If you don’t use it often, go with the powder over the liquid. When stored long term, the liquid eventually settles and separates and shaking it won’t reconstitute it. The powder lasts forever.
I've been a homeowner for 3 years and use it daily! Pots, stove, sink, tub, etc. Gives you a flawless clean! I didn't know it was a small business, that's a huge plus 💖
I have used this cleanser for 30 years! I love this cleanser! It takes out every stain whether it’s in my sink, my tub, my countertop, even scuff marks and pen marks from my kids’ toys! I am so excited you did a video on this and I hope it enlightens other people to try this cleanser!
When I got rid of my toxic non stick cookware and switched to stainless steele, I picked up BKF and I have loved it for years. I use it every few weeks to restore shine to my pots and pans, as well as to help with the occasional stubborn something that doesn't want to come out. I also use it on my corning bake ware to remove baked on stains once in a while. For both situations, I wash as normal, then sprinkle a little into or onto whatever it is, scrub carefully, and it looks brand new really quick. I always do an after wash to be sure it's all gone. Tfs!
I felt the same and had expected more examples of the cleaning. Especially since the titel suggested something more. But maybe Melissa is not feeling so well and preferred just sitting and talking. She seemed a little lower in energy compared to her usual self.
@@inthegreen7038 I think Gumption is very similar to BKF. It comes in a round tub and is a paste as opposed to a dry powder. They are much of a muchness in my opinion in terms of cleaning power but Gumption is much cheaper here in Australia.
@@NinaKeilin fist I spray the sink with bleach cleaner. Let it sit for a few minutes and rinse. Then sprinkle BKF in the sink and scrub with a sponge and rinse. It might not get all the scratches out, but it does get the majority.
This is the ONLY cleaner that will clean the rust and iron out of my bathtub, sink and toilet from well water!!! It’s AMAZING!!!! I tried everything and this is the only one that truly made them truly white! The others left a tint of orange. Not Barkeepers Friend! I’ve been using it for about 3 years now and I tell everyone about it. Best cleaner EVER!
@@kimvillasenor3 Really?! I will say, the spray works better than the powder for me. The powder required a lot of elbow grease and I do let it sit for about 15 min before I start scrubbing.
@@brookemace7578 Unfortunately no, but I will try letting it sit long and see if that helps. The rust stains are new, only started after the water tower was replaced. My water is also VERY hard now too.
Lisa Dearing, my 1st piece of Revere Ware was my mother’s, a big skillet. She got it a few years before I was born & I am 75. BKF keeps it looking good! The rest of my Revere Ware have been purchased at flea markets & estate sales. Never fails to clean them up & make copper bottom shine!
Awhile ago I cleaned my toilet with a store bought toilet bowl cleaner that had bleach. Needless to say, the blue dye stained my toilet (I will admit I did not read the label that well). I tried so many remedies to try and get rid of the stain (vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and even a pumice stone). Anyway, I remembered I had Bar Keepers Friend (which I usually only use for my tub) and I tried it. With a lot of elbow grease, the dye finally was removed! Absolutely love BKF! And got it from the dollar tree for $1
I used it on the old sink in my daughter's studio apartment which is from the sixties, it polished up beautifully. Thanks for the work put into this video!
Your delivery and presentation is excellent in this video. Completely covered every detail and nuance of the products and applications. I loved “leveling up” comment too. I’ve been a self described super cleaner for 40+ years and I picked up a few gems from you. Thank you and well done 💜
Did not work on my hard water stains and rings. Nothing at all works on it. I have used at least 8 different toilet cleaners including suggested ones. Too expensive to buy 3 different toilets. I have totally given up. Retired in Mexico and there are not a lot of different products available here.
@@gladysgrand7633 Try "cleaning vinegar", I poured about 8 ounces in toilet bowl & let it soak for a while with closed lid after wetting all areas. Scrub then you'll see if some areas need more time, so just let it sit longer. Don't let it dry! "cleaning vinegar " is 6% acidity versus 5% for regular white vinegar, so you could also use that. PS...My toilet is from the 1930's, I initially used pumice stone wetted with vinegar to gently abrade away the hard water calcium ring deposit. "Whink Rust Remover" is a liquid that is absolutely fantastic at quickly removing rust stains, it's safe for most surfaces & clothes. Use pumice first, then vinegar, then Whink if needed. Don't forget to use latex gloves! Pumice & vinegar are very inexpensive & are must have items for your all purpose cleaning arsenal.
@@literatious308 Thank you for your suggestions, but I am of advanced age and kneeling on the floor is not an option. The vinegar you suggested I cannot find here as a lot of products are not available in my area of Mexico. Pumice stones are rocks here and not flat like in the states which would make it easier to use. As for keeping the area wet, because of the weather here, hot, most thing I spray on here dries almost immediately. Thank you for your kindness in answering my problem. I will keep looking for the cleaning vinegar but when I ask you it, they look at me like I am nuts. Thanks again. Stay safe.
@@gladysgrand7633Thanks for responding. You can use regular white vinegar instead, it just takes longer. As for drying, try using the toilet bowl cleaning brush to swish the upper sides every few minutes. I figure it's inexpensive to try
I have used BKF for decades. Could not live without it. I use it in my ironstone/ceramic hot beverage mugs to take out the tea stains (I drink a lot of tea and the stains mount up) works like a dream. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
That was fabulous! I had no idea. I've used the powder on and off for years to scrub a sink, but that's about it. I thought it was no different, than say Comet. Thanks for enlightening me.
if you have a car, try using it on your headlights to get out the yellow oxidation. after you polish it with a dry microfiber cloth, it will look like new
I first tried BKF on your recommendation probably a few years ago. I was constantly fighting with rust stains in my tub and shower. After I had watched one of your videos I decided to give it a try but didn't really have too much confidence that the product would work since I had tried so many things without great success. I was absolutely amazed and I have never looked back since! Cleaning the iron stain was once a very daunting task but after using the BKF more spray it has become almost effortless! I watched in amazement as it took away the stains pretty much on contact! There has been a couple of times when the store I usually buy it from was out so now I buy it by the case just to make sure it is always in my cleaning line up! Thank you for explaining more about this product because it cleared up questions I had about the difference between spray versus powder ect. You do an incredible job and I appreciate your videos so much!
