“Steel Wool”, as you can see, is just two words long. But to many people, the phrase isn’t complete without “pads” to cap it off. As in, you want to finish cleaning a stubborn pot or casserole dish, break out the steel wool pad and have at it.
As you may have guessed by now, there are so many other uses for steel wool. It’s available in different grades, from extra fine to coarse, and affordable on any budget.
Check out some of the ways this product can make your life easier:
Clean garden tools.
Before you put your garden tools away for the winter, rub them clean with a piece of extra-fine wool soaked in household oil, then wipe them dry with a clean rag.
Keep scissors sharp. Periodically, use scissors to cut through a piece of steel wool to keep them sharp.
Keep rodents out! Stuff pieces of steel wool into small holes around pipes, baseboards, and other entry points, then seal it up with heavy-duty tape.
Distressed finish. Achieve a distressed look on a piece of furniture by gently rubbing it with steel wool.
Tighten loose screws. Have a screw hole that’s a little too loose? Simply wind a little steel wool around the screw before putting it back in place.
Remove tarnish from brass. Use extra-fine wool and a polish made of salt and lemon juice to polish up brass. Just be sure it’s real brass, not brass plate as steel wool can scratch the thin plating.
Smooth out woodwork. Just before applying the final coat of shellac on a piece of woodwork, smooth the surface with the finest steel wool to remove any dust particles that may have settled.
Clean car tires. Apply WD-40 to tires and scrub them down with the finest steel wool to make them look like new.
Remove scuff marks on sneakers. Make your scuffed-up sneakers look like new by brushing them with toothpaste and steel wool.
Clean grill grates. Remove your grill grates and soak them in soapy water to soften stuck-on food scraps and fat. Then use steel wool and a little elbow grease to clean them thoroughly. Rinse, let dry, and place them back on the grill.
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