wire wool

Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words

Another term for steel wool, often used for scouring pans.

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  • To remove tough grease, scrub the pan with wire wool and soap.
  • He used fine-grade wire wool to smooth the wooden surface before painting.
  • Always wear gloves when handling wire wool to prevent cuts.
  • She found a pack of wire wool in the cleaning supplies cupboard.
  • This abrasive material, often called wire wool, is excellent for polishing metal.
  • The old rust stains were easily removed with a piece of wire wool.
  • For delicate surfaces, avoid using coarse wire wool as it can scratch.
  • The sculptor used wire wool to give the metal sculpture a brushed finish.
  • You can find wire wool at most hardware stores in various grades.
  • Is wire wool suitable for cleaning ceramic tiles, or is it too harsh?