Works great in the bathroom...sparkling clean! Also, great on my stainless steel sink and cooking ware! I use the gold can/powder and find it quite reasonable and long lasting for someone who cleans two bathrooms each week. 😉
I have used this for years on my stainless steel cookware, glass oven door and kitchen sinks (both stainless and porcelain). It also does an amazing job on things like sticky small appliances that have been left out on the kitchen countertop for long periods...you know, that kind of grease build up that occurs. It shines them all up beautifully with no scratching. I also used it successfully on an old bathtub we had before doing our remodel...the bottom had lost most of its finish and really looked discolored. Love the product!!
We moved into our rental and there was lots of mildew and mould stuck around the edges of the shower under the steel sections that connect the glass. Works great!
Dang! So leaving it on too long is where I've been going wrong! It was so hard to scrub off and it left white streaks on my stainless kitchen sink. I learned something new today!
This deep dive on a product line is really helpful! I learned a lot about this product I’ve used before. Will take a little more care in using it next time. Thanks! Looking forward to more of these.
@@3pumpkins170 I used powder and made a paste by sprinkling it on a cloth and squirting water on it. It didn’t take much elbow grease-just wiping back and forth. Will post a picture. Tried and can’t upload a pic. :(
I was waiting for this series without realizing it! I find it frustrating that a lot of cleaning products can be opaque in what they contain and definitely feel the choice overload in the amount of cleaning products that are available. Please make more of these videos, I would be very happy :)
I love Barkeeper's Friend! Nothing else makes my white kitchen sink look like new. I also use it to clean my porcelain bathtub, glass cooktop stove, and it is the most amazing grout cleaner. I didn't realize it could be used to clean the glass on my oven door. I will do that today! Thanks, Melissa!
I'm a big fan of BKF and use it on porcelain sinks, stainless steel, and glass. But when I used the regular/original powdered cleanser on the anodized outer surface of my AllClad pots and pans, it caused streaks and other damage. Just FYI.
BKF for everything. All the appliances, shower stall, toilet in my studio apartment are very dated and were rather grungy from years of use and hard water stains. BKF took all the dingy, discolored grungy bits away. It's awesome stuff. Nice segment for CMS channel 😊
@@kaesmomFitz it did for me. I used a power scrub brush didn't have a problem. I did use the gold can and gold liquid scrub. I'd alternate between them.
I live in the UK, my mum bought me some of the power. I was impressed by how well it removes stains but I found it difficult to apply and found that it tended to get on the floor etc in the area around where I was cleaning. I wasn't particularly happy with this who will eat anything they find. I'll look into the foam or cream, may be better for me. I think generally though, if a stain won't clean off a surface I am okay just leaving it there!
Great content! I looooove using BKF to polish two brass candle stick holders I inherited from my beloved Grandmother. It cleaned those bad boys up with little effort and they are beautiful again! ❤️
I looove BKF!! I couldn't get the silver "more" spray anywhere and I wrote to them if I could pre mix the powder. Just asking, not to make a mess, and be safe. They just went and said they'd send me some for free! (And never to pre mix any of their products, it could be dangerous lol) Their response was so fast ,so generous and friendly!! 💜
Ohhhh. I heard about this product from years ago. My nan used to use this aswell i remember. I need that for my oven door. That makes it look sooo easy. Thank you Melissa!!! 👌💖🇬🇧❤ xxx
I have used the gold premixed product however it is SO important to know that it must be kept shaken before using and while using because in will separate and you will end up having little to no liquid and thick sludge at the bottom of the container. With that said used right it is fantastic!!!
I just got some powder BKF. I remember using it in the bathroom when I lived at home. I moved into an older house, with the bathroom not real well-maintained. Now that you have refreshed my memory, I’m excited to use it!
I have been using this for my pots and pans as well as my oven door for around 30 yrs. I learned about it through my mother who used it on her pots and pans as well. I remember seeing the powder can at our family home since I was very young. I prefer the cream. I used to use the powder but was extremely happy when they came out with the cream. Love, love, love this cleaner👍👍👍
I have used BKF for years. I have Faberwear Cookware that is 44 years old. I use BKF to clean my pots and pans. They are so shiny and look new. Fantastic for my stainless kitchen sink. A great product. A wouldn't be without it!
BKF is the ONLY product I have found that will clean the non-slip grid in my tub. About once a month I sprinkle it on the tub as soon as I get out of the shower, let it soak while I am dressing, then scrub it and rinse. It is amazing!
I started watching your channel for the diy cleaning solutions...cost efficient & safe. I could never be without BKF to clean my stainless steel cookware that I have had for more than 40 years & still looks almost new!
I love this type of review! I use your diy recipes for daily cleaning, but I agree that sometimes I need more powerful products. I’d never heard of this brand, I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
I've used BKF for years. This has been a staple in the restoration industry forever and is where I was first introduced to this magical cleaning tool. It can get so many things clean it's really incredible. I use both the powder and the cream, tho I will say the cream is the more gentle of the pair and I use it more often! Love your channel Melissa and Chad! Thank you for making super helpful videos!!
