I adore that Rajiv is, not only, reviving the domestic arts, but partnering with sponsoring companies that have 60 year old products no one else on YT would dream of working with. Fabulous! Who thinks of that?
As a senior who learned most cooking and housekeeping details the hard way back in the day ( LOL), I still enjoy Rajiv 's instructional videos! Rajiv: Your calm and soothing voice is a welcome change among the chaotic atmosphere in the world today. You are a treasure - thank you!
This is a life skill. Like writing in script, balancing your checkbook,(having a checkbook), washing your bedsheets every week, and making sure that your white clothing IS white. Ironing is a BIG one too.
I love ironing and when people find out I "still" iron, they make fun of me. As if! I couldn't care less--I think people that don't iron should be laughed at. They think they're fooling everyone with their "throw it in the dryer for a minute" trick. They look like they slept in their clothes!
This guy deserves his own show, line, everything. HE IS THE BEST. Wise beyond his years, and great to just listen to. Makes you feel inspired to even clean the sink!
I was taught housekeeping chores as a punishment and a degradating job, so I never really enjoyed them, and as a result I was either miserable in a dirty house, or miserable in a clean house due to feeling I had done something wrong. Content creators like Rajiv or Auri Katarina have rewired my brain into finding them joyful and peaceful, so now my house can be clean without me feeling miserable about it, and actually enjoy the process and the results. I'm glad I found them, because my life is a bit brighter.
It may seem trivial to learn how to clean a sink, but I believe they should put your videos as a long term course in schools(as well as doing the taxes, saving money, investing,...). No one ever taught us to do laundry, wash dishes or everything else, etc. and we often learn them by trial and error and most of us do these chores in a wrong way our whole life.
You have a good point. My mother had all girls and taught us everything she knew. Even our great grandmother and grandmother gave my sisters and I tips on cleaning, cooking and keeping a guest worthy house. My husband and I have one son and we taught him everything like making a bed, cooking, grocery shopping, and the importance of keeping his room and bathroom clutter free and neat. He learned how to do the laundry and even work in the yard and wash a car. On one occasion he went with some friends on vacation and at the end if the stay began cleaning up the rental home. His friends started calling him Martha Stewart after that and still use the moniker Martha now and again as a jibe. His girlfriend tells us that he's the best partner and shares all of the responsibilities of housekeeping, shopping and cooking with her. So at the least he has learned the importance of being a good partner. We also felt it was our responsibility to teach him fiscal responsibilities and brought him to the bank at a very early age to open his first savings/checking account. We taught him how to complete a deposit slip for his tooth fairy and birthday money. Then how to withdraw money and write a check to purchase something he wanted. We later taught him the pros and cons of debit cards. I have forwarded many of Rajiv's videos to our son to let him know how cool it is to be a successful, self-sufficient and creative guy. I hope Rajiv reach is far and wide and keeps expanding because what he is teaching, sharing and saying on his channel will make a difference in the lives of the younger generation. And...old girls like me just love everything about this dude!
I love Rajiv’s tips on housekeeping, even though I grew up being taught these from my mother. But it’s so gratifying to see a young man teaching others to do this. Thank you, Rajiv.
This is perfect timing as I move into my brand new home in a week or so and want to make sure the sink stays pristine. My ex, who is a chef, got me onto bar keepers friend to keep the saucepans pristine so I even have some on hand ready to go. Love the housekeeping videos so much, keep them coming!
Thank you! I also discovered Bar Keeper's Friend when I had a cookware mishap and the company's customer service rep told me it was the only stuff that would remove the marks safely.
Rajiv it finally hit me today while watching this video with a sense of calm coming over me - and I mean this in the most complimentary way - you are the Mr. Rogers for adults! Can’t wait for the next lesson…
This video is one of the most genuine sponsorships I've seen on RUclips. It's clear that you actually like BKF, and you're providing relevant, valuable information as well. Thank you, Rajiv!
Barkeepers’ Friend has another magical property: it removes those scratches marks, or knife traces, or whatever they are on dishes. You know those hairlines black traces? It removes them with a gentle scrub. Incredible.
And of course we love you, Rajiv! Bar keepers friend does come in a liquid version, ,too. My sink story is I was staying at a monastery in upstate NY one time and during our work meditation time I decided the kitchen sink needed cleaning. When I came down to breakfast the next morning, one of the nuns wrote on the white board "to the angel who cleaned the sink, deep gratitude!". It warmed my heart that someone would appreciate it so much. A podcaster named "the flylady" who is an organizer, had a segment years ago on cleaning your kitchen sink that I always remember. Thank you Rajiv!
I've had similar experiences where I've cleaned the sink of friends when I'm a guest staying overnight and they've noticed and said the same thing, "someone cleaned this sink!" or "what happened to the sink?!" It is a nice gesture that takes little effort...and it is often appreciated.
