04 May, 2011

One Pot, Two Pot, Looks Like New Pot

When I arrived at my parent's for Easter dinz, along with an All-Clad skillet they needed to borrow, my father immediately whisked it away to the sink and moments later held up what looked like a brand new pot. All thoughts of buttercream were temporarily replaced with the magic of Bar Keepers Friend...

This was just as exciting as the time I discovered Goo Gone...

And, nooobody likes things Spic 'n Span clean like moi sooo, the very next day, my task that began with one pot...

Led to two pots...

Led to four then more...

Now they ALL look like new pots...

Even passing inspection by Le Commandant...

And, although I gave it a valiant effort, along with tooons of tennis elbow grease...

My Bar Keepers Friend could not resurrect the Simplex English Whistling Teapot I recently offed when I forgot to put water in before boiling. I think it may be time to plan the funeral...

Kindness of my Dad for my new Bar Kepper's Friend OCD tool and anyone who knows where I can find a new Simplex English Whistling Teapot in chrome that doesn't cost as much as an actually flight to London...XXOO

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21 comments:

  1. Tammy BMay 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I use Bar Keeper's Friend when I can't find Zud. Both are wonderful.

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  2. ilovelimegreenMay 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love Goo Gone too!

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  3. marylounortonMay 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I have never heard of it...but will definitely be looking out for it!

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  4. sleMay 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I use BKF all the time. Did you know it comes in a liquid formula? They have it at WS. Your pots look great!

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  5. Suburban PrincessMay 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    We have gone through a few kettles...someone keeps forgetting they put it on to boil and it boils dry!

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  6. Nelle SomervilleMay 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    It's worth its weight in gold! Best also for your Le Creuset pots too!

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  7. PatsyMay 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Not sure if my comment went thru.....have you tried chrome polish on your kettle? Boat or auto supply stores should carry it.

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  8. WorthyStyleMay 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love Bar Keepers. Its great.

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  9. mary anneMay 4, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So glad to know I am not the only one who absent-mindedly messes up lovely, expensive kitchen items.

    Thanks for the Bar Keeper hint.

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  10. Pigtown*DesignMay 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    LOVE this stuff. When I was on Nate Berkus, I made a comment about my bar keeper's secret and got a ton of e-mails asking what it was. I use it on my copper. Hate the new liquid stuff though, only use the powder.

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    All I know is I need one of those pot lid organizers!!!!!

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  12. Ashley the Bride to BeMay 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    You are so clever, thank you for the BKF tip...just received my first All Clad pots and pans at my shower on Saturday, so I am sure it will come in handy!

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  13. Elliott P.May 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I nasty looking (aka baked on/caked-on) metal items a light blast of OVEN CLEANER and stick them in a slighly warm oven for 15-ish minutes.
    Take them out and wipe them clean. Cookie sheets, tea kettles, can openers, scissors, the toaster, bottoms/backs of pots and pans... nothing is safe from this treatment.

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  14. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    BKF is the best stuff on the planet - not only fantastic on SS, but keeps my copper looking brand new. And removes rust - it's magic in a can. I agree though, the liquid version is a total waste of time, stick with the original powder. Oh - and it's always cheaper at Target than anywhere else.

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  15. Peachy KeenMay 4, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You just saved my lovely (but currently a tad tarnished) pots and pans! Thank you, thank you!

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  16. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Try as hard as you can to salvage that kettle, replacements are currently unavailable because the company who manufactured it for Simplex has gone out of business. This bit of bad news was cobbled together from much googling, I wanted one too but they're all sold out and not in production....YET....because hopes are that a new company will manufacture the kettle, so time will tell.

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  17. Town and Country HouseMay 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I definitely have pot envy! What a collection you have, little Missy! Thanks for the rec for BKF. I have been using Cameo, but will give BKF a try!

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Putting a little elbow grease into a well made pot pr pan always reminds me of my grandmother. I sometimes think I get more satisfaction out of a task like that or organizing the pantry (which I just finished) more than a great shopping find...almost.

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  19. pve designMay 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Are you for hire? Please tell Babe your are a "keeper!"
    pve

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  20. lindaMay 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I've tried it yesterday- and got great results. Thank you!!!
    -linda,ny

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  21. CaroleMay 10, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I love BKF for stainless and my LeCreuset. Your pots and pans collection is enviable.

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