\nSteel wool can do more things than you think. If you’re only using steel wool to scrub your pots, you’re tapping just a fraction of its potential! Find out how to put steel wool to work all around the house.\n
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Don\u2019t end up with a clogged drain: Before you give Fido his next bath, use a wad of steel wool to block the drain. There\u2019s enough room for water to get through, but nasty hair and gunk will get caught up in the steel wool.\n
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Don\u2019t you hate getting scuffs on your white-soled shoes? Use steel wool to fix this common footwear dilemma! Moisten a steel wool soap pad and gently scrub away at stains. Wipe them clean with a damp sponge or put them in the washing machine and they\u2019ll be good as new.\n
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Nothing will extend the life of your gardening tools like a good cleaning at the end of each growing season. Grab a wad of fine steel wool, and saturate it with the same type of oil you use on squeaky door hinges. Rub rust off your shears, shovels, and anything else with metal parts. Wipe them clean with a dry rag, sharpen any blades, and reapply with a bit of oil before storing them for winter.\n
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Anxious to put varnish on that freshly sanded project? Well, just hold on a second! Before applying the finish, rub the project (moving with the grain\u2014not against it) using steel wool. You\u2019ll lift sanding dust from the grain and burnish and shine the surface fibers. Follow up with a Swiffer-style cleaning cloth to wipe away any specks of dust or steel wool. You\u2019ve now ensured a pristine surface for perfect results with oil-based (not water-based) finishes.\n
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For burnt food stuck to the bottom of your oven, steel wool is a much better alternative than toxic oven-cleaning chemicals. After running your oven\u2019s self-cleaning cycle, use steel wool to remove the burnt debris and make your oven shine like new.\n
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If you want to make new wood \u201cage\u201d quickly, use a mixture of steel wool and vinegar as a stain. The brown-gray liquid, when applied to new lumber, gives it a silvery patina. It\u2019s a much faster way to create this in-demand look than letting your wood sit outside for a few years (and it\u2019s non-toxic, too!).\n
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Dealing with a mouse infestation is never fun. Once you\u2019ve done your detective work, you can plug suspected mouse holes with a wad of steel wool. It\u2019s inexpensive and mice won\u2019t chew through it.\n
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At some point, every metal tool develops rust. Fortunately, steel wool excels at removing surface rust. Just grab a wad of steel wool and start buffing your tools. They\u2019ll look like new in no time!\n
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Dark-soled shoes on vinyl floors can lead to scuff marks. Fear not\u2014a few scrubs with some steel wool and the scuff marks will be gone.\n
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It may seem counterintuitive, but using your dull scissors to cut steel wool actually sharpens them! You won\u2019t be able to grind a new level by any means, but a few snips through steel wool will renew the cutting edges of your scissors.\n
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If your miniature Monet was inspired to create a masterpiece with crayons on your wallpaper, don\u2019t despair. Steel wool is just abrasive enough to remove the crayon marks. Just make sure to test it in an inconspicuous spot first.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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