Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish is the original powdered cleaner trusted for tackling rust stains, tarnish, mineral deposits, soap scum, grease and stubborn marks on many hard, non-porous surfaces.
It has become especially popular in New Zealand for restoring shower glass, stainless steel sinks, cookware, taps, tiles and other hard surfaces that need more than an everyday spray cleaner.
Unlike chlorine bleach-based cleaners, BKF uses oxalic acid, mineral abrasive and surfactant to help break down rust, lime, tarnish and built-up grime. It is bleach-free, but still powerful, so always use it as directed and test first on delicate or unknown surfaces.
Why people love BKF
Helps remove rust stains, mineral deposits, tarnish, soap scum and hard-water marks
Great for stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, tile, grout, copper, brass, aluminium, glass and more
Powder format lets you adjust the cleaning strength with water
Useful across the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, garage and outdoor areas
Bleach-free and safe for septic systems when used as directed
Customisable cleaning power
Because BKF is a powder, you can control the strength of the clean. Use a thicker paste for tougher stains, rust marks, mineral build-up and shower glass spots. Use a lighter slurry for everyday cleaning, stainless steel sinks, cookware and more delicate jobs.
For best results, keep the surface wet, rub gently with a damp cloth, sponge or suitable non-scratch pad, then rinse thoroughly within one minute of application. Do not let the product sit longer or scrub harder than necessary.
Where to use BKF Cleanser & Polish
BKF Cleanser & Polish can be used on many hard, non-porous surfaces, including:
Stainless steel
Copper and brass
Aluminium
Ceramic
Porcelain
Tile and grout
Glass and fibreglass, when tested first
Chrome
Corian® and other non-stone, non-porous benchtops
Popular uses
In the kitchen:
Stainless steel sinks
Pots, pans and cookware
Stove cooktops and exteriors
Oven doors
Porcelain or ceramic dishes
Backsplashes
Non-stone benchtops
In the bathroom:
Shower glass
Sinks and basins
Bathtubs
Taps and fixtures
Toilets
Tile and grout
Outdoors and around the home:
Rust stains on concrete, masonry and grout
Plant stains and pollution grime on hard surfaces
Brake dust on wheels, after testing first
Grills, tools, sports equipment, boats and other suitable hard surfaces
Surfaces to avoid
Do not use BKF Cleanser & Polish on:
Gold or silver, except sterling silver where appropriate
Marble, granite or other polished stone
Lacquered, painted, mirrored or coated surfaces
Wood, fabric, leather or other porous materials
Non-stick cookware
Cast iron
Appliance exteriors or coated stainless steel unless the manufacturer confirms it is suitable
How to use BKF Cleanser & Polish
Wet the surface first.
Sprinkle a small amount of BKF onto the wet surface.
Rub gently with a wet cloth, sponge or suitable non-scratch pad.
Rinse thoroughly within one minute of application.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
For stainless steel, rub in the direction of the grain where possible. Reapply if needed rather than leaving the product sitting for longer.
Caution
BKF is acidic and contains polishing compounds. It may etch, dull, scratch or discolour delicate surfaces if used incorrectly. Always test on a small, hidden area first, especially on fibreglass, plastics, anodised aluminium, brushed metal, coated surfaces or any surface you are unsure about.
Ingredients and safety
Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish is formulated with glass oxide abrasive, oxalic acid and surfactant.
Do not ingest, inhale or get in eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not mix with bleach, ammonia or other chemicals.
For prolonged use or sensitive skin, wear gloves.
Avoid breathing in powder dust. Wet the surface first and use in a well-ventilated area.
If swallowed, contact a doctor or poison centre immediately.
If product gets in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes.
BKF is safe for septic systems when used as directed. For full safety details, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Want to know why it’s so loved? Scroll down to read reviews from CleanPost customers.
Love the extra-large size. This product cleans well especially when used with a Scrub Mummy or Daddy. It removes soap scum and stains and is compatible with grey water and septic tanks.
Had to purchase another container, I love this, as I finally used up the last one. Brilliant for many cleaning surfaces and not harsh for my skin sensitivities.
Thank you 💛🤗
Couldn’t see through the shower glass on our new house shower - this product worked amazingly! We thought we were going to have to buy new doors but have come up like new!
This is my third time using this product. This size needs more shaking to get the powder out and the side rusted more quickly. Overall it is a very good product.
I've been using this product for over 3 years....effortless keeping my Scanpan pots and pans looking like new. Great on my glass shower door as well. This product does what it says and I love it!
The Cleanser .This does what it says it will do.
The Cookware . Is amazing. It will keep all your stainless steel pans like new, see photo. These pans are at least 15 years old, used daily. Were a real mess prior to BKF. I purchased this after the Cleanser as it just wasn't cutting it on the fry pans.
The More cleaner, I used on the glass shower doors and they look great now too.
I'm so pleased BKF is now available in NZ
We had two enamel coated cast iron burnt pans and kept them for a year. We decided to give Bar Keepers Friend a go at cleaning them before finally throwing them out. After quite a bit of elbow grease to scrub it worked like a charm. We honestly can say that we didn’t believe in the hype around this product but now we’re totally sold! Gonna use it on car headlights restoration next.
Purchased a second tin of cleanser as I was so happy with how our first shower scrubbed up. My first review shows the after of both sides but I was unable to upload the two photos together so am showing the before photo here with just the one side cleaned. It is an amazing product. I haven't been able to get the shower glass this clean in years. Makes the shower look like new. Love your product.
I am a repeat purchaser and love the knowledge that this is safe for the environment and a highly effective cleaner. It is safe on a variety of materials and leaves a gentle clean fragrance. It is expensive but is economical and safe for the environment. I would never use anything else again.
When I first cleaned my shower tiles with it, there was a white sheen left behind... The next time wiping it dry with a damp cloth seemed to work so that didn't happen. But it's not actually CLEANpost biodegradable and so forth is it...
Bar Keeper's Friend is my absolute go-to for everything from getting sticky labels off jars to shining up my stainless steel bench and sink. Sometimes I let myself wonder what I did before I knew about it, and I really don't know how I managed!
"I absolutely love this product and the quality is unmatched. The only downside is the delivery charge. When paying a premium for a high-quality item, you hope for complimentary shipping. Still a fantastic product, though!"
I brought some bar keepers friend. The teens were not cleaning the shower, so I used this bad boy. Very quickly, all the mould on the grout was off and the showers doors are gleaming! Love it! Thank you bar keepers friend, your my friend now! 👑😎❤️
I really love Barkeeper's Friend. I've only used the powder and in conjunction with scrub daddy, it's so good getting rust marks off cutlery, coffee & tea stains off cups, sink, scissors. Works wonders on my oven fryer surfaces as well.
Love my scrub daddy - use it everyday with Barkeeper's Friend.
Love my Dust Daddy - great on venetian blinds and the sills. I use it everyday wherever dust gathers. Turn it on its side and it gets into deep areas where dust settles
Used it to restore some stainless steel pans. They came up good in the end, but it still took quite a bit of elbow grease, so not a magical fix like I was hoping.
Great product and I love to use it. Just had issues with the parcel delivery. It didn’t have my flat number on it (probably a mistake from the address provider) and was nearly sent back.
It really cuts through stubborn and burnt grease at the bottom of pans and pots. With the aid of a good scorer, my pots and pans look good as new when Bar Keepers Cleanser is used