steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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Seal them with caulk, polyurethane spray foam, steel wool, or copper mesh.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
Chrome fixtures and finishes can quickly become discolored or scratched, so avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, or steel wool.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Use metal flashing, wire mesh, steel wool, or fiber cement to cover all entry points but one.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
Chrome fixtures and finishes can quickly become discolored or scratched, so avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, or steel wool.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Use metal flashing, wire mesh, steel wool, or fiber cement to cover all entry points but one.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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