I cleaned half of my sister's sink with Comet, half with Bar keepers Friend. She was amazed at the difference. Bar keepers Friend was the clear winner!
Loved this video! I sometimes struggle with keeping a clean house as someone with depression, and it's so helpful to see ways to reframe household cleaning tasks as meditative, enjoyable self care. Seeing the way Rajiv cleans the sink and the pride and happiness that comes from having a sink ready to go for whatever the next day brings helps me to think about cleaning the sink at the end of the night as something more than an unpleasant chore to be avoided. Time to go buy some barkeepers friend 😊
I hear You , and reminds me of a book Simple Abundance where the author changed House work into HOUSE CARE ...such a powerful shift for me and will put on my fave music, turn on light, maybe even light some incense ...and do as much as I can while the cd plays ...feels so good afterwards x
I, also, have used Bar Keepers Friend for many years, and love it. This video is a perfect demonstration of keeping a sink pristine! As always, thank you, Rajiv! (PS: Your channel should be required learning for teens and young people, before going out on their own in life! You teach in such a clear and positive way, and bring real value to caring for a home to make it a haven, not a flop house!)
I was thinking the same thing. I'm adding these videos to a playlist for my baby sons when they reach that age called "Man Training." These domestic skills are needed for all youth.
I have had a playlist for my son for these skills. We watch a "life video" every night and reference our skills that we have learned. ❤ This is going on the list for sure. A task elevated with a kind, calm, male influence. Fantastic.
I love your videos so much. I was excited to see Barkeepers Friend being in the spotlight. We used it for everything in the restaurant years ago, and I started using it at home, as well. It is fantastic for cleaning the copper on the bottoms of my pots and pans, too. They look like new with very minimal effort. The cookware was a wedding present I’ve had for 35 years, and they look like new.
Will watch anything Rajiv puts out, with great interest. Always open to his teachings. Have to admit I really, really, embraced his Mr. Sassy Pants humor during the box making episode. BOX MAKING…….I flippin’ watched it TWICE, for goodness sake.
I couldn’t live without Bar Keepers! I clean the grout in my bathroom with it too. Make a paste, use an old toothbrush, scrub and let it set for 30 minutes or so and when you wipe it off your grout will look much better. I love your kitchen Rajiv. ❤
It truly is the best for cleaning the sink, and their liquid version is amazing for removing soap scum in the bathroom. Thank you for sharing how you lovingly care for your home.
Before I finished watching this video, I paused it to wash out my kitchen sink and did my dishes. Thanks for the motivation. You are so genuine and kind.
It is not offen that I see a ritual I grew up doing. I was taught to scrub the sink after doing dishes every night with Bar Keepers Friend. Especially stainless steel. It really makes a difference and I too notice when sinks are not polished. thanks for your videos. I love them all!
Greetings from Australia! You’ve inspired me to go clean my sink. I never heard of this brand, but Google tells me it’s at my local supermarket!!, ps..I’m glad you pronounced Herbs with an ‘h’, instead of Erbs, proper English!
It is great stuff. Aussies see if they have something like it there. This is about as cheap as comet and last forever. There is something like "Pink Stuff", not popular or maybe not available here, un US. This is for mostly for cleaning copper, brass, any metal, but great for anything, and doesn't scratch. Search of equivalent. Should be less than 1 USAD or there about.
Love this! I just bought my first house after living with my parents for years and you’re teaching my so many great life skills! I think about your dish washing video all the time. I’m always in my head saying “this pan has eggs on it so we rinse with cold water” etc
Thank you for showing how bar keeper’s friend works. I lived in a semi modern apartment and my bathtub were getting hard to clean with baking soda and soap, etc. One day I gave a shot to those scrubbing bubbles but I hated the smell (got a minor allergic reactions) and it didn’t clean the tub at all. So I got a bottle of barkeeper’s Friend and finally tried first today. My old plastic tub looks so white and sparkly shiny ❤❤❤❤ Truly made my day. Thank you Rajiv🙏🏻
You can also enjoy giving your baby a bath in a clean kitchen sink! My family has done this for generations. The baby is at a good height for your back. My favorite part is cradling their little heads in the crook of my elbow to keep them relaxed and speaking softly and smiling basically just a few inches from their faces while bathing them. Such a great way to share little smiles and do a lot of bonding!
You can coat the interior of the oven with the Bar Keeper's Friend paste (mix the powder with a bit of water and apply it to the metal with gloved hands) and then let it sit for as long as it'll stay wet. It'll help remove the crud, but you'll need to use major elbow grease.
A few years ago I purchased a Dupray Neat steam cleaner (Cost about $150). It's small and compact, but I've used it almost daily ever since. It is super powerful and cleans my oven incredibly well. It blasts off the grime. I don't allow the water to build up and mop it up immediately, but I've never used anything that's better. Then, if there are little pieces of crud, I'll use Barkeeper's Friend to get those off. I highly recommend a steam cleaner for those really tough jobs. (Oh and you can't believe how clean it gets windows...just don't use it in cold weather or it might break the glass.)
