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Kitchen Tip Tuesdays: Bar Keeper's Friend Cookware Cleaner

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Last week I cleaned up my cookware. Of course I had been washing my pots and pans all along, but there were a few spots from browning meat, cooking oil, and some rainbow coloring on a couple pans (I think that is from high heat -- although the highest setting I use is medium-high.)

Joshua, who is my go-to source for research (he loves to read!) ordered for me the most-recommended cookware polish: Bar Keeper's Friend Cookware Cleaner. (Scroll down on that page to find it -- it's specifically called Cookware Cleaner. I don't believe Amazon.com carries that particular one!)

I followed the directions and used a small sprinkling of the powder, rubbed very gently, and stood amazed at the results! My cookware, after 8 months of heavy use looks brand new, sparkling and shiny again! (I use non-metal utensils so it's not even showing signs of scratches; bamboo is my favorite though I also have plastic and silicone utensils.)

We ordered the four-cans-for-$15 on the website, and I'm guessing that'll be nearly a lifetime supply considering the small amount I used. Well, maybe not a whole lifetime, but it's going to last a long time! :)

Bar Keeper's Friend claims to be environmentally safe and contain no hazardous chemicals. (I say "claims" since I have not personally seen an ingredient list for it!) It was at one time labeled Kosher but no longer has the certification for cost reasons, though the manufacturing process has stayed the same.

Do you have any more tips for cleaning cookware? I'd love to hear them in a comment below! :)

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Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 05:24.

Bar Keepers Friend

Isn't this the same stuff Wally Mart sells? If so, then it's wonderfull. It works well on metal sinks, and in the oven. And my best hint, use it on your bbq grill.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 05:51.

Your Grandma loves Bar

Your Grandma loves Bar Keeper's. She always ask for it when we ask for a list of things she would like. Cathy and I have done it a few times.

Teresa

Submitted by Jenny Leigh on Tue, 2009-04-07 08:23.

Bar Keeper's Friend

I have been using this product since I purchased my stainless steel cookware a few years ago. It is wonderful! I also use it on my stainless steel sink, glass cook top, bathroom fixtures (sink, tub, shower). It works anywhere you need non-abrasive scouring. I once left my flat-iron plugged in on the cultured marble counter in the bathroom, which left a scorch mark. Bar Keeper's Friend took it right off! Wonderful!

I find mine at Meijer and Wal-Mart.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 08:34.

bar keeper

Hi Tammy,

Just an FYI... I've bought it at Walmart. So if you ever run out, you might want to look there.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 09:15.

any tips for cleaning the

any tips for cleaning the rubber flaps of the garbage disposal? mine always look gunky

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 09:25.

Bar Keeper's Friend

Tammy,
This cleanser is so good. It really does work when you have a particularly tough stain. My mom introduced me to it a few years ago.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 09:35.

BKF

I love Barkeeper's Friend. It works great for cleaning glass cook tops, but they have one specifically for that purpose.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 09:41.

vinegar

vinegar works wonders on stainless steal pots and pans too!

Submitted by Tammy on Tue, 2009-04-07 11:30.
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Differences...??

Does anyone know if there is or what the difference is between the regular Bar Keeper's Friend and the Cookware version? :)

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 11:52.

Bar Keepers Friend

I have used Bar Keeper's Friend ever since I've had my own household. My mother in law got me a container of it and I have had some under my kitchen sink ever since!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 12:34.

I use the regular barkeepers

I use the regular barkeepers friend on my stainless steel, and haven't had a problem

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 16:35.

Please remove tip 64

Please remove tip 64. I submitted last week's tip on poaching quinces by mistake. The correct one is "Autumn Easter Decorating".

Kate

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 18:23.

Hiya

Hello. I just wanted to say I really enjoy your blog. It is wonderfully helpful, as well as bright and happy to look at. Anyway, have a good day!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 21:19.

clean water spots from your sink & faucet

This idea isn't for cleaning cookware, but it's for cleaning water spots off the sink. It's simple and I have had terrific results with it: Once you've grated your lemon peel and squeezed your wedges of lemon, don't throw the pathetic little lemon carcass away. Rub the pulpy part on any water spots in your sink or on your faucet. You may need to rub for a few seconds, but it seems to get those mineral deposits right off. I've been using them in my bathroom sinks, too.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 22:10.

Thanks!

I'll have to keep that in mind when we get the cookware set I want to get!

Lady Pilgrim
http://ladypilgrim.blogspot.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-04-07 23:48.

Good Stuff!

I love this stuff! I posted about this gem a few weeks ago for my Tuesday Tip. Great minds think alike!

In answer to your question, there is no difference between the two that I have found. I have used both.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2009-04-08 14:48.

I remember this!

I used to use this all the time, but I had forgotten about it! Thanks for the reminder!

Submitted by tesslouise on Tue, 2009-04-14 11:39.

My grandma recommended that

My grandma recommended that stuff for cleaning stainless steel cookware (she may have used the original version, though, and not the cookware version). However, I bought some to try to salvage a scorched drip pan, and not only did it not work (we wound up buying a new drip pan), I discovered that prolonged exposure will make my hands peel. Obviously, if you're tackling a monstrous mess, be smarter than me and wear dishwashing gloves!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2009-04-25 13:25.

Baking soda gets the same results

You can use baking soda to clean your cookware as well.

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