12 Things You
Didn't Know You Could Clean
With Bar Keepers Friend
It works great on stainless steel, copper, and aluminum, and removes stuck-on grime and burnt food that other cleaning products can’t make a dent in.
1. Pots and Pans
2. Sneakers
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It’s great for adding a new shine to golf clubs, skates, metal baseball bats, and more.
4. Sports Equipment
Rather than spending hours picking at it, apply some of Bar Keepers Friend’s spray foam cleanser and watch the sticker come off with ease without leaving any residue behind.
5. Remove Sticky Labels
Scuffs and knife marks can mar white plates and other dishes, but they can be completely eliminated using Bar Keepers Friend.
7. Dinnerware
It can clean tires, wheels, headlights, and the dashboard, as well as the exhaust pipe.
8. Cars
Create a paste by mixing the powder formula of the cleanser with water and apply it to the surface of the grill with a scrub brush.
9. Grills
The product removes water spots and smudges, making metallic surfaces gleam and sparkle.
11. Metal Sinks and Faucets
Using either liquid or powder Bar Keepers Friend, clean your bike’s chain, frame, pedals, and handlebars.
12. Bicycles
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