Bar Keepers Friend Appliance care / cleaning

Bar Keepers Friend · Appliance care / cleaning

Bar Keepers Friend

Good7.5/10

Oxalic-acid cleanser brand from Indianapolis, long run by the SerVaas family, used on stainless steel, ceramic and cookware.

Founded: 1882
From: United States
HQ: Indianapolis, United States
Owned by: Forward Consumer Partners (majority, 2025)
Made in: United States
Also sold as: BKF, Bar Keeper's Friend

www.barkeepersfriend.com

Appliance care / cleaning

Good7.5/10Budget

Bar Keepers Friend is a cheap, long-established powder and liquid cleanser that shifts stains many cleaners cannot. It suits stainless sinks, pans and appliance fronts, but needs care on delicate finishes. Pair it with a polish for fingerprints.

Good at

Removes rust, water stains and tarnish from stainless steel
Bleach-free, so safe on stainless steel
Works on cookware, sinks and ceramic too

Weak at

Mildly abrasive; test on brushed finishes first
General cleanser, not a fingerprint-repelling polish

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Service & warranty

Cleanser & PolishSoft CleanserStainless Steel Cleaner & Polish

Best for: Deep-cleaning stainless steel and cookware on a budget

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Appliance care / cleaning brands in Australia

Bar Keepers Friend is #1 of 2, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price	Reliability	Value	Features	Service & warranty	Details
1	Bar Keepers FriendUnited States	7.5/10Good	Budget
2	HillmarkAustralia	7.5/10Good	Budget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.