Thank you for this video! Love learning that small family business feel! BKF deserves the high praise! My 20+ year old All-Clad stainless steel cookware still looks like new thanks to BKF. And my cream colored Corian sink? ...BKF is the magic for stain removal !!
This was the miracle product that cleaned my glasstop stove. I tried every hack, every glasstop cleaner, nothing worked. Tried this stuff cuz my mom brought it over and suggested it.... lord it worked beautifully at getting 3 years of schmooze/grime off the cooktop.... we used the liquid with gentle scrubbing and we only now have a couple spots where an entire ring of buildup once sat. Also.. 3$ for the liquid bottle versus 6-7$ for a cooktop cleaner..... heck yes! Gimme those savings!
I used it in the tub and was very careful and opened it as far away from my face as possible and sloooowwly but the dust it creates is so fine that I do believe irritated my eyes a tiny bit-not to the point of redness or pain just dry feeling. I’m not saying this to complain but rather advise caution when using the powder form. I had daily contacts in so I just threw em out but yeah might wanna use a face mask just when initially opening it or shaking some out 😷👩🏼🔬👨🏻🔬
I’ve never actually tried bar keepers friend products before. A lot of the time if I need a powered cleanser I’ve used comet or Ajax but now I’m intrigued to try this product out and see how it works.
Love this series. I have found new uses for BKF. I would like you to review CLR products, please. I use them to clean my showers and toilets, but there may be other cleaners that work better. We have well water and it is very hard, so we have lots of crusty gunk in our toilets and on our faucets. Many thanks.
CLR used to be much better but now I find pumice scouring stick wetted with vinegar tackles the tough old ring deposits quite well & using just vinegar to wipe down fixtures regularly keeps them from collecting harder spots. "Cleaning Vinegar" is 6% acidity vs. 5% in ordinary white vinegar so it works a bit faster, but either will work with some time. Never let it dry though, that redeposits the dissolved solids! Tip - leave vinegar soaked rag or paper towel on tough areas for longer soak times.
Great start to a much-needed series! Excellent first choice. I use the Soft Scrub version because I've never resealed a powder container so it wouldn't cake. Perhaps you'll do a video on that?
Omg I swear by this stuff. It's absolutely wonderful. I had a baking sheet that was so gross no amount of dawn would get it clean. This got it right off.
I was afraid to use the BKF powder on my copper sink. My son-n-law bought it when he Googled cleaning copper sinks. I didn't realize how much work it is to keep the copper clean. I tried to keep it shiny but it was so much work so I left the patina look. It turns green around the drain but the BKF takes it right out. Thank you for this video. I didn't realize they had so many products to choose from. If you have anymore hints on cleaning/keeping them clean please let me know! I have so many of your videos saved. Thank Melissa
great video - just had these very specific questions after watching: 1) BKF warning label specifically says "do not ingest", yet we're supposed to use it on pots, pans, cooking utensils, and cutlery. How thoroughly do you have to rinse or clean the items after cleaning with BKF? Do we have to thoroughly hand wash these items with dish soap after the 'deep cleaning' with BKF? For the things that are dishwasher safe, is just running through a dishwasher once sufficient? Any tips or tricks for cleaning the BKF off of the items after using? When/how do we know it's safe to eat off/with? 2) you mention using a sponge or scrubbing pad with BKF... what do we do with *that* sponge or pad after using with BKF? throw it away? keep it, rinse thoroughly, and only use again when using BKF? or can you rinse it or run through a dishwasher and then use on dishes and cutlery like any other sponge without worry (again thinking about the "do not ingest" warning) 3) what "device" do you recommend for cleaning the bottom of pots and pans (both aluminum and SS) ? Sponge? REgular or Heavy DUty? Scouring pad? steel wool? magic eraser? . keep up the great work!
These are all really good questions. What’s important is that an item is rinsed after cleaning (with any product) and free of residue. You want it to feel squeaky clean and not reveal any streaks or clumps. The cleaning tool can be well-rinsed afterward until it runs clear. For the bottom of pots and pans you can start with non-scratch and some BKF and work your way up to a heavy duty sponge if needed. I hope that helps!
I asked my friend who is an FDA chemist who does food safety research. She says you should wash the item well (not just rinse) after using Bar Keeper's Friend. I also designate one scrubbing sponge to use with BKF so I don't contaminate other dishes or utensils.
Very helpful. I have BKF and wasn't really aware that I needed to clean it off quickly, so I will be sure to do that when using it going forward. Thanks for doing videos like this,, more please.
I started with BKF in the sink because I read that bleach dulls stainless steel. There is a reason that their can says "Once tried, always used". My sink shines!!! My hubby joked and said now we need sunglasses to look at it. 🙃 I also used it in my tub, and it brought the stains right out! Bleach hadn't worked and I thought the stains would always be there. It even got the spots off of the faucets.✨ You HAVE to give BKF a try. It's amazing.
Incredible product, it’s the only thing that can remove mineral deposits from my toilet bowl, shower head, hard water stains, etc. Also, incredible for stainless steel, pans and pots, etc. I live in Costa Rica so the selection available it’s not great, but the powder cleaner it’s really the only one I need 😁
I love this stuff. I use it primarily for my glass-topped stove and sinks. The original powder is the best by far - but I'm currently using up the soft cleaner. I only have it because the powder is hard to get sometimes!
The liquid does NOT work as well as the powder. I know this from cleaning a ton of vintage Corningware. That said, I love using the powder to make the stainless steel sink and cookware shine ✨
Ah yes my secret weapon!😉 I would highly recommend rinsing VERY well AND drying with a secondary clean microfiber cloth after cleaning sinks and "food safe" surfaces especially in the kitchen (the sink, dishes, or cookware). The cookware cleaner has "30% more surfactants" in it. The foam spray really needs breathing protection. It is caustic and terribly STRONG smelling. I cleaned professionally as well and DO NOT recommend the spray. The liquid/cream ends in waste if not using daily as it clumps into a hard block in the bottom.
