What *not* to do when cleaning a stainless steel sink Rehak cautions to refrain from using abrasive tools like steel wool, steel brushes or other scrubbing pads and sponges.

We've asked a cleaning professional and an expert on metals exactly how you should look after your stainless steel sink for the best results and, a heads up, the answer might surprise you.

Q: My former cleaning lady put something in my stainless-steel sink to clean the floors. I don’t know what she used, but now there are whitish stains on the sides and corners. It looks as if ...

The heavy smoke has cleared but ash may still be lingering on windows and sills. Before you go outside to tackle this gritty dirt, grab a steel wool pad, says Kevin Lambert of FISH Window Cleaning ...

– A mother is facing charges after allegedly using a steel wool cleaning pad to take makeup off her son’s face.

Stainless steels are generally low in maintenance, although some are required to maximize corrosion resistance and removal of surface contamination.