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Many of us might be scared of cleaning with steel wool; it's seriously abrasive and can cause a lot of damage if used incorrectly. But it's the secret weapon professional cleaners always reach for ...

Using abrasive steel wool on the wrong surfaces can cause damage. Steel wool is an effective tool for cleaning, sanding, and removing rust, but there are some materials you should never use it on.