Barkeeper's Friend made the bathtub fixtures in our first house presentable enough until we could afford to replace them. I still use it. Great product.
I love that you focus on cleaners that are "green" and especially cruelty free. Lysol has come out with a new (or at least I think it is) product that is a laundry sanitizer. I would love to see you discuss an alternative cruelty free product that can be added to my laundry routine!
I have been in the cleaning business for a lonnnggg time and this is the BEST product for cleaning polishing and no strong smell! Nothing else needed! Use it at home too. I’ve had my stainless steel pans looking like new thanks to BKF for over 20 years.
I've used Barkeeper's Friend for over 50 years on my stainless steel sinks, and on my metal pans. I didn't realize you could use it on Corian which I have counters of, so I will be testing that. Thank you for the tip. 😊
I love bkf it really works on rust so good. We moved into my husband’s mother’s OLD house. There was major rust stains in the tub and sink and it worked so well. I have never seen anything but the powder in my grocery store though. I will definitely be looking harder because I want to try the foaming spray. 😁 love your videos Melissa 😍
My go to big product is Odo ban. One of the cancer doctors nurses told me about it to get rid of "old people smell in the house. As you're trying to clean. But it is so good at removing all sorts of odors like kitty cat butts-- things like that. And now I buy it in the big gallon and mix it in the smaller bottles. Used to be able to only get it in a gallon at Home Depot but now I think Walmart is carrying it for about the same price. And I've turned a lot of people onto it. It doesn't mask an odor. It destroys it
Love BKF to clean my white enamel cast iron kitchen sink, looks brand new after a little of the powder and a light scrubby sponge. Takes out the black scratch marks and rust stains. Thank you for the review, it's a generational product for my family, thank you for breaking down the details of the product.
BKF is my personal hero for stainless steel!!! Perfecto!!! The pre-mixed "cream" is my favorite. I've tried everything on the market and BKF can make an old, rusted, scratched appliance look BRAND NEW! I have stainless steel fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher and they all look brand new. After I use this, I don't even need to finish it off with a stainless steel spray, but if I do, it looks almost like a mirror!
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Do you have a video about cleaning quartz counter tops?
If you don’t use it often, go with the powder over the liquid. When stored long term, the liquid eventually settles and separates and shaking it won’t reconstitute it. The powder lasts forever.
you can always take some powder and mix it with water or vinegar to get a creamy consistency like the liquid version
I live in humid Florida and the powder turns into a rock eventually grrr
Thank you I did not think about that
Thank you for this!
the powder feels like Ajax, I live in Florida and prefer use liquid
I've been a homeowner for 3 years and use it daily! Pots, stove, sink, tub, etc. Gives you a flawless clean! I didn't know it was a small business, that's a huge plus 💖
Where gloves when cleaning with Bars Friends, it’s very rough on your hands.
Can you use it on drip trays?
I have used this cleanser for 30 years! I love this cleanser! It takes out every stain whether it’s in my sink, my tub, my countertop, even scuff marks and pen marks from my kids’ toys! I am so excited you did a video on this and I hope it enlightens other people to try this cleanser!
When I got rid of my toxic non stick cookware and switched to stainless steele, I picked up BKF and I have loved it for years. I use it every few weeks to restore shine to my pots and pans, as well as to help with the occasional stubborn something that doesn't want to come out. I also use it on my corning bake ware to remove baked on stains once in a while. For both situations, I wash as normal, then sprinkle a little into or onto whatever it is, scrub carefully, and it looks brand new really quick. I always do an after wash to be sure it's all gone. Tfs!
Thank you for watching!
Pretty much the same. Pull it out for cookware when it needs it. Also o do a before wash to try to get stuff off. Then bkf. Then a normal wash again.
Yes, that's been my experience also, that you have to be very diligent in the rinsing it off. It can leave a powerdy film if not rinsed WELL.
As someone who owns over a 100 different Corningware items, I can attest to the cleaning power of BKF!!
@@margaretswain2619 Right, Rinsing WELL is important!!
Just a little constructive criticism. I only wish you had shown us results of cleaning rather than reading labels or just talking about it.
I miss the videos in home
Same! I wanted to see Melissa use the products. I've only used the powder and thought it was ok, but here in Australia it is expensive.
Noted!
I felt the same and had expected more examples of the cleaning. Especially since the titel suggested something more. But maybe Melissa is not feeling so well and preferred just sitting and talking. She seemed a little lower in energy compared to her usual self.
@@inthegreen7038 I think Gumption is very similar to BKF. It comes in a round tub and is a paste as opposed to a dry powder. They are much of a muchness in my opinion in terms of cleaning power but Gumption is much cheaper here in Australia.
Im a professional cleaner and I absolutely love BKF! I love to use it in porcelain sinks to get those black scratch marks out.
Please explain how you do it. I cannot make it work.
@@NinaKeilin fist I spray the sink with bleach cleaner. Let it sit for a few minutes and rinse. Then sprinkle BKF in the sink and scrub with a sponge and rinse. It might not get all the scratches out, but it does get the majority.
i asked my mom for some of it at target lol
This is the ONLY cleaner that will clean the rust and iron out of my bathtub, sink and toilet from well water!!! It’s AMAZING!!!! I tried everything and this is the only one that truly made them truly white! The others left a tint of orange. Not Barkeepers Friend! I’ve been using it for about 3 years now and I tell everyone about it. Best cleaner EVER!
Didn't work on my rust stains :(
@@kimvillasenor3 Really?! I will say, the spray works better than the powder for me. The powder required a lot of elbow grease and I do let it sit for about 15 min before I start scrubbing.
