Richard Garcia
TVWBB Wizard
Which type of "Barkeeper's Friend Cleaner" for cleaning-up Cast Iron Pans??
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Steve Haack
TVWBB Member
Do you mean stripping and restoring? Get the yellow can.
https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/products/cleanser/
If you're talking about cleaning after cooking, I'd avoid it. It's abrasive to the metal and it'll start stripping your seasoning. Stick to regular dish soap and a scrubber or one of those chain link iron scrubbers.
https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/products/cleanser/
If you're talking about cleaning after cooking, I'd avoid it. It's abrasive to the metal and it'll start stripping your seasoning. Stick to regular dish soap and a scrubber or one of those chain link iron scrubbers.
Richard Garcia
TVWBB Wizard
Steve: Thanx for the reply and it is for ONLY cleaning purposes.
Jonathan Wexler
New member
I thought it was made for stainless steel. I would not use it on cast iron. I wouldn't use any abrasive on cast iron. I believe it is an acid based product combined with abrasives specifically for a reaction with stainless. Is there a different type that is good for cast iron that wont ruin the patina you build on purpose?
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Guru
BKF is the last thing I'd use on cast iron. This from The Barkeepers Friend web site:
"I’m going to begin this post with a warning. This article, tips for cleaning enameled cast iron, is only for enameled or lacquered cast iron cookware. BKF heavily advises AGAINST using BKF on regular, run-of-the-mill cast iron. So, please don’t attempt this on standard cast iron products."
"I’m going to begin this post with a warning. This article, tips for cleaning enameled cast iron, is only for enameled or lacquered cast iron cookware. BKF heavily advises AGAINST using BKF on regular, run-of-the-mill cast iron. So, please don’t attempt this on standard cast iron products."
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I’ve never even considered BKF for cast iron! Why would you do that?
Thanks Bob for posting that from the BKF site.
Thanks Bob for posting that from the BKF site.
Bob Bailey
TVWBB Guru
Good for just about anything else though.
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Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Totally agree, works a charm on stainless, enameled surfaces, ceramic. For anodized, I use “Bon Ami” doesn’t seem to mar or scratch that at all!Good for just about anything else though.
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