steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Sealing with durable materials such as steel wool, caulk, mesh screening, or rodent-proofing foam can dramatically reduce the likelihood of unwanted visitors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Sealing with durable materials such as steel wool, caulk, mesh screening, or rodent-proofing foam can dramatically reduce the likelihood of unwanted visitors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 July 2025
A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Grill brushes can only do so much on their own, but the addition of steel wool takes cleaning to another level.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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