Barkeeper's Friend

[cbpeck]

I understand that Barkeeper's Friend is a commonly used product for cleaning bowls & lids. Are you all using the powdered version or the liquid?

It's been a while since I've done a restore, but I recall having excellent results with the powdered, and a bad experience with liquid Barkeeper's Friend.  The liquid formula, IIRC, etched the exterior of a black, late production bowl & lid after sitting in the sun for a few minutes before rinsing.

Can anybody else speak to this? Has anybody had experiences, good or bad, with the liquid formula?

[mike.stavlund]

STOP!! 

Please don't use Barkeeper's friend on the lids or bowls.  It will scratch the porcelain!

It is, however, the best thing ever for cleaning stainless steel. Also copper.  Just make sure you go with the 'grain'. 

Also in my experience, the liquid is more abrasive than the powder.  I realize this is counterintuitive, but I've found it to be true.

[cbpeck]

I suspect the liquid has an acidic element to it that can damage the porcelain.

If not Barkeeper's for the kettle, then what? Many of us have reported positive results with this product, but perhaps there is something better? I, for one, do not use steel wool on the exterior, though some people do.

[edhead35]

I believe both the liquid and powder have salicylic acid which is what makes it work so great.

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[harris92]

I've had ALOT of success with this product when applied to rusty spots on some pricey kettles (i.e. no scratches or fade).  The key for me was only applying to the rusty areas (i.e. don't swab down the whole grill) and follow the directions.

[WNC]

I've also had good results removing rust stains, especially around leg sockets and where handles join the bowl, and didn't notice any scratching. That being said I'd be really pissed if I did wind up messing up a kettle.

I used the powder and did go all over the bowl and lid, and was liking the results so much I used it on the legs and triangle. Well about 30 minutes later as I was finishing up I started to feel really, I mean really nauseous. 

Barely made it out of the shower, laid down for a bit and then read the directions.

Moral of the story: WEAR GLOVES!!!

Your body will absorb the acid though your skin...believe me it sucks.

[pbe gummi bear]

Bkf works really well for rust stains on the kettle. Let the chemicals do the work and don't rub excessively or leave it for too long.

[Neil_VT00]

@harris92 and @pbe gummy bear Are you guys using the liquid or powdered version?


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[pbe gummi bear]

Powder but I turn it into a paste BEFORE applying to the kettle