@@brookemace7578 Unfortunately no, but I will try letting it sit long and see if that helps. The rust stains are new, only started after the water tower was replaced. My water is also VERY hard now too.
@@kimvillasenor3 I’m with you! Well water is a blessing and can be a curse too 😫
i wonder why it didn't work on another person's rust stains yet it works on the other one?? is there more than one kind of rust material??
One way I've used BKF is cleaning plastic lawn chairs. It gets off all the mildew and discoloration.
I cook with vintage copper bottom Revere ware. Bar keepers friend keeps the pans looking like new even after years of use
I use BKF More to clean my Revere Ware after my son burnt the pan.
I have Revere Ware that is almost 40 years old. I need to try it on the copper bottoms. Mine isn’t looking very “coppery” right now! 😁
Lisa Dearing, my 1st piece of Revere Ware was my mother’s, a big skillet. She got it a few years before I was born & I am 75. BKF keeps it looking good! The rest of my Revere Ware have been purchased at flea markets & estate sales. Never fails to clean them up & make copper bottom shine!
Love to use this in my ivory porcelain sink! Get pot marks out right away. You can also get sharpie off your counter with it.
Wow that’s what I need!
Awhile ago I cleaned my toilet with a store bought toilet bowl cleaner that had bleach. Needless to say, the blue dye stained my toilet (I will admit I did not read the label that well). I tried so many remedies to try and get rid of the stain (vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and even a pumice stone). Anyway, I remembered I had Bar Keepers Friend (which I usually only use for my tub) and I tried it. With a lot of elbow grease, the dye finally was removed! Absolutely love BKF! And got it from the dollar tree for $1
Thanks for the tip. I got the same stain in my toilet bowls..... from the Clorox toilet cleaner...I guess I need to use BKF.
I used it on the old sink in my daughter's studio apartment which is from the sixties, it polished up beautifully. Thanks for the work put into this video!
Your delivery and presentation is excellent in this video. Completely covered every detail and nuance of the products and applications. I loved “leveling up” comment too. I’ve been a self described super cleaner for 40+ years and I picked up a few gems from you. Thank you and well done 💜
Great for older toilets, it easily gets rid of stubborn rings.
Wonderful for garden tools.
Thanks for watching Diane!
Did not work on my hard water stains and rings. Nothing at all works on it. I have used at least 8 different toilet cleaners including suggested ones. Too expensive to buy 3 different toilets. I have totally given up. Retired in Mexico and there are not a lot of different products available here.
@@gladysgrand7633 Try "cleaning vinegar", I poured about 8 ounces in toilet bowl & let it soak for a while with closed lid after wetting all areas.
Scrub then you'll see if some areas need more time, so just let it sit longer. Don't let it dry!
"cleaning vinegar " is 6% acidity versus 5% for regular white vinegar, so you could also use that.
PS...My toilet is from the 1930's, I initially used pumice stone wetted with vinegar to gently abrade away the hard water calcium ring deposit.
"Whink Rust Remover" is a liquid that is absolutely fantastic at quickly removing rust stains, it's safe for most surfaces & clothes.
Use pumice first, then vinegar, then Whink if needed. Don't forget to use latex gloves!
Pumice & vinegar are very inexpensive & are must have items for your all purpose cleaning arsenal.
@@literatious308 Thank you for your suggestions, but I am of advanced age and kneeling on the floor is not an option. The vinegar you suggested I cannot find here as a lot of products are not available in my area of Mexico. Pumice stones are rocks here and not flat like in the states which would make it easier to use. As for keeping the area wet, because of the weather here, hot, most thing I spray on here dries almost immediately. Thank you for your kindness in answering my problem. I will keep looking for the cleaning vinegar but when I ask you it, they look at me like I am nuts. Thanks again. Stay safe.
@@gladysgrand7633Thanks for responding.
You can use regular white vinegar instead, it just takes longer.
As for drying, try using the toilet bowl cleaning brush to swish the upper sides every few minutes.
I figure it's inexpensive to try
I have used BKF for decades. Could not live without it. I use it in my ironstone/ceramic hot beverage mugs to take out the tea stains (I drink a lot of tea and the stains mount up) works like a dream. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
I love this series!! I would like to see a video dedicated to the “magic erasers” please 🙋🏽♀️
Or their other name "melamin sponges". And how you can get 100 of them for 10$ when the brand name isn't stamped on lol
That was fabulous! I had no idea. I've used the powder on and off for years to scrub a sink, but that's about it. I thought it was no different, than say Comet. Thanks for enlightening me.
if you have a car, try using it on your headlights to get out the yellow oxidation. after you polish it with a dry microfiber cloth, it will look like new
I first tried BKF on your recommendation probably a few years ago. I was constantly fighting with rust stains in my tub and shower. After I had watched one of your videos I decided to give it a try but didn't really have too much confidence that the product would work since I had tried so many things without great success. I was absolutely amazed and I have never looked back since! Cleaning the iron stain was once a very daunting task but after using the BKF more spray it has become almost effortless! I watched in amazement as it took away the stains pretty much on contact! There has been a couple of times when the store I usually buy it from was out so now I buy it by the case just to make sure it is always in my cleaning line up! Thank you for explaining more about this product because it cleared up questions I had about the difference between spray versus powder ect. You do an incredible job and I appreciate your videos so much!
Works great in the bathroom...sparkling clean! Also, great on my stainless steel sink and cooking ware! I use the gold can/powder and find it quite reasonable and long lasting for someone who cleans two bathrooms each week. 😉
I have used this for years on my stainless steel cookware, glass oven door and kitchen sinks (both stainless and porcelain). It also does an amazing job on things like sticky small appliances that have been left out on the kitchen countertop for long periods...you know, that kind of grease build up that occurs. It shines them all up beautifully with no scratching. I also used it successfully on an old bathtub we had before doing our remodel...the bottom had lost most of its finish and really looked discolored. Love the product!!
