Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser, 12 oz x 2, Multipurpose Cleaner, Degreaser

Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser is a concentrated, bleach-free cleaning powder designed to tackle heavy kitchen grease, stubborn rust, and mineral buildup. Using an oxalic acid formula, it provides heavy-duty stain removal for homeowners looking to restore neglected cookware, fixtures, and surfaces without needing liquid dilution.

In the kitchen, the cleanser works directly on baked-on grease, burnt pots and pans, sheet pans, and Dutch ovens. It is also formulated to remove coffee stains from mugs, utensil marks from ceramic dishes, and burnt residue from glass cooktops, stovetops, range hoods, and ovens. Application is straightforward: simply sprinkle the powder directly onto a wet surface and scrub.

Beyond cookware, this multi-surface powder handles bathroom and household buildup. It cuts through soap scum on tubs, removes rust stains from toilet bowls, and clears calcium and lime deposits from clouded glass and faucets. It is compatible with a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, porcelain, ceramic tile, grout, fiberglass, Corian, laminate, and cast iron, while remaining septic safe.

The primary limitation is surface compatibility. Because it is an abrasive oxalic acid powder, it is not suitable for porous surfaces such as natural stone, granite, marble, or wood. Buyers must also ensure surfaces are wet prior to application since it comes as a dry powder rather than a ready-to-use liquid spray.

Verdict: Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser is an ideal, dependable option for anyone needing to remove burnt grease from cookware, tarnish from metals, or hard water stains from bathroom surfaces. As long as you avoid using it on wood and natural stone, this two-pack delivers versatile, heavy-duty cleaning power across the home.

A great fit if you:

• Need to restore burnt stainless steel pots, sheet pans, or Dutch ovens
• Want to remove hard water mineral deposits and soap scum from bathroom fixtures
• Have brass, copper, bronze, or aluminum that requires tarnish removal
• Rely on a septic system and need a septic-safe cleaner

Consider something else if you:

• Need to clean natural stone surfaces like granite or marble
• Want a cleaner for finished or unfinished wood surfaces

How do you apply this cleanser?
You do not need to dilute it. Simply sprinkle the powder directly onto a wet surface to begin cleaning.

What surfaces should you avoid using it on?
It is not suitable for porous surfaces, including wood, granite, marble, and natural stone.

Is this cleaner safe for homes with septic tanks?
Yes, the formula is septic safe.

Does this product contain bleach?
No, it uses an oxalic acid formula that works without bleach.