I really love these videos. The apartment cleaning one helped show me how cleaning can be a peaceful practice and not a chore. My dad always said, the first rule of zen is wash your bowl. I also think that cleaning your friends sink (and dishes) when they have you over is the sweetest thing to do, and a great way to hang out while they put away leftovers.
The calm and intentional way that you live your life is so inspiring. I literally just watched you clean your sink and loved every minute of it! In this world of overproduction and stress, you are a breath of fresh air.
Rajiv, I always thought I was the only one who cleaned the sink drainer. Being blessed now with a dishwasher, I have two drainers so that I always have one in the sink while the other is in the dishwasher.
I think people don't know why it's so special. It's not the same thing as Ajax or Comet. It's not a bleach-based cleaner. It has oxalic acid in it. I use it to clean my enameled dutch oven when it gets stained. You can use it to clean your oven racks and even the inside of the oven door if you don't scrub too hard, just make a thinnish solution of it and spread it over the door and let the oxalic acid do its thing. Amazing stuff.
Watching his videos makes me feel that is perfectly ok to appreciate the smaller things. To appreciate the time, talent and effort that’s gone into making all the things we grew up using. Not everything has to be disposable or temporary.
Love your channel! I have used Barkeepers Friend for years. One thing I would like to mention, that I may have missed in this video is cleaning the area under the slight overhang between your beautiful counter top and your beautiful sink. Overtime mold can build. I only mention this because my daughter experienced this problem. Looking forward to all the other videos you will create.🤗
As a Caribbean woman, I was taught to do this as I was taught to walk and speak! lol my children know when the “kitchen is closed”. That means the sink has been washed and done for the day.
I like that saying. _"The Kitchen is closed."_ I saw another woman on RUclips say _"put your kitchen to bed, before you go to bed",_ meaning always clean it at night and wake up to a clean kitchen in the morning.
It's amazing how many people truly do not know how to clean a sink, any sink. Down the drain, under the rim, around the faucets... it feels so good when it sparkles!
Growing up in the 70s-80s we would divide the after supper kitchen cleaning duties. The last thing to be done was what we called « doing the spic and span » - it consisted of cleaning the surfaces - stove top, counters, kitchen table and of course cleaning the sink. We used some scouring powder for the sink and faucet.
YES!!! When I worked in restaurants, I always dried the sink after washing it at the end of a shift--it gave such a wonderful sense of closure to the evening. I have to admit I don't do it at home, but Rajiv's video has inspired me to go back to the sink-drying ritual. I am really enjoying these beautiful videos and the comments from others who have been inspired by them.
I always use Barkeeper's Friend &/or Bon Ami. Once or twice a week I'll put baking soda and white vinegar down all my drains to help keep them fresh and clog free. Thanks for a great video. We always expect the unexpected with Rajiv. That's why we love him 👍
Baking soda, vinegar, then boiling water. I know I’m genX, but my mother was a NUT. I just did this 2 days ago in the kitchen & 1st floor half bath cuz boys. They see it, they love the results. Kills drain flies. Saves money. Thank you for validating me. I will be buying BKF. I been using harsh cleanser on stainless steel sink but I do clean the drain traps & replace them. I do not have beautiful ones like Rajiv!
I think people with nice things like to keep them looking beautiful. I clean my sink out almost every night the same way you do. I love Bar Keepers Friend too.
A very fitting sponsorship, congrats! I found you through the HGTV videos and love that you started your own channel. Thank you for teaching us, showing the joy in the everyday, and sharing what you love.
Honestly I can clean my whole house with just: Dawn, Bar Keepers, bleach and Mrs Meyers (for aromatherapy). I’ve tried to find alternative to bleach, but haven’t had any luck. Most alternatives don’t get things white enough or damage my clothes.
It’s so inspiring to watch someone clean. He is the male Martha Stewart. I take one more step. During the night I leave the stopper off so that the drain can dry as much as possible.
Growing up, my grandfather drilled it into me to keep the sink clean! When I moved into my first apartment, it was one of the first cleaning products I picked up. It cleaned out a lot of the rust stains the previous tenant left behind on the appliances. This video was so soothing to watch!
@@rajivsurendra Hahahah, awww, it's so delightful that you're as excited as I am! I _did_ devour it and it's DELIGHTFUL!!! Thank you for this "meal", Rajiv and team. 💕
Thank you Rajiv. I have been using barkeepers friend for over 20 years. I started using it when our house had a porcelain kitchen sink and my pots and pans would leave gray scuff marks. It removed them effectively. The owner of the home we were renting couldn’t believe how beautiful her sink was when we moved out. It broke my heart when barkeeper’s friend became exclusive to RH, but I am so glad to see it back in my local grocery store.
