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Steel wool for tough stains
If you need to remove tree sap, adhesive residue or other hard to remove stains from your windows, try #0000 (4 ought) steel wool. Lubricate the glass with a spritz of window cleaner (Windex) and buff away the stains with a wad of super-fine steel wool.
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Flawless Surface Prep
![Fix a loose screw](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/shutterstock_400632202.jpg)
Fix a loose screw
![Clean pans and metal cookware](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/shutterstock_217140505.jpg)
Clean pans and metal cookware
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Clean the oven
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Fire starter
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Age wood quickly
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Fill critter holes
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Disposable drain strainer
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Clean rusty tools
At some point, every metal tool develops rust. Fortunately, steel wool excels at removing surface rust. Just grab a wad of steel wool and start buffing your tools. They’ll look like new in no time!
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Remove scuff marks on floors
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Sharpen scissors
It may seem counterintuitive, but using your dull scissors to cut steel wool actually sharpens them! You won’t be able to grind a new bevel by any means, but a few snips through steel wool will renew the cutting edges of your scissors.
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Remove crayon from wallpaper
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Critter-proof the air intake and exhaust pipes
Here’s how you can make your very own DIY portable air cleaner.