Stainless Steel & Cooktop Cleaner Kit (Care Guide)

Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser Stainless Steel Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaner with Cleaning Kit

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO If the product is accidentally ingested, drink milk or water and call a doctor immediately. If the product comes into contact with eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not mix the product with other chemicals, including bleach or ammonia. For prolonged use or sensitive skin, handle the product with gloves. This product is safe for septic systems.

For best results follow these simple tips:

Shake product well.
Use less product than you think you need. A little goes a long way!
Squeeze a small amount of product onto a wet surface or damp sponge.
To use as a glass shower door cleaner or on other vertical surfaces, apply product in a horizontal line to ensure a uniform coating.
Rub soiled surface with a damp sponge.
Rinse thoroughly within one minute of application.

Where to use:

***Some ingredients in BKF Soft Cleanser may etch or dull delicate surfaces. Before cleaning fiberglass, plastics, anodized aluminum, or brushed metal surfaces – including appliance exteriors – test first on a small, inconspicuous area.

SURFACES Stainless steel Brass, bronze, copper alloys Aluminum Ceramic Porcelain Glass Corian®	KITCHEN Sinks Cookware Stove cooktops and exteriors Oven door windows Countertops (non-stone) Plates (buffs out knife marks)
BATHROOM Sinks Faucets Toilets Bathtubs and showers Tiless and grout (not recommended for colored grout)	OUTDOORS Rust stains Grills Vehicles (test first) Siding Sporting equipment

Cleaning Tips for various items in your home:

1. Dishes

To remove those light scratches and dark marks on your plates, bowls, and other dishes, just apply a few drops of the Soft Cleanser and rub all around the area using a non-scratch pad (brown sponge). Let it sit for 10-15 seconds and then scrub gently. Rinse thoroughly with water after scrubbing. Do not let solution sit for longer than one minute.

2. Knives & Flatware

To spruce up your kitchen knives or flatware that are starting to rust, or looking a bit dull, a quick scrub with the Soft Cleanser will go a long way. Add a small amount of product and scrub with a damp low scratch pad (blue sponge). Rinse thoroughly with warm water after a minute of scrubbing. Rinse and repeat as needed. Do not let solution sit for longer than one minute.

3. Tarnished Silver

To clean tarnished silver trays and serving dishes, squeeze a few drops of the Soft Cleanser and scrub with a damp low scratch pad (blue sponge) in a circular motion. After a couple of times of scrubbing, rinse thoroughly with water and it will be bright and shiny once again!

4. Pots & Pans

Cleaning burnt cooked-on layer of grime on the bottom of your pots and pans is as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, rub a small amount of Soft Cleanser on the surface and let sit for a few minutes. Second, do a few scrub strokes on the broken-down grime with a damp low scratch pad (blue sponge). Lastly, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and just like that looking all brand new.

5. Showers & Tubs

Clean your porcelain or fiberglass tub, along with glass shower doors, tile and grout! Apply adequate amount of the Soft Cleanser in a horizontal line for uniform coating and do a few rounds of scrubbing with the low scratch pad (blue sponge). Rinse or wipe down with water after scrubbing.

6. Dishwasher

Build up or residue in your dishwater can be tackled easily with the Soft Cleanser solution. Apply a small amount of the product and scrub away with the low scratch pad (blue sponge). Run a rinse cycle on your dishwasher after you are all done.

7. Kitchen Sinks

Easily clean your stainless steel sink or porcelain sink with the Soft Cleanser product. First, rinse your sink with warm water. Next, apply adequate amount of the solution on a non-scratch (brown sponge) pad. Scrub all around the surface, use elbow grease as needed, and make sure to go along the metal’s grain to avoid scratching. Rinse the sink thoroughly with warm water after cleaning. Rinse and repeat as needed. Do not let solution sit for longer than one minute.

8. Glass Stovetops

To clean and restore your dirty scuffed and scratched glass stovetop, apply a small amount of the Soft Cleanser on the surface of the stove. Wet or damp a non-scratch pad (brown sponge) with warm water, then start scrubbing in a circular motion. Scrub away for a few rounds then wipe down with water after cleaning. Do not leave product on the surface for longer than 5 minutes.

9. Water-Stained Wood Furniture

Remove water rings on wooden furniture with a few drops of Soft Cleanser. After applying a very small amount to the surface, scrub gently with non-scratch pad (brown sponge) and then wipe down with a damp cloth after cleaning. Gone are those unsightly marks from your wooden surfaces.

10. Stainless Steel Appliances

To clean stainless steel appliances, apply a small amount of the Soft Cleanser product to a damp non-scratch pad (brown sponge) and gently scrub the surface in a circular motion. Do not let the solution stay for longer than one minute. Once you are done cleaning, wipe down with a damp cloth. The abrasive in BFK Soft Cleanser may harm the clear protective layer that repel fingerprints in some appliances, so apply product sparingly. For maximum appliance protection, use Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.

11. Enameled Cast Iron

If you own enameled Cast iron, chances are there are burns and stains left from all the long cooking. Tips for cleaning enameled cast iron, is only for enameled or lacquered cast iron cookware. Do not use this for standard cast irons. First, rinse the item with warm water. Next, squeeze an adequate amount of the Soft Cleanser on the area and start scrubbing with low-scratch pad (blue sponge) in a circular motion. After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with water. Rinse and repeat as needed based on the severity of the stains and burns.

12. Oven Glass Door

Grease layer may sometimes build up on the glass of your oven door and it seems impossible to clean without harsh cleaning products. With the Soft Cleanser, that could be done away with ease. First, make sure your oven has cooled down, then apply adequate amount of the product on a warm damp non-scratch pad (brown sponge). Rub the product all over the are and let is sit for 10-15 seconds. After, scrub away in a circular motion, then remove the cleanser within one minute by wiping away cleanly with a damp sponge or cloth. Grime gone in just minutes!

Thank you for your support and we hope you have clean and shiny home! EMPIRE MERCANTE