I've used BKF my entire adult life. My mom swore by it. She used to make a paste with Palmolive Dish Soap and BKF. That would clean just about anything. Love this video.
Wow! That sink in the basement was an impressive restoration! I don’t think the company that makes Bar Keepers Friend ever made such a compelling video. You are the perfect spokesperson! Like I will basically watch you do anything at this point. Lol ❤ Will be buying this product too.
Rajiv's work has offered me inspiration and perspective over the last several weeks. Thank you for reminding me to not let the haters stop me from doing my thang.
I always have Barkeepers Friend under all my sinks and was happy to see I clean similarly. I also use it on my tile shower, works great. Thank you Rajiv. I always enjoy your passion for the simple things in life. It is inspiring. please continue to make videos.
Well, well... I hadn't heard of Bar Keepers Friend before this, but now I've got some coming in the mail tomorrow. They probably don't know how lucky they are to get Rajiv to endorse their product.
I would really love to see you tackle something like how you handle bins or keeping the bathroom clean, seeing your philosophy on the "worst" parts of the house would be very helpful
Oh my goodness I am 60 yrs old and my mom had nothing but BarKeepers Friend to clean out our country sinks. To this day 50 yrs later I still use this amazing product. Thanks for sharing. It truly is the best 💕💕
Cleaning a sink? Why are we watching? Its because we love Rajiv! ❤
Ain't THAT the truth 😂❤
And then I actually got giddy when you found a basement sink to clean!!
Love for Rajiv notwithstanding, I want to know how to clean my sink better!!! And I like cleaning videos they are calming.
Oh my! I’ve also always used Barkeepers friend for many many years and swear by it. It’s the best-love it and so glad to see you do too 😊❤
Yes, I already know how to clean a sink and already use barkeeper’s friend (on the bathtub too) but watched the whole video anyway just for Rajiv 🤗
I adore that Rajiv is, not only, reviving the domestic arts, but partnering with sponsoring companies that have 60 year old products no one else on YT would dream of working with. Fabulous! Who thinks of that?
I don’t believe he’s sponsored by this company. Maybe he will be after this. 😊
Description bar...sponsored😊
I know, right? Brilliant!
As a senior who learned most cooking and housekeeping details the hard way back in the day ( LOL), I still enjoy Rajiv 's instructional videos! Rajiv: Your calm and soothing voice is a welcome change among the chaotic atmosphere in the world today. You are a treasure - thank you!
This is a life skill. Like writing in script, balancing your checkbook,(having a checkbook), washing your bedsheets every week, and making sure that your white clothing IS white. Ironing is a BIG one too.
I love ironing and when people find out I "still" iron, they make fun of me. As if! I couldn't care less--I think people that don't iron should be laughed at. They think they're fooling everyone with their "throw it in the dryer for a minute" trick. They look like they slept in their clothes!
What happened to the checkbook vid? It got deleted?
@@LaLadybug2011 nothing like fresh, crisp white bedsheets, and a perfectly wrinkle free shirt. I love ironing
I hope he does an ironing video sometime. I could learn some things about that.
These videos are not only enjoyable to watch, they provide an important service for young people who don't get Home Ec courses anymore.
This guy deserves his own show, line, everything. HE IS THE BEST. Wise beyond his years, and great to just listen to. Makes you feel inspired to even clean the sink!
So true. I'm going to clean my sink now🥰
I was taught housekeeping chores as a punishment and a degradating job, so I never really enjoyed them, and as a result I was either miserable in a dirty house, or miserable in a clean house due to feeling I had done something wrong. Content creators like Rajiv or Auri Katarina have rewired my brain into finding them joyful and peaceful, so now my house can be clean without me feeling miserable about it, and actually enjoy the process and the results. I'm glad I found them, because my life is a bit brighter.
I love this comment so much !!!!!!!!! So powerful! Thanks for sharing!
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That was beautiful...and so very true !
Rajiv always comes in like a gangster - even with the most simplest of things. just perfect.
It may seem trivial to learn how to clean a sink, but I believe they should put your videos as a long term course in schools(as well as doing the taxes, saving money, investing,...). No one ever taught us to do laundry, wash dishes or everything else, etc. and we often learn them by trial and error and most of us do these chores in a wrong way our whole life.
