Preserve Your Steel Wool

Steel wool is such a valuable tool for the kitchen. It can get any hardened gunk off of surfaces, especially burnt bits in a pan. Once you start using one, you’ll never go back. The only downside to steel wool is that it sometimes starts to rust after just a few uses. Many people see this and automatically throw it out, thinking they couldn’t possibly stop the rusting once it’s begun.

However, this isn’t quite the case. This method might sound a little crazy, but it really works. Wrap the rusty steel wool in aluminum foil, and place it in the freezer. This helps to increase its life and preserve it longer than it’d last otherwise. This may save you money in the future, as you won’t need to buy new steel wool constantly.