Bar Keepers Friend Powder and Liquid (Soft Cleanser) share the same active ingredient (oxalic acid), but they excel at different tasks. The powder is a concentrated, gritty powerhouse meant for tough, restorative deep cleaning. The liquid is a pre-mixed, milder cream that is ready to use and ideal for vertical surfaces and routine cleaning.
Bar Keepers Friend is a powerful cleaner that works wonders on stainless steel, glass, and porcelain, but its active ingredient (oxalic acid) and abrasive nature can ruin delicate and porous surfaces. Never use it on cast iron, non-stick cookware, marble, granite, wood, leather, or painted surfaces.
Bar Keepers Friend Powder is a powerhouse abrasive meant for heavy-duty, restorative cleaning and tough, stuck-on stains. The Spray is a pre-mixed liquid designed for routine, everyday upkeep. It features an adjustable nozzle that dispenses either as a targeted spray or a vertical-clinging foam.
Yes, you can absolutely use Bar Keepers Friend (BKF) on Staub enameled cast iron. Both the powder and liquid/soft cleanser versions are safe to use on the interior and exterior to remove stubborn stains, baked-on oil, and heat haze.
They have the same active ingredient, so with the liquid you're basically paying for water. And since it's pre-diluted, with the liquid you're limited in how strong the cleaner can be. With the powder you can add just a bit of water for a very strong paste, or add more water for a gentler cleaner. That's it!
Neither powder nor liquid is universally "better"; the right choice depends on your specific laundry needs, your budget, and the types of stains you are dealing with.
As for cleaners, our Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware Cleaner will help keep your Dutch oven looking great, and is ideal for removing metal marks caused by metal tools. Bar Keeper's Friend, or a paste of baking soda and water, also comes in handy for cleaning tough stains, oil residue and marks on your Dutch oven as well.
Yes, you absolutely can. Bar Keepers Friend is highly effective for breaking down burnt-on grease and food on glass and ceramic stovetops.
Dry or combination skin is often more receptive to hydrating setting spray, while oily skin may require a more absorbent makeup setting powder to help combat shine. You can also use the two together (setting powder, then spray) for even more staying power.
Yes, Bar Keepers Friend (BKF) is a highly effective, heavy-duty cleaner. It relies on oxalic acid (a natural compound found in rhubarb) rather than bleach, making it incredibly powerful at breaking down rust, hard water stains, soap scum, and burnt-on grease.
The best foot odor product depends on your preference for application: Dr. Scholl’s Odor-X Ultra-Fighting Spray Powder is best for maximum sweat absorption, while Dr. Scholl’s Odor-X Probiotic Spray is excellent for directly treating the bacteria causing the odor.
Bar Keepers Friend is an oxalic acid-based cleaner used to dissolve rust, mineral deposits, and tarnish, making it ideal for metal and stainless steel. Ajax is a bleach-based alkaline cleanser with mild abrasives, best for whitening surfaces, cutting through everyday grease, and deodorizing.
Plumbers recommend cleaning toilets using distilled white vinegar for safe, natural maintenance, or commercial acidic/enzymatic cleaners for tough mineral buildup. They strictly advise avoiding harsh chemicals like drop-in bleach tablets, which can corrode internal rubber flappers and flush valves over time.
Professional oven cleaners primarily rely on industrial-grade alkaline degreasers, full disassembly, and mechanical scrapers to break down baked-on carbon. Because the secret to their success is combining heavy-duty chemistry with adequate dwell time, they use a core set of specialized products and tools.
Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser
Although the original cleanser is used on many surfaces, we highly recommend it for glass, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel.
Yes, you can absolutely use Dawn dish soap (including regular Dawn or Dawn Powerwash) to clean your glass top stove. Because it is designed to cut grease without harsh chemicals, it is highly effective and safe for glass and ceramic cooktops.
For a reliable streak-free shine, combine 1 cup distilled water, 12one-half12 cup white vinegar, and 12one-half12 cup rubbing alcohol. Add 2 drops of blue dish soap to cut grease. The alcohol helps the mixture evaporate quickly, preventing streaks.
The Le Creuset lifetime warranty does not cover damage to the non-stick surface caused by overheating or scratching. Overheating: Damage from overheating during cooking is instantly recognizable. The non-stick surface becomes discolored, and in severe cases will blister or peel away from the pan.
With a few minutes and a bit of elbow grease, I watched these pans transform into what looked like brand-new cookware. At home, I still use Bar Keepers Friend to polish my stainless steel dishwasher, fridge, and cookware, but over the years, I've found countless other uses for it.
Yes, you can use Bar Keepers Friend on ceramic and glass stove tops. It is highly effective at removing burnt-on food and grease without dulling or scratching the surface. However, you must use the right formulation and method to protect your stove.
Powder laundry detergent: Cons
Yes, powder laundry detergent can clog pipes. It typically happens when the powder does not dissolve completely, allowing the undissolved granules to combine with lint, hair, and soap scum to form a thick, solid buildup inside your plumbing.
In most modern washing machines, the 'cold' setting actually uses a mixture of hot and cold water to reach 60 degrees F, the minimum viable temperature. That means that in most cases you can use powder detergent on the cold cycle and get great results while saving energy and money.