danemodsandy
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Cleansers and Uses:
Just for the record, I'm not a fan of BKF on new porcelain finishes, except to remove the occasional grey mark. It's a little too abrasive for general cleaning, and the problem is, the damage is subtle. You think you're getting away with it for a little while, but eventually you see dulling.
From gentlest to toughest, here's what I use for what:
SCRUB FREE: For general cleaning of new porcelain and fiberglass tubs and showers. This cleans by a chemical action; there is no abrasion from the product, though there could be some from scrubbing pads, etc. if you use the wrong one. This is a spray product, not a cleanser in a can.
CLR: A liquid, for removal of rust and lime stains from items that cannot withstand the use of an abrasive. Lime-Away is also good for this.
BON AMI: For general cleaning of new porcelain that needs scrubbing (Windex does fine on most porcelain that is just in need of regular cleaning). Especially good for keeping Le Creuset looking new; it removes starch film and scorching with ease, leaving a polished surface. Bon Ami uses an ultra-fine abrasive called feldspar that melts as it's used, so it does not scratch or dull.
AJAX: For general cleaning of porcelain that is already dulled from other cleansers. Today's Ajax does not scratch like the old stuff did.
CAMEO STAINLESS CLEANER: Gently abrasive; excellent for removing heat tint and starch film from stainless cookware. Leaves polished finishes sparkling, and burnishes brushed finishes to a soft glow.
CAMEO COPPER CLEANER: For copper and copper-bottomed cookware. Somewhat abrasive. Works by chemical action to "melt away" tarnish and stains. Leaves copper pink and slightly roughened, but this does not damage the copper; it's an appearance thing only.
BKF: For removal of marks on porcelain, Pyroceram, glass and metals. I personally don't use it for general cleaning at all, except as a one-time "spa treatment" on really dirty, neglected items.
ZUD: ABSOLUTELY still available, from Malco, a company specializing in reviving "dead" brands. For removal of rust, lime scale and blue copper stains from porcelain. Highly abrasive; not for general cleaning of anything.
[this post was last edited: 6/26/2013-12:41]
Just for the record, I'm not a fan of BKF on new porcelain finishes, except to remove the occasional grey mark. It's a little too abrasive for general cleaning, and the problem is, the damage is subtle. You think you're getting away with it for a little while, but eventually you see dulling.
From gentlest to toughest, here's what I use for what:
SCRUB FREE: For general cleaning of new porcelain and fiberglass tubs and showers. This cleans by a chemical action; there is no abrasion from the product, though there could be some from scrubbing pads, etc. if you use the wrong one. This is a spray product, not a cleanser in a can.
CLR: A liquid, for removal of rust and lime stains from items that cannot withstand the use of an abrasive. Lime-Away is also good for this.
BON AMI: For general cleaning of new porcelain that needs scrubbing (Windex does fine on most porcelain that is just in need of regular cleaning). Especially good for keeping Le Creuset looking new; it removes starch film and scorching with ease, leaving a polished surface. Bon Ami uses an ultra-fine abrasive called feldspar that melts as it's used, so it does not scratch or dull.
AJAX: For general cleaning of porcelain that is already dulled from other cleansers. Today's Ajax does not scratch like the old stuff did.
CAMEO STAINLESS CLEANER: Gently abrasive; excellent for removing heat tint and starch film from stainless cookware. Leaves polished finishes sparkling, and burnishes brushed finishes to a soft glow.
CAMEO COPPER CLEANER: For copper and copper-bottomed cookware. Somewhat abrasive. Works by chemical action to "melt away" tarnish and stains. Leaves copper pink and slightly roughened, but this does not damage the copper; it's an appearance thing only.
BKF: For removal of marks on porcelain, Pyroceram, glass and metals. I personally don't use it for general cleaning at all, except as a one-time "spa treatment" on really dirty, neglected items.
ZUD: ABSOLUTELY still available, from Malco, a company specializing in reviving "dead" brands. For removal of rust, lime scale and blue copper stains from porcelain. Highly abrasive; not for general cleaning of anything.
[this post was last edited: 6/26/2013-12:41]
