I put my pot in the sink, dampened it with water, sprinkled Bar Keeper's Friend over the problem areas, and scrubbed—rather firmly—with a paper towel. In a few minutes, the stains were gone and my love for my Staub was renewed. (And the BKF worked to clean up my other scorch-bottomed pot, too.)
Caring for STAUB cast iron cookware is a breeze. Bar Keeper's Friend or baking soda will take care of any stubborn spots, and when you're done cleaning: just dry off and put it away. No seasoning required. Ever. What other questions do you have about STAUB cookware?
If food remains stuck in the pot/pan, it is advisable to soak it in warm water and dish soap, overnight if necessary. If still not completely clean, we recommend soaking the pot/pan in boiling water with two or three spoons of baking soda for a few minutes.
But it isn't hard to keep your Dutch oven's interior clean; hot water and soap will do the trick most of the time. For more challenging messes—such as staining or burnt on bits—Bar Keepers Friend, or various mixtures of baking soda, vinegar, or bleach are effective.
To use the Bar Keepers Friend, simply use a soft cloth or sponge and water and make it into a soupy paste. This can be used on the interior, as well as the exterior of your All-Clad.
Is it safe to clean the dishes and cookware with Bar Keepers Friend? Yes – when properly used, BKF is safe to use on food preparation and serving surfaces. In fact, BKF carries an NSF registration and can be found in many commercial kitchens.
Rinse the pan under water (this helps the Bar Keepers Friend from falling off the pan). Sprinkle about a tablespoon of Bar Keepers Friend on a small portion of the pan bottom. Using a damp sponge, get your elbow grease on and get scrubbing!
Seasoning regular cast iron provides a protective layer that separates bare metal from food and liquid. And helps prevent the cookware from rusting. However, every piece of Staub cookware is enamel-coated with three layers of glaze. So seasoning enamelware is unnecessary.
STAUB products are used and recommended by the world's greatest chefs. The drop structure in the lid ensures continuous moistening of the food. The inner coating is enamelled matte black. Cast iron is scratch resistant and very durable for long-lasting use.
Why Is Staub So Expensive? Handmade in northeastern France, each Staub Dutch oven undergoes a lengthy, multi-step process with a variety of quality-control checks along the way. (Fun fact: Le Creuset's cast iron Dutch ovens are also made in France!)
Did you know BKF is safe for enameled cast iron? 🧐 Take an example from Megan, who used our Soft Cleanser to clean up the burnt-on residue left on her.
Before first use: once unwrapped, remove any labels that may be attached to your product. Wash your product in soapy water and rinse under the hot tap. Wipe with a clean cloth and leave it to dry upside down. Your STAUB product is now ready to use.
Two words: heat & oil.
Using oil prevents food from sticking and helps to add another layer of seasoning as you cook.
if you have a fiberglass, cast-iron, porcelain, or acrylic bathtub give these two products a try Bar Keepers Friend and a Pumie scouring stick do a great job at cleaning these types of bathtubs!
My favorite items for cleaning my Le Creuset is the “scrub daddy” sponge and even better for stains or grease is the “Mr. Clean magic eraser.” It works wonders with hot soapy water! You can also persevere the integrity of your Le Creuset by hand washing and drying immediately.
It's important to not use anything too aggressive such as steel wool, sponges or other abrasive cleaning methods as these will strip your seasoning. For particularly difficult to clean messes, fill your pan halfway full with water and heat over the stove.
The simplest way to remove a lot of rust from cast iron is to make a slurry of Bar Keepers Friend and a couple of tablespoons of water in the pan and scrub the rust off using a stainless steel scrubber. We recommend wearing rubber gloves. Again, wash, dry, and re-season your pan afterward.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the mouth and intestinal tract. Skin corrosion/irritation: Not a skin corrosive. Eye damage/ irritation: Causes eye damage. Respiratory irritation: Dust may be irritating to the respiratory system.
Bar Keepers Friend can bring back the luster and shine of tarnished pans thanks to its key ingredient: oxalic acid. And that's where the rhubarb comes in. According to the lore of Bar Keepers Friend, in 1882, chemist George William Hoffman cooked a batch of rhubarb in a tarnished metal pan.