steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Glass Surfaces Avoid using steel wool on glass surfaces at all costs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or rough sponges, as these can damage the surface.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Glass Surfaces Avoid using steel wool on glass surfaces at all costs.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or rough sponges, as these can damage the surface.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
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 19 Jul. 2025.
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