You have a good point. My mother had all girls and taught us everything she knew. Even our great grandmother and grandmother gave my sisters and I tips on cleaning, cooking and keeping a guest worthy house. My husband and I have one son and we taught him everything like making a bed, cooking, grocery shopping, and the importance of keeping his room and bathroom clutter free and neat. He learned how to do the laundry and even work in the yard and wash a car. On one occasion he went with some friends on vacation and at the end if the stay began cleaning up the rental home. His friends started calling him Martha Stewart after that and still use the moniker Martha now and again as a jibe. His girlfriend tells us that he's the best partner and shares all of the responsibilities of housekeeping, shopping and cooking with her. So at the least he has learned the importance of being a good partner. We also felt it was our responsibility to teach him fiscal responsibilities and brought him to the bank at a very early age to open his first savings/checking account. We taught him how to complete a deposit slip for his tooth fairy and birthday money. Then how to withdraw money and write a check to purchase something he wanted. We later taught him the pros and cons of debit cards. I have forwarded many of Rajiv's videos to our son to let him know how cool it is to be a successful, self-sufficient and creative guy. I hope Rajiv reach is far and wide and keeps expanding because what he is teaching, sharing and saying on his channel will make a difference in the lives of the younger generation. And...old girls like me just love everything about this dude!
I love Rajiv’s tips on housekeeping, even though I grew up being taught these from my mother. But it’s so gratifying to see a young man teaching others to do this. Thank you, Rajiv.
@@grt764 most times, the parents themselves don’t know.
@@jgirldo2691 you're a great mom 😊
This is perfect timing as I move into my brand new home in a week or so and want to make sure the sink stays pristine. My ex, who is a chef, got me onto bar keepers friend to keep the saucepans pristine so I even have some on hand ready to go.
Love the housekeeping videos so much, keep them coming!
Thank you!
I also discovered Bar Keeper's Friend when I had a cookware mishap and the company's customer service rep told me it was the only stuff that would remove the marks safely.
When you’re as chill and laid back as Rajiv WHAT ISN’T meditative ☺️💕
Nicely said, brilliant 🙂
Congrats on the sponsorship, Rajiv! When I worked as a bartender I used this stuff all of the time. It really works wonders on stainless steel sinks!
Rajiv it finally hit me today while watching this video with a sense of calm coming over me - and I mean this in the most complimentary way - you are the Mr. Rogers for adults! Can’t wait for the next lesson…
It's an honor to know you feel that way!
Well said!
My thoughts exactly!
My favorite part was the BONUS sink in the creepy basement at the end of the video. Wow! What a difference the Barkeeper's Friend made!😮
This video is one of the most genuine sponsorships I've seen on RUclips. It's clear that you actually like BKF, and you're providing relevant, valuable information as well. Thank you, Rajiv!
Barkeepers friend is my number one cleaning supply. We always use it in out bathrooms as well - works like a charm.
Same.
So what's the difference with good old Ajax powder? 🙂
@@MataH1 bkf doesn't use bleach! for those sensitive to bleach, it is a good alternative
@@hellogoodbritt ah thanks, I didn't know there is bleach in Ajax.
@@MataH1it removes better mineral deposits.
Chicken juice lol. You’re welcome to come clean my stainless steel sink, anytime ☺️ Bar keepers friend is my friend, too…love that stuff!
Barkeepers’ Friend has another magical property: it removes those scratches marks, or knife traces, or whatever they are on dishes. You know those hairlines black traces? It removes them with a gentle scrub. Incredible.
Siiiiigh. And what a sink. Pure white perfection. Double sigh.
And of course we love you, Rajiv! Bar keepers friend does come in a liquid version, ,too. My sink story is I was staying at a monastery in upstate NY one time and during our work meditation time I decided the kitchen sink needed cleaning. When I came down to breakfast the next morning, one of the nuns wrote on the white board "to the angel who cleaned the sink, deep gratitude!". It warmed my heart that someone would appreciate it so much. A podcaster named "the flylady" who is an organizer, had a segment years ago on cleaning your kitchen sink that I always remember. Thank you Rajiv!
I've had similar experiences where I've cleaned the sink of friends when I'm a guest staying overnight and they've noticed and said the same thing, "someone cleaned this sink!" or "what happened to the sink?!" It is a nice gesture that takes little effort...and it is often appreciated.
@@rajivsurendra love that -- you're guaranteed to be invited back, and a guest's way of showing thanks and giving something in return.
@@rajivsurendra Does that mean that you carry Barkeepers Friend with you on your visits to friends? 🙂
I cleaned half of my sister's sink with Comet, half with Bar keepers Friend. She was amazed at the difference. Bar keepers Friend was the clear winner!
Interesting!!!!
Really?! Good to know!
Loved this video! I sometimes struggle with keeping a clean house as someone with depression, and it's so helpful to see ways to reframe household cleaning tasks as meditative, enjoyable self care. Seeing the way Rajiv cleans the sink and the pride and happiness that comes from having a sink ready to go for whatever the next day brings helps me to think about cleaning the sink at the end of the night as something more than an unpleasant chore to be avoided. Time to go buy some barkeepers friend 😊
I hear You , and reminds me of a book Simple Abundance where the author changed House work into HOUSE CARE ...such a powerful shift for me and will put on my fave music, turn on light, maybe even light some incense ...and do as much as I can while the cd plays ...feels so good afterwards x
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I, also, have used Bar Keepers Friend for many years, and love it. This video is a perfect demonstration of keeping a sink pristine! As always, thank you, Rajiv! (PS: Your channel should be required learning for teens and young people, before going out on their own in life! You teach in such a clear and positive way, and bring real value to caring for a home to make it a haven, not a flop house!)