If it’s not broken don’t fix it. Thank you Bar keepers friend.
We moved into our rental and there was lots of mildew and mould stuck around the edges of the shower under the steel sections that connect the glass. Works great!
Dang! So leaving it on too long is where I've been going wrong! It was so hard to scrub off and it left white streaks on my stainless kitchen sink. I learned something new today!
This deep dive on a product line is really helpful! I learned a lot about this product I’ve used before. Will take a little more care in using it next time. Thanks! Looking forward to more of these.
Barkeeper’s Friend made my vintage copper range hood look like new.
The liquid or powder form?
@@3pumpkins170 I used powder and made a paste by sprinkling it on a cloth and squirting water on it. It didn’t take much elbow grease-just wiping back and forth. Will post a picture. Tried and can’t upload a pic. :(
I wish I could see a picture. I bet it's so beautiful!
I was waiting for this series without realizing it! I find it frustrating that a lot of cleaning products can be opaque in what they contain and definitely feel the choice overload in the amount of cleaning products that are available. Please make more of these videos, I would be very happy :)
I have a white porcelain kitchen sink and BKF is definitely the best thing for cleaning it and keeping it sparkly white!
I love Barkeeper's Friend! Nothing else makes my white kitchen sink look like new. I also use it to clean my porcelain bathtub, glass cooktop stove, and it is the most amazing grout cleaner. I didn't realize it could be used to clean the glass on my oven door. I will do that today! Thanks, Melissa!
this video came in perfect timing. i just literally bought one for the first tine this morning
I'm a big fan of BKF and use it on porcelain sinks, stainless steel, and glass. But when I used the regular/original powdered cleanser on the anodized outer surface of my AllClad pots and pans, it caused streaks and other damage. Just FYI.
BKF for everything. All the appliances, shower stall, toilet in my studio apartment are very dated and were rather grungy from years of use and hard water stains. BKF took all the dingy, discolored grungy bits away. It's awesome stuff. Nice segment for CMS channel 😊
Did it remove the yellow/orange hard water stains? I'd LOVE to find a product that gets rid of that.
@@kaesmomFitz it did for me. I used a power scrub brush didn't have a problem. I did use the gold can and gold liquid scrub. I'd alternate between them.
@@anye76 Thanks! I'm going to give them a try.
@@kaesmomFitz certainly welcome hope all goes well
I live in the UK, my mum bought me some of the power. I was impressed by how well it removes stains but I found it difficult to apply and found that it tended to get on the floor etc in the area around where I was cleaning. I wasn't particularly happy with this who will eat anything they find. I'll look into the foam or cream, may be better for me. I think generally though, if a stain won't clean off a surface I am okay just leaving it there!
Great content! I looooove using BKF to polish two brass candle stick holders I inherited from my beloved Grandmother. It cleaned those bad boys up with little effort and they are beautiful again! ❤️
I looove BKF!! I couldn't get the silver "more" spray anywhere and I wrote to them if I could pre mix the powder. Just asking, not to make a mess, and be safe. They just went and said they'd send me some for free! (And never to pre mix any of their products, it could be dangerous lol)
Their response was so fast ,so generous and friendly!! 💜
It cleans my enameled cast iron cookware (Le Creuset) safely and beautiful!!
I have been using bar Keepers for 3 years. Both professionally with my clients and personally. Love the cleanser and sometimes use the spray.
Bar keeper's friend is MY BFF!!!!! Have used them for years and learned this from my mom.
Ohhhh. I heard about this product from years ago.
My nan used to use this aswell i remember.
I need that for my oven door. That makes it look sooo easy. Thank you Melissa!!! 👌💖🇬🇧❤ xxx
I have used the gold premixed product however it is SO important to know that it must be kept shaken before using and while using because in will separate and you will end up having little to no liquid and thick sludge at the bottom of the container.
With that said used right it is fantastic!!!
You are right - I forgot to mention that! Thanks for pointing that out.
I just got some powder BKF. I remember using it in the bathroom when I lived at home. I moved into an older house, with the bathroom not real well-maintained. Now that you have refreshed my memory, I’m excited to use it!
I have been using this for my pots and pans as well as my oven door for around 30 yrs. I learned about it through my mother who used it on her pots and pans as well. I remember seeing the powder can at our family home since I was very young. I prefer the cream. I used to use the powder but was extremely happy when they came out with the cream. Love, love, love this cleaner👍👍👍
I have used BKF for years. I have Faberwear Cookware that is 44 years old. I use BKF to clean my pots and pans. They are so shiny and look new. Fantastic for my stainless kitchen sink. A great product. A wouldn't be without it!
Can you use the regular one for cookware or does it have to be the one in the grey can to be food safe?
Yes I do. Just rinse
#rinse well
I love Bar Keepers Friend. Works great
I like the idea of doing this kind of series. I hope that you will add video/pictures of the product in action.
BKF is the ONLY product I have found that will clean the non-slip grid in my tub. About once a month I sprinkle it on the tub as soon as I get out of the shower, let it soak while I am dressing, then scrub it and rinse. It is amazing!
YES!!!
My favorite cleaning channel talking about my favorite cleaner. 😱
Love my BKF!! I've only ever used it for my oven and kitchen sink, I'm TOTALLY trying it on my tub now!!
I started watching your channel for the diy cleaning solutions...cost efficient & safe. I could never be without BKF to clean my stainless steel cookware that I have had for more than 40 years & still looks almost new!
