steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
While fine-grade steel wool should never be used on indoor appliances and countertops, some outdoor stainless steel items can withstand a light buffing with the material.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The 20 entries included pushpins, trash cans, ladders, grills, paper towel holders, mixing bowls, wine racks, shower caddies, chicken coops and steel wool.
—TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Common Mistakes To Avoid Scrubbing too hard: Abrasive pads (like steel wool or rough sponges) can dull the surface fast.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
While fine-grade steel wool should never be used on indoor appliances and countertops, some outdoor stainless steel items can withstand a light buffing with the material.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The 20 entries included pushpins, trash cans, ladders, grills, paper towel holders, mixing bowls, wine racks, shower caddies, chicken coops and steel wool.
—TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Common Mistakes To Avoid Scrubbing too hard: Abrasive pads (like steel wool or rough sponges) can dull the surface fast.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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