8 things to never use steel wool on when cleaning around your home – and what to use instead

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Steel wool is one of the best abrasive, non-chemical cleaning solutions to use around your home. It is excellent for removing rust, scrubbing burnt food off of some cookware, and even keeping out pests.

However, due to this rough, sharp texture, there are a number of things around the home to never use steel wool on, as professional cleaners warn it can cause irreparable scratching and long-lasting damage.