I love this type of review! I use your diy recipes for daily cleaning, but I agree that sometimes I need more powerful products. I’d never heard of this brand, I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Dominique!!
I've used BKF for years. This has been a staple in the restoration industry forever and is where I was first introduced to this magical cleaning tool. It can get so many things clean it's really incredible. I use both the powder and the cream, tho I will say the cream is the more gentle of the pair and I use it more often! Love your channel Melissa and Chad! Thank you for making super helpful videos!!
I always use barkeepers friend when I need something deep cleaned.
Also great for getting knife scrapes out of porcelain wares.
I ❤️ Melissa Maker
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I like this new series of videos as much as I like my BKF!
Right on!
I love this stuff and I just used it today. I was sad when my grocery store ran out last year.
I first learned about BKF from you, and I describe it to folks as baking soda on acid!😂 It’s amazing.
Well I learned this product was started in my home state! I have used BKF on occasion but now I will have pick some up again!
Thank you for this video! Love learning that small family business feel! BKF deserves the high praise! My 20+ year old All-Clad stainless steel cookware still looks like new thanks to BKF. And my cream colored Corian sink? ...BKF is the magic for stain removal !!
This was the miracle product that cleaned my glasstop stove. I tried every hack, every glasstop cleaner, nothing worked. Tried this stuff cuz my mom brought it over and suggested it.... lord it worked beautifully at getting 3 years of schmooze/grime off the cooktop.... we used the liquid with gentle scrubbing and we only now have a couple spots where an entire ring of buildup once sat. Also.. 3$ for the liquid bottle versus 6-7$ for a cooktop cleaner..... heck yes! Gimme those savings!
So glad you told us how to use.
I used it in the tub and was very careful and opened it as far away from my face as possible and sloooowwly but the dust it creates is so fine that I do believe irritated my eyes a tiny bit-not to the point of redness or pain just dry feeling. I’m not saying this to complain but rather advise caution when using the powder form. I had daily contacts in so I just threw em out but yeah might wanna use a face mask just when initially opening it or shaking some out 😷👩🏼🔬👨🏻🔬
I used BAR KEEPERS FRIEND several times and got rid of tub rust, I'm so 😊happy.
When I bought my cookware, I was recommended to use BKF to clean them. I didn't know that there was a silver line. Good to know. Thanks
I’ve never actually tried bar keepers friend products before. A lot of the time if I need a powered cleanser I’ve used comet or Ajax but now I’m intrigued to try this product out and see how it works.
BKF makes those others obsolete
It works way better than ajax on the stainless steel sinks. The sparkle is beyond amazing
@@sharonbond9300 good to know gonna give it a try!
Same here. Just got it recently.
Love this series. I have found new uses for BKF. I would like you to review CLR products, please. I use them to clean my showers and toilets, but there may be other cleaners that work better. We have well water and it is very hard, so we have lots of crusty gunk in our toilets and on our faucets. Many thanks.
I’d like to research CLR too and do a deep dive on it. Good request!
CLR used to be much better but now I find pumice scouring stick wetted with vinegar tackles the tough old ring deposits quite well & using just vinegar to wipe down fixtures regularly keeps them from collecting harder spots.
"Cleaning Vinegar" is 6% acidity vs. 5% in ordinary white vinegar so it works a bit faster, but either will work with some time. Never let it dry though, that redeposits the dissolved solids!
Tip - leave vinegar soaked rag or paper towel on tough areas for longer soak times.
Great start to a much-needed series! Excellent first choice. I use the Soft Scrub version because I've never resealed a powder container so it wouldn't cake. Perhaps you'll do a video on that?
I love barkeepers! I use it cleaning my bathroom, kitchen sink and tub. Which reminds me I’m out and need to pick up a bottle
Omg I swear by this stuff. It's absolutely wonderful. I had a baking sheet that was so gross no amount of dawn would get it clean. This got it right off.
I gotta try this!!!
@@goddessofthestars you really do. I used the liquid stuff not the powder
@@erinmcnally7764 thanks for the tip! I'll grab it next time I'm at the store 😊
I was afraid to use the BKF powder on my copper sink. My son-n-law bought it when he Googled cleaning copper sinks.
I didn't realize how much work it is to keep the copper clean. I tried to keep it shiny but it was so much work so I left the patina look. It turns green around the drain but the BKF takes it right out. Thank you for this video. I didn't realize they had so many products to choose from. If you have anymore hints on cleaning/keeping them clean please let me know! I have so many of your videos saved. Thank Melissa
BKF works like magic, couldn't recommend it enough.
great video - just had these very specific questions after watching:
1) BKF warning label specifically says "do not ingest", yet we're supposed to use it on pots, pans, cooking utensils, and cutlery. How thoroughly do you have to rinse or clean the items after cleaning with BKF? Do we have to thoroughly hand wash these items with dish soap after the 'deep cleaning' with BKF? For the things that are dishwasher safe, is just running through a dishwasher once sufficient?
Any tips or tricks for cleaning the BKF off of the items after using? When/how do we know it's safe to eat off/with?
2) you mention using a sponge or scrubbing pad with BKF... what do we do with *that* sponge or pad after using with BKF? throw it away? keep it, rinse thoroughly, and only use again when using BKF? or can you rinse it or run through a dishwasher and then use on dishes and cutlery like any other sponge without worry (again thinking about the "do not ingest" warning)
3) what "device" do you recommend for cleaning the bottom of pots and pans (both aluminum and SS) ? Sponge? REgular or Heavy DUty? Scouring pad? steel wool? magic eraser?
. keep up the great work!
