steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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This means no abrasive powders, steel wool, scrubbers, or brushes.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Scrub away rust with steel wool and warm, soapy water.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Do not use harsh scrubbing sponges or steel wool that can scratch surfaces and cause waffle batter to stick.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Scrub away rust with steel wool and warm, soapy water.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Do not use harsh scrubbing sponges or steel wool that can scratch surfaces and cause waffle batter to stick.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Rust spots on stainless steel are usually from leaving metal items (like steel wool pads or pots and pans) sitting in the sink.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steel wool
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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