Bar Keeper's Friend

Gymrat · Post by **Gymrat** » Sun May 18, 2014 8:28 am

Last time I was at the store I saw where this comes in a liquid. It is a little pricier than the powder in the long run but it sure is worth it. It is way easier to use. I like to give my kettle and especially my conical a good cleaning with it every 2nd to 3rd brew. I did discover it is best not to use any type of scrubby though. I read where the blue ones are fine enough but can see scratches in my conical from when I used one. BF is gritty enough that you don't need any kind of scouring pad. John Palmer once said it is the only product available to the public that will clean SS enough to cause it to pacify itself.

Post by **BlackDuck** » Sun May 18, 2014 9:30 am

I love that stuff. I have not seen the liquid yet, I'll keep an eye out for it.

I don't use a scrubby thingy either, I just use a damp washcloth. Seems to work really good.

FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sun May 18, 2014 10:15 am

I should look for this, although I don't care if it's in liquid or powder form, frankly. I really ought to get my SS brewkettles sparkling clean, especially the largest one, which is reserved for AG fivers; it's looking kind of

. Next time I hit the LHBS.....

braukasper · Post by **braukasper** » Sun May 18, 2014 11:37 am

Amazon has it.

Gymrat · Post by **Gymrat** » Sun May 18, 2014 12:29 pm

I would be suprised if LHBS has it. It is usually at department or hardware stores.

Chuck N · Post by **Chuck N** » Sun May 18, 2014 1:45 pm

I always thought I was the bar keeper's friend.

FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sun May 18, 2014 2:10 pm

How does it differ from PBR? Which I believe I have, but have never used.

Gymrat · Post by **Gymrat** » Sun May 18, 2014 2:15 pm

It is gritty and contains oxalic acid which is the absolute best thing for cleaning stainless steel according to Palmer. Nothing else we can buy can cause stainless to pacify.

Rebel_B · Post by **Rebel_B** » Sun May 18, 2014 3:41 pm

Yeah, it's the best. Available at the lumberyard where I work.

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RickBeer · Post by **RickBeer** » Sun May 18, 2014 4:07 pm

Barkeeper's friend powers - Amazon - $4.80 for 12 oz

2 pack for $7.63 for 24 oz

3 pack for $10.40 for 36 oz

Liquid - 2 pack, 26 oz for $11.30

Prices on Amazon change constantly...

Gymrat · Post by **Gymrat** » Sun May 18, 2014 4:11 pm

I paid less than that at Target and had it immediately.

braukasper · Post by **braukasper** » Sun May 18, 2014 10:05 pm

world market 26 oz $3.99
WEBstaurant Store 26 oz $2.19 six or more $2.00
Soap.com 13 oz 2 pak $7.05

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