Thanks, Jeanne!
I was thinking the same thing. I'm adding these videos to a playlist for my baby sons when they reach that age called "Man Training." These domestic skills are needed for all youth.
I have had a playlist for my son for these skills. We watch a "life video" every night and reference our skills that we have learned. ❤ This is going on the list for sure. A task elevated with a kind, calm, male influence. Fantastic.
I love your videos so much. I was excited to see Barkeepers Friend being in the spotlight. We used it for everything in the restaurant years ago, and I started using it at home, as well. It is fantastic for cleaning the copper on the bottoms of my pots and pans, too. They
look like new with very minimal effort. The cookware was a wedding present I’ve had for 35 years, and they look like new.
Rajiv matching his shirt and kitchen gloves! ❤
Rajiv, now when i do household chores i always think of you and the calm, purposeful way you do things. Makes things so much more pleasant 💖
It’s true..❤🤗
Mr. Rajiv, can you do more videos about how to display items beautifully or dare I saw ‘decorate’?
Will watch anything Rajiv puts out, with great interest. Always open to his teachings. Have to admit I really, really, embraced his Mr. Sassy Pants humor during the box making episode. BOX MAKING…….I flippin’ watched it TWICE, for goodness sake.
There's only one person that I'd watch clean sinks for 11 minutes haha. Going to clean my kitchen sink tonight! Feelin inspired
As a "clean freak", Rajiv's videos are like therapy for me. I could watch him teaching me to clean things for hours.😂
I couldn’t live without Bar Keepers! I clean the grout in my bathroom with it too. Make a paste, use an old toothbrush, scrub and let it set for 30 minutes or so and when you wipe it off your grout will look much better. I love your kitchen Rajiv. ❤
That is the most beautiful sink I have ever seen. The stopper, drain and faucet absolutely make it.
Hah! I can't believe I actually enjoyed watching a video on sink cleaning. Thanks Rajiv. I'm gonna go clean my sink now.
It truly is the best for cleaning the sink, and their liquid version is amazing for removing soap scum in the bathroom. Thank you for sharing how you lovingly care for your home.
Before I finished watching this video, I paused it to wash out my kitchen sink and did my dishes. Thanks for the motivation. You are so genuine and kind.
You make the everyday routines seem special and something I want to do!❤
It is not offen that I see a ritual I grew up doing. I was taught to scrub the sink after doing dishes every night with Bar Keepers Friend. Especially stainless steel. It really makes a difference and I too notice when sinks are not polished. thanks for your videos. I love them all!
Bar Keepers Friend is amazing and it's wonderful to wake up to a clean sink in the morning.
I feel so validated that I’m not the only one obsessed with things like this.
Greetings from Australia! You’ve inspired me to go clean my sink. I never heard of this brand, but Google tells me it’s at my local supermarket!!, ps..I’m glad you pronounced Herbs with an ‘h’, instead of Erbs, proper English!
PS Bunnings had never heard of it!
It is great stuff. Aussies see if they have something like it there. This is about as cheap as comet and last forever. There is something like "Pink Stuff", not popular or maybe not available here, un US. This is for mostly for cleaning copper, brass, any metal, but great for anything, and doesn't scratch. Search of equivalent. Should be less than 1 USAD or there about.
Love this! I just bought my first house after living with my parents for years and you’re teaching my so many great life skills!
I think about your dish washing video all the time. I’m always in my head saying “this pan has eggs on it so we rinse with cold water” etc
Bar Keepers Friend is also great for cleaning the Instant Pot insert and the white enamel inside of enamel coated cast iron cookware.
The most beautiful commercial that I've ever seen. I will probably be a customer for life now!
Thank you for showing how bar keeper’s friend works. I lived in a semi modern apartment and my bathtub were getting hard to clean with baking soda and soap, etc. One day I gave a shot to those scrubbing bubbles but I hated the smell (got a minor allergic reactions) and it didn’t clean the tub at all.
So I got a bottle of barkeeper’s
Friend and finally tried first today. My old plastic tub looks so white and sparkly shiny ❤❤❤❤ Truly made my day. Thank you Rajiv🙏🏻
You can also enjoy giving your baby a bath in a clean kitchen sink! My family has done this for generations. The baby is at a good height for your back.
My favorite part is cradling their little heads in the crook of my elbow to keep them relaxed and speaking softly and smiling basically just a few inches from their faces while bathing them.
Such a great way to share little smiles and do a lot of bonding!
I did this with mine.
