steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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Harsh chemicals like bleach and abrasive scrubbers like steel wool can ruin your hardware, so check the manufacturer’s instructions and stick to gentle cleansers to play it safe.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, as these can scratch the surface of your range hood, especially if your hood is painted.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The 3-dimensional construction, which looks kind of like a fine steel wool scrub pad, provides a 30% larger surface area, according to Fire Maple, delivering faster, more consistent radiant heat.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
The base of the stem features steel wool that is lit on fire prior to drinking, causing sparks to indeed fly.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or steel wool, as these can scratch the surface of your range hood, especially if your hood is painted.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The 3-dimensional construction, which looks kind of like a fine steel wool scrub pad, provides a 30% larger surface area, according to Fire Maple, delivering faster, more consistent radiant heat.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
The base of the stem features steel wool that is lit on fire prior to drinking, causing sparks to indeed fly.
—Julie Jordan, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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