Bar Keepers Friend was never designed to be used dry. The original powder should always be mixed with water by either adding water to the powder and mixing it in or wetting the surface to clean and then sprinkling it with BKF. BKF, like any powder, can be blown into the air and should never be inhaled. Stop, Drop, and Roll BKF cleans and polishes most hard, nonporous surfaces. However, never use BKF on the following: cast iron, granite, marble, wood, fabric, leather, or painted surfaces. Although many of our fans have used BKF on mirrors, gold, and silver (sterling silver is OK), we advise against it. If you’re tempted to try our products on these non-recommended surfaces, we suggest you test a small spot first. 7. Don’t Leave it Unrinsed Soap scum and hard water deposits make shower doors look cloudy. You can use harsh chemicals to remove that film, but you might also damage your shower door in the process. Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser is a smarter alternative – it’s non-toxic and safe for most surfaces. Ready to learn how to clean glass shower doors? We’ve got some tips for you.

Use Bar Keepers Friend to remove layers of grime and soot stains and from the fireplace door. Remove the insert and lay flat. Wet the glass and sprinkle with BFK. Wait 15 to 20 seconds, then lightly scrub with a wet sponge. Rinse and repeat until sparkling. Clean kitchen surfaces Give dingy vinyl siding a good scrub with a Bar Keepers Friend and water solution to help it look new again. Wet a section of siding, scrub the solution on with a wet sponge, then rinse well. Detail your vehicleClean the toilet with your favorite bathroom spray, flush and pump the flusher [in the toilet water tank] to lower the waterline,” she says. “Sprinkle the powder on the ring, smear it around on the stains with your brush, wait 10 minutes and scrub.” Remove rust on tools and more Bar Keepers Friend is safe to use on most alloys: brass, aluminum, copper, bronze (except oil-rubbed bronze), and stainless steel (but not stainless steel appliances, because they have a protective coating). Clean any hinges, handles, or towel bars on your shower door to inhibit rust growth, and rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning. See BKF In Action: How to Clean Glass Shower Doors You should not mix most cleaning products, and this includes Bar Keepers Friend. BKF is an acid, and combining it with bleach or ammonia could create toxic fumes. Bar Keepers Friend is oxalic acid and can wreak havoc on your skin, especially if you use it for a prolonged period or use it frequently. In addition to making sure you’re not inhaling it, it’s important to protect your hands by wearing gloves.”— Kitchn.com by Shifrah Combiths BKF can cut through carbon buildup on your exhaust pipes and make dirty hubcaps shine. It can also turn cloudy headlights clear again — clean, then dampen before sprinkling with BKF. Gently scrub, let sit for up to a minute, then rinse with warm water. Repeat until sparkling. Update dishes

To get rid of stains and scratches on mugs, glassware and porcelain servingware, sprinkle BKF on a damp sponge and wipe onto the scratched surface. Let sit for 10 to 15 seconds, then lightly scrub with a damp sponge. Rinse and wipe clean. Refresh sneakersAlways wear gloves when cleaning with BKF products. OK, I’ve broken this rule and gotten away with it, but that doesn’t mean I always will, and neither will you. I’m going to commit right here and now to wearing gloves when I use BKF. You can use Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser, Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser, or Bar Keepers Friend MORE Spray & Foam to clean your shower door (some people prefer the foam because it adheres to vertical surfaces well). All three products are safe to use on most non-porous surfaces, but before cleaning, apply a small amount of cleanser to an inconspicuous area of the shower door and the handles or fixtures, just to be sure. Apply and Scrub Whatever you’re cleaning around the home, you’re going to need products that are proven to be tough on dirt, grime and germs, but kind to surfaces like brushed metal and worktops. You probably can’t go wrong with a multi-purpose cleaner, as they are designed to lift off dirt without causing discolouration and damage to surfaces. Even hardy kitchen surfaces can fall victim to overly abrasive or reactive solutions, so do make sure you’re using the right one. Most of our cleaning solutions come in a range of scents, so you can freshen the air a little as you clean. Two jobs in one? Yes please.

The biggest mistake you can make, according to Bon Appetit , is to let the product sit for too long on a surface. This can cause discoloration and scratches. Instead, rinse it off after just one minute.”— Mashed — You Should Never Use Bar Keepers Friend on These Surfaces To clean your shower door with Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser, wet the shower door, then apply a small amount of cleanser to a wet sponge or non-scratch scrub pad and gently spread the cleaner evenly on the door’s surface. Allow up to one minute for the cleanser’s oxalic acid to penetrate the grime, then gently scrub the door, rinse well and dry it with a soft cloth. You may need to repeat these steps to remove stubborn stains or soap scum. Follow the same steps when using Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser (although you don’t need to wet the shower door before application).Pro Tip : If you’ve recently cleaned an area or item with another cleaner, rinse it off before applying BKF. 3. Don’t Go Bare Handed BKF powder has just the right blend of powdered oxalic acid and micro-abrasives to safely scour off even long-term mineral build-up without damaging fiberglass, chrome or stainless steel,” says Melissa Homer, chief cleaning officer with MaidPro.

Read on for a host of ways to put this hardworking, inexpensive helper to good use all over your home. A few caveats before you start: Wear gloves, don’t mix with other cleaning products, and always test in an inconspicuous spot first. Refresh bathroom surfaces and fixtures Apply the paste directly on the trouble spot, let sit for a minute, then wipe away. This helps all kinds of items in your garage, including golf clubs, garden tools, ice skate blades and old bikes. If using the spray cleaner, apply it to the grout and scrub lightly with a toothbrush or stiff nylon-bristle brush. If using the powdered cleanser, add a small amount of water to the cleanser to make a paste, apply it to the toothbrush, and scrub the grout lightly. Wipe the grout with a wet rag to remove excess cleanser, and dry with a soft cloth. Bar Keepers Friend MORE Spray & Foam is great for this purpose, and it wipes up cleanly. When cleaning grout areas, be sure that the surrounding tiles are porcelain or ceramic, not natural stone tiles such as marble, granite, or travertine. Don’t Forget the Fixtures The manufacturer says to avoid using BKF on porous surfaces like cast iron, granite, marble, wood, fabric, leather or painted surfaces. Ways To Use Bar Keepers FriendHere’s a video that shares what not to do with BKF. This Is the Biggest Mistake You’re Making with Bar Keepers Friend . Never use BKF in any situation where it could be difficult to rinse the area thoroughly. “The key is to use as small an amount of BKF as the project allows and rinse thoroughly. The micro-abrasive particles may temporarily leave a white film if not rinsed completely. The abrasive used in BKF will not scratch glass or porcelain when properly used.”— Bar Keepers Friend FAQ . 8. Don’t Make a Dry Run On glass cooktops, go with BKF Cooktop Cleaner. First, scrape off any food. Then cover the affected area with cleaner and let it sit, no longer than five minutes. Wet a sponge, apply more Cooktop Cleaner to the sponge, then wipe the stained area in a circular motion. Rinse the sponge and wipe cleaner from cooktop. Scour siding If you live in a hard water area, you’ll probably find you get a build-up of limescale around the element of your kettle. It can hugely reduce the efficiency of your kettle, and could eventually end up damaging it beyond repair. We have several descaler products for reducing and dissolving limescale, helping you to get boiling efficiently again. Did you know that, unlike BKF, many of the best-selling powdered cleaners contain bleach? Yes, they do. So never mix other cleaners wet or dry with our products. Bar Keepers friend mixed with bleach is especially dangerous because it creates chlorine gas. Use BKF alone or leave it alone!