
To avoid a similar fate, remember not to use Bar Keepers Friend on these surfaces: marble, granite, plastic, nonstick pans, uncoated cast iron pans, wood, enamelware, and melamine.

In Bon Appetit, writer Alex Beggs sings the praises of Bar Keepers Friend, going so far as to call it her "only friend." She also notes it's damaged several items in her kitchen. However, using it on the wrong surface can be disastrous. Bar Keepers Friend, a powdered cleaning product that tackles even the most stubborn dirt and grease, can be a lifesaver. Doing your dishes can be easy enough, but when cookware and kitchen surfaces get weeks or even months of grime built up, scrubbing it off can be a real chore.

Cooking at home can be a fun and delicious activity, but cleaning up is usually less of a delight.
