How to Simply Keep a Soapy Steel Wool Pad From Rusting

I can't tell you how many steel wool pads I'd go through just because they would turn into a pile of rust. What a waist of money and resources. This is one of the most simple steps to save resources and money.

It won't save you hundreds but with todays economy every penny counts and the environment counts as well!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• used soapy steel wool pad
• freezer

1. Take a used soapy steel wool pad in your hand.
   
   I am sure you can place it in a baggie to keep soap from getting on food but I have a special plastic container for mine

2. Then walk over to the freezer and open the freezer door.

3. Simply place the pad in the freezer and thaw next time you need to use a soapy wool pad.
   
   The thawing process is quick. You can just take it out 30 mins to an hour before use. If your in a hurry you can just put it in some warm water.

[medusssa]

on 12/17/2009 Great idea -I'm using them to cleanall sorts of things!

[SarahRobinson]

on 1/23/2009 Thanks for sharing!! I hate it when I get a rust spot on the surface where a steel wool pad has been. Good article.

[1wahm]

on 1/23/2009 Great trick! Sneedc- I'm sure it wouldn't take your child long to figure out it wasn't desert. :)

[sneedc]

on 1/22/2009 If I put that mess into the freezer, my kid would think it was some dessert and eat it! Don't you hate it when the steel wool STABS YOU!?! THAT's SMARTS, man! 5*

[KMello]

on 1/22/2009 What a nifty trick!
Thanks
Karen