These are all really good questions. What’s important is that an item is rinsed after cleaning (with any product) and free of residue. You want it to feel squeaky clean and not reveal any streaks or clumps. The cleaning tool can be well-rinsed afterward until it runs clear. For the bottom of pots and pans you can start with non-scratch and some BKF and work your way up to a heavy duty sponge if needed. I hope that helps!
I rinse, then throw in the dishwasher - that way I know it gets thoroughly rinsed.
I asked my friend who is an FDA chemist who does food safety research. She says you should wash the item well (not just rinse) after using Bar Keeper's Friend. I also designate one scrubbing sponge to use with BKF so I don't contaminate other dishes or utensils.
Very helpful. I have BKF and wasn't really aware that I needed to clean it off quickly, so I will be sure to do that when using it going forward. Thanks for doing videos like this,, more please.
Thanks for watching Mary!!
Me too, thanks.
I don't do it that quickly.
I started with BKF in the sink because I read that bleach dulls stainless steel. There is a reason that their can says "Once tried, always used". My sink shines!!! My hubby joked and said now we need sunglasses to look at it. 🙃 I also used it in my tub, and it brought the stains right out! Bleach hadn't worked and I thought the stains would always be there. It even got the spots off of the faucets.✨ You HAVE to give BKF a try. It's amazing.
I needed this product review. Thank you.
I love Bar Keeps Friend! It’s all I use in the kitchen!
Incredible product, it’s the only thing that can remove mineral deposits from my toilet bowl, shower head, hard water stains, etc. Also, incredible for stainless steel, pans and pots, etc. I live in Costa Rica so the selection available it’s not great, but the powder cleaner it’s really the only one I need 😁
I love this stuff. I use it primarily for my glass-topped stove and sinks. The original powder is the best by far - but I'm currently using up the soft cleaner. I only have it because the powder is hard to get sometimes!
Please do a video on GAS cooktop deep cleaning. Including grates and ceramic burner tops. TY! 🤗
We have a white porcelain kitchen sink. I use BKF to buff out scratches and marks made from baking sheets, etc. Make the sink look new every time.
Thank you for the history of this cleaner
The liquid does NOT work as well as the powder. I know this from cleaning a ton of vintage Corningware. That said, I love using the powder to make the stainless steel sink and cookware shine ✨
Ah yes my secret weapon!😉 I would highly recommend rinsing VERY well AND drying with a secondary clean microfiber cloth after cleaning sinks and "food safe" surfaces especially in the kitchen (the sink, dishes, or cookware). The cookware cleaner has "30% more surfactants" in it. The foam spray really needs breathing protection. It is caustic and terribly STRONG smelling. I cleaned professionally as well and DO NOT recommend the spray. The liquid/cream ends in waste if not using daily as it clumps into a hard block in the bottom.
I love using Bar Keepers Friend!! 25+ yrs.
Always wear gloves when using! 😊😊😊
Haven't used BKF yet but will now try its glass stove top cleaner and it tough spray formula for some rusted lawn chairs! 🧤🥽💦
I have heard of it from TH-cam but, haven't purchased yet. I do have a couple of needs for it. Next time I run to WM, I will get it.
Barkeeper's Friend made the bathtub fixtures in our first house presentable enough until we could afford to replace them. I still use it. Great product.
I have used this power on my Lifetime pots, they looks like new when I clean it. Love it!
I love that you focus on cleaners that are "green" and especially cruelty free. Lysol has come out with a new (or at least I think it is) product that is a laundry sanitizer. I would love to see you discuss an alternative cruelty free product that can be added to my laundry routine!
I have been in the cleaning business for a lonnnggg time and this is the BEST product for cleaning polishing and no strong smell! Nothing else needed! Use it at home too. I’ve had my stainless steel pans looking like new thanks to BKF for over 20 years.
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I've used Barkeeper's Friend for over 50 years on my stainless steel sinks, and on my metal pans. I didn't realize you could use it on Corian which I have counters of, so I will be testing that. Thank you for the tip. 😊
Cleans pyrex and corning ware beautifully.
I love BKF! Used it for years and would not use anything else. I use on everything in my kitchen and bathroom.
Love this new series!
I use this daily, it works on so many things.
I love Barkeepers Friend. I use it in my kitchen and in my bathtub and shower. It is amazing. I prefer the cream over the powder
I love bkf it really works on rust so good. We moved into my husband’s mother’s OLD house. There was major rust stains in the tub and sink and it worked so well. I have never seen anything but the powder in my grocery store though. I will definitely be looking harder because I want to try the foaming spray. 😁 love your videos Melissa 😍
The more spray is absolute magic on rust stains in a tub! You will be amazed!
Used on stainless steel frying pans. Works great
My go to big product is Odo ban. One of the cancer doctors nurses told me about it to get rid of "old people smell in the house. As you're trying to clean. But it is so good at removing all sorts of odors like kitty cat butts-- things like that. And now I buy it in the big gallon and mix it in the smaller bottles. Used to be able to only get it in a gallon at Home Depot but now I think Walmart is carrying it for about the same price. And I've turned a lot of people onto it. It doesn't mask an odor. It destroys it
I use Odo ban in the laundry for towels. It also removes smoke smell in clothes from being around a campfire!
Love BKF to clean my white enamel cast iron kitchen sink, looks brand new after a little of the powder and a light scrubby sponge. Takes out the black scratch marks and rust stains.
Thank you for the review, it's a generational product for my family, thank you for breaking down the details of the product.
THANK YOU! This was a great video!
BKF is my personal hero for stainless steel!!! Perfecto!!! The pre-mixed "cream" is my favorite. I've tried everything on the market and BKF can make an old, rusted, scratched appliance look BRAND NEW! I have stainless steel fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher and they all look brand new. After I use this, I don't even need to finish it off with a stainless steel spray, but if I do, it looks almost like a mirror!