Thanks, Rajiv, and much love all the way from 🇵🇭! Your videos are going to help me so much as I am starting my kids with more household chores 😊
I love how you are passionate about the mundane tasks of life.. I love a sparkling sink.
This is great! Could you do a video about cleaning an oven? I recently moved into a new place and it's become my new personal nightmare.
You can coat the interior of the oven with the Bar Keeper's Friend paste (mix the powder with a bit of water and apply it to the metal with gloved hands) and then let it sit for as long as it'll stay wet. It'll help remove the crud, but you'll need to use major elbow grease.
A few years ago I purchased a Dupray Neat steam cleaner (Cost about $150). It's small and compact, but I've used it almost daily ever since. It is super powerful and cleans my oven incredibly well. It blasts off the grime. I don't allow the water to build up and mop it up immediately, but I've never used anything that's better. Then, if there are little pieces of crud, I'll use Barkeeper's Friend to get those off. I highly recommend a steam cleaner for those really tough jobs. (Oh and you can't believe how clean it gets windows...just don't use it in cold weather or it might break the glass.)
I love doing my dishes and cleaning my sink at the end of the day!
It's a reset for meeeee😂I wouldn't have it any other way!
Loved your video! ❤❤❤❤
I really love these videos. The apartment cleaning one helped show me how cleaning can be a peaceful practice and not a chore. My dad always said, the first rule of zen is wash your bowl. I also think that cleaning your friends sink (and dishes) when they have you over is the sweetest thing to do, and a great way to hang out while they put away leftovers.
The calm and intentional way that you live your life is so inspiring. I literally just watched you clean your sink and loved every minute of it! In this world of overproduction and stress, you are a breath of fresh air.
Rajiv, I always thought I was the only one who cleaned the sink drainer. Being blessed now with a dishwasher, I have two drainers so that I always have one in the sink while the other is in the dishwasher.
How? How by all that’s Holy does this guy make cleaning a sink fascinating?
Most people were not taught to was a sink. I grew up with my mother using bar keepers friend. Best cleaner ever.
I think people don't know why it's so special. It's not the same thing as Ajax or Comet. It's not a bleach-based cleaner. It has oxalic acid in it. I use it to clean my enameled dutch oven when it gets stained. You can use it to clean your oven racks and even the inside of the oven door if you don't scrub too hard, just make a thinnish solution of it and spread it over the door and let the oxalic acid do its thing. Amazing stuff.
Watching his videos makes me feel that is perfectly ok to appreciate the smaller things. To appreciate the time, talent and effort that’s gone into making all the things we grew up using. Not everything has to be disposable or temporary.
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Love your channel! I have used Barkeepers Friend for years. One thing I would like to mention, that I may have missed in this video is cleaning the area under the slight overhang between your beautiful counter top and your beautiful sink. Overtime mold can build. I only mention this because my daughter experienced this problem. Looking forward to all the other videos you will create.🤗
Thank you, I was hoping someone would point this out!
Wow! You've sold me on this stuff. My stainless steel sink is crying out for it. Thanks Rajiv.
Nobody else could make sink cleaning enjoyable.
As a Caribbean woman, I was taught to do this as I was taught to walk and speak! lol my children know when the “kitchen is closed”. That means the sink has been washed and done for the day.
I like that saying. _"The Kitchen is closed."_
I saw another woman on RUclips say _"put your kitchen to bed, before you go to bed",_ meaning always clean it at night and wake up to a clean kitchen in the morning.
It's amazing how many people truly do not know how to clean a sink, any sink. Down the drain, under the rim, around the faucets... it feels so good when it sparkles!
Thank you Rajiv. Its 4 AM here in San Diego but you posted at the right time.
Growing up in the 70s-80s we would divide the after supper kitchen cleaning duties. The last thing to be done was what we called « doing the spic and span » - it consisted of cleaning the surfaces - stove top, counters, kitchen table and of course cleaning the sink. We used some scouring powder for the sink and faucet.
Thanks Rajiv, I have been cleaning houses for years and Bar Keeper's Friend is always in my cleaning supplies.
I too need to do exactly this, minimum once a week. I knew i wasnt crazy! Thank you for spreading the sparkly sink gospel!
YES!!! When I worked in restaurants, I always dried the sink after washing it at the end of a shift--it gave such a wonderful sense of closure to the evening. I have to admit I don't do it at home, but Rajiv's video has inspired me to go back to the sink-drying ritual. I am really enjoying these beautiful videos and the comments from others who have been inspired by them.
I always use Barkeeper's Friend &/or Bon Ami. Once or twice a week I'll put baking soda and white vinegar down all my drains to help keep them fresh and clog free. Thanks for a great video. We always expect the unexpected with Rajiv. That's why we love him 👍
Baking soda, vinegar, then boiling water. I know I’m genX, but my mother was a NUT. I just did this 2 days ago in the kitchen & 1st floor half bath cuz boys. They see it, they love the results. Kills drain flies. Saves money. Thank you for validating me. I will be buying BKF. I been using harsh cleanser on stainless steel sink but I do clean the drain traps & replace them. I do not have beautiful ones like Rajiv!
