How to Clean Wheels with Steel Wool

Wheels can get dirty from everyday use of your vehicle, especially from driving on dirt roads, and more so when those dirt roads are muddy. There are a lot of reasons why wheels should be kept clean. Cleaning wheels with steel wool is quick and simple and can be accomplished with a little elbow grease and a wheel cleaner such as Brasso. Using steel wool ensures that the tough dirt and grime will come off without much of a fuss.

Things You'll Need

  • Wheel cleaner such as Brasso
  • Steel wool
  • Hot soapy water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Dip the steel wool in the soapy water.

    • 2

      Put a few drops of cleaner on the steel wool.

    • 3

      Start scrubbing wheels in small areas, spending a bit more time on the areas with larger build-ups of grime.

    • 4

      Rinse the wheel with clean water.

    • 5

      Locate any spots that did not come clean and repeat steps 2 though 4 until the wheel is clean.

Tips & Warnings

  • Cleaning your tires on a regular basis will ensure that the build-up will not be as severe, and thus, cleaning will be made easier and not take as long. Brasso and other similar cleaners can be purchased online or at your local auto parts store.

  • Cleaners such as Brasso are toxic. Store out of reach of children and household pets and use proper handling precautions.

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