Comments on: Using Bar Keepers Friend

By: coastalgal

coastalgal — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:29:56 +0000

I also spotted it at Target as well. I think it was $1.75 for the tall can.

By: Diaper Cakes Becca

Diaper Cakes Becca — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:37:41 +0000

This is also a great product for cleaning tile floors when you move/replace appliances (if you move them and clean them regularly you probably don’t need it…..but if you are like the rest of us and only move these beasts when something is wrong, this can get up all the fabulous stains that lurk underneath!)

We have it out here in Arizona in the Walmarts and Lowes…..right there beside the Ajax/Comet. Not expensive at all!!

By: coastalgal

coastalgal — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:51:11 +0000

You should be able to find Bar Keepers Friend at Walmart, at least I can get it here in California and it is much cheaper than the specialty stores that sell it. Love the stuff.

By: Judith

Judith — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:58:05 +0000

Bar Keepers Friend is one of my essential cleaning products (along with Dawn dish soap, white vinegar, baking soda, salt, bleach, and Windex).
If something like vinegar doesn’t work on a surface or spot, try BKF. It’s especially great on getting pots and pans really clean, and for getting that koolaid stain off the counter, or for getting grunge off of glass (like oven doors and fireplace doors).
You do have to rinse with water (or a wet rag), of course, but it’s a great cleaner.
Look for it with the other cans of cleanser (e.g., Comet) in the cleaners aisle in your supermarket or at Walmart. (The can is gold colored) It’s “cheap and cheerful,” as the Brits say.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:19:36 +0000

My mother always used this growing up to clean the cast iron tub and sinks because it won’t pit them. It also takes rust stains out of fabrics.

And our local Walmart carries it. As do most of the hardware stores (Ace Hardware and Home Depot) and several of the local grocery stores. I wasn’t aware that it was a rare product.

By: Taylor at Household Management 101

Taylor at Household Management 101 — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:12:43 +0000

I have heard of this product for years. What stores sell it?

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:51:20 +0000

I have a ceramic top stove and many gunky burn spots that seem impossible to remove. Even tried the magic eraser. I am so gonna get some of this stuff to remove it. Thanks for the tip!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:25:20 +0000

I last used it to clean the inside of our glass fireplace cover. Did a great job on the brass as well.

It’s also great for cleaning scummy build-up in the tub.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:53:55 +0000

I used to use it when I worked at a summer camp. They had EXTREMELY hard water that would turn the white fiberglass shower stalls a metallic gold color. The only thing that worked was barkeeper’s friend and greasy elbows.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:29:24 +0000

We only have one store here that carries it and when I saw it, I too snatched it up. I used it to clean my bathroom counter. Loved the way it cleaned but the smell repealed me and seemed to linger. Anyway to counter act that or do they make something similar with another scent or no scent?