How to Use steel wool in a Sentence

steel wool

noun
  • Scrub down the pan with steel wool.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
  • Scrub at the rust with steel wool.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Scrub with steel wool or cast iron brush.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t use steel wool—it’ll scratch the tile.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Don’t use steel wool—it’ll scratch the tile.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Use steel wool to prevent mice.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • Scrub away rust with steel wool and warm, soapy water.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Don't scrub your pan with steel wool or an abrasive pad.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Next, clean the end of the tubing with a piece of steel wool.
    — Steve Willson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2018
  • Shards of steel wool can break off and become lodged in the grain lines.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Seal them with caulk, polyurethane spray foam, steel wool, or copper mesh.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Sand all metal parts with steel wool or a Dremel.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • If it's not sealed, use steel wool, mortar, or wire mesh to seal the gap.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
  • Don't scrub with steel wool, and do clean with the grain of the stainless steel.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Steer clear of steel wool and other rough scrubbers.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • But your mention of steel wool and concrete is on the right track.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2019
  • Seal any bedroom entry points with caulk and steel wool.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Don't use steel wool or anything too abrasive.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Also, avoid scouring pads or steel wool.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • If your guitar has a maple fretboard, don’t use steel wool or lemon oil at all.
    — Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2018
  • In fact, the steel wool didn't even remove any of the silky sheen on the fabric.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Abrasive pads, steel wool, and even magic erasers can wear down the paint over time.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Use steel wool, thick wire screen, metal flashing or cement to seal holes.
    — Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024
  • Enamel can still scratch, so steer clear of abrasive cleaning tools like steel wool.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Wait 10 minutes, then scrub off the rust with steel wool and soapy water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2020
  • Then wash them with dish detergent, scrubbing the clay ones with a wire brush or steel wool.
    — Boston.com Real Estate, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Wait 10 minutes or so, then scrub off the rust with steel wool and soapy water.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2020
  • Avoid anything abrasive that can scratch and strip the wood such as steel wool and scrubbing pads.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Use screens to cover vents and steel wool, expanding foam, or caulk to fill in large gaps.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • When exposed to sparks, heat, or an open flame, steel wool will burn, so keep it away from your stovetop.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026

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