How to Use Steel Wool Around the House
Steel wool is a mass of very fine steel wires generally used to polish and buff metal surfaces. Keep some on hand for other household chores. Its fine abrasive quality makes it the perfect solution to several common problems.
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Instructions
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Freshen up leather sneakers with a steel wool soap pad. Dampen the soap pad and work over stains and gunk with a circular motion. Wipe the shoes clean or send them through the wash in a mesh bag. Air dry.
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Remove crayon marks from wall paper. Use small bits of steel wool and rub the crayon marks in one direction only until the mark disappears.
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Keep rodents at bay. Find entry points in the house, garage or shed, and stuff them with steel wool, which rodents are not likely to gnaw.
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Sharpen scissors. Hone the blades by cutting through a steel wool pad and get just the right side steel wool pad for your project, too.
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Take scuff marks off vinyl flooring with steel wool. Gently rub the scuff mark with a wet steel wool soap pad, wipe the residue away with a damp sponge and dry.
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Prepare garden tools for storage. Use fine steel wool (000) and household oil to clean the metal parts of shovels, spades, hoes, shears and other garden implements. Wipe them clean, sharpen them and then apply a little oil before storing them away form the winter.
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Tips & Warnings
Contrary to popular believe, steel wool is not the best thing to clean stainless steel. The fine wool fibers may scratch the surface and cause rusting. Clean stainless steel with a sponge and soap and water.
