You are washing a grimy pot or a greasy baking sheet, wishing for a steel wool pad, but you hate the rusty mess and spiky metal splinters it makes. Struggle no more! You may freely purchase steel wool. Here’s what to do to keep the pad from rusting…
After using a steel wood pad, if there’s still some scrub left in it, place it in a little plastic bag and store it in the freezer. It will stay rust-free. When you’re ready to use it again, put it under warm water and it will thaw in seconds.
To avoid getting metal splinters, wear rubber gloves when you use steel wool. If you don’t have gloves, you can protect your fingers by cupping the steel wool pad in the rind of a lemon, orange or grapefruit.
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