying it to the entire surface.

There you have it, 8 things you should definitely clean with Bar Keepers Friend. Of the 8 what BKF products have you used? We’d love to hear from you! What’s your favorite BKF product, and why? Contact Us.  

About the Author

Randy Clark is a speaker, coach, and author. He publishes a weekly blog at Randy Clark Leadership.com. Randy is passionate about social media, leadership development, and flower gardening. He’s a beer geek and on weekends (after COVID-19) he can be found fronting the Rock & Roll band Under the Radar. He’s the proud father of two educators; he has four amazing grandchildren and a wife who dedicates her time to helping others. Randy is the author of the Amazon bestseller The New Manager’s Workbook a crash course in effective management.