This video is proof that we'll watch anything that Rajiv puts out. Cleaning a sink? I'm clicking.
I think people with nice things like to keep them looking beautiful. I clean my sink out almost every night the same way you do. I love Bar Keepers Friend too.
A very fitting sponsorship, congrats!
I found you through the HGTV videos and love that you started your own channel. Thank you for teaching us, showing the joy in the everyday, and sharing what you love.
Amazingly satisfying video! Thank you from a compulsive sink washer 🙏🌷
Barkeeper's Friend saved my lease bond. Took a rust stain off the natural stone sink in my bathroom that not even bleach would budge.
Here I am, on a Saturday afternoon, watching a video on how to clean a sink ,.. and I wouldn't have it any other way 😁😎
There's such a calm and warm nature to your videos. It's a breath of fresh air in this chaotic world surrounding us
Ok, you've pulled us in and now we are ready for your whole story! Let's get into it !! ❤
EXCELLENT video! You are great inspiration, Rajiv, THE BEST!
Thanks, Yanni!
Honestly I can clean my whole house with just: Dawn, Bar Keepers, bleach and Mrs Meyers (for aromatherapy). I’ve tried to find alternative to bleach, but haven’t had any luck. Most alternatives don’t get things white enough or damage my clothes.
the grand finale was inspiring!
Watching Rajiv is like my quiet happy place these days. i am not sure why but it is.
Half way through the video I paused and cleaned the sink with Bar Keepers Friend, I have the liquid version, it makes all the difference.
It’s so inspiring to watch someone clean. He is the male Martha Stewart. I take one more step. During the night I leave the stopper off so that the drain can dry as much as possible.
Growing up, my grandfather drilled it into me to keep the sink clean! When I moved into my first apartment, it was one of the first cleaning products I picked up. It cleaned out a lot of the rust stains the previous tenant left behind on the appliances. This video was so soothing to watch!
This is restful, and the cursive writing is a lovely treat, too!
I'm so READY to DEVOUR this video, LOL, I love Rajiv's charming videos so much.
Yes, DEVOUR IT!
@@rajivsurendra Hahahah, awww, it's so delightful that you're as excited as I am! I _did_ devour it and it's DELIGHTFUL!!! Thank you for this "meal", Rajiv and team. 💕
Thank you Rajiv. I have been using barkeepers friend for over 20 years. I started using it when our house had a porcelain kitchen sink and my pots and pans would leave gray scuff marks. It removed them effectively. The owner of the home we were renting couldn’t believe how beautiful her sink was when we moved out. It broke my heart when barkeeper’s friend became exclusive to RH, but I am so glad to see it back in my local grocery store.
I've used BKF my entire adult life. My mom swore by it. She used to make a paste with Palmolive Dish Soap and BKF. That would clean just about anything. Love this video.
Wow! That sink in the basement was an impressive restoration! I don’t think the company that makes Bar Keepers Friend ever made such a compelling video. You are the perfect spokesperson! Like I will basically watch you do anything at this point. Lol ❤
Will be buying this product too.
Perfect timing. I needed to clean my sink out
Rajiv's work has offered me inspiration and perspective over the last several weeks.
Thank you for reminding me to not let the haters stop me from doing my thang.
Love the way he said, “chicken juice.” That convinced me to clean my sink!
I can't believe I just watched a cleaning sink video. Rajiv you make the mundane mesmerizing.
I've been doing this sort of thing since I was a little girl! I enjoy washing dishes and keeping any sink I use clean!
I always have Barkeepers Friend under all my sinks and was happy to see I clean similarly. I also use it on my tile shower, works great. Thank you Rajiv. I always enjoy your passion for the simple things in life. It is inspiring. please continue to make videos.
Well, well... I hadn't heard of Bar Keepers Friend before this, but now I've got some coming in the mail tomorrow. They probably don't know how lucky they are to get Rajiv to endorse their product.
I would really love to see you tackle something like how you handle bins or keeping the bathroom clean, seeing your philosophy on the "worst" parts of the house would be very helpful
Wow the transformation of the sink at the end was 🤯🤯 That stuff really works wonders!
Oh my goodness I am 60 yrs old and my mom had nothing but BarKeepers Friend to clean out our country sinks. To this day 50 yrs later I still use this amazing product. Thanks for sharing. It truly is the best 💕💕
Bravo Rajiv! Find a sink that hasn't been cleaned in 50 yrs and show everyone show how Bar Keeps Friend! PREFECT!👍👍
Watching you clean your sink Rajiv makes me feel born again 🌷
I have used Bar Keeper's Friend for many years too! It is a family cleaning staple.
Much love Rajiv! Absolutely adore your content!