Brillo is a family-owned company that produces a line of high-quality cleaning products including sponges, scouring pads and household cleaners. The original Brillo pad was developed in the early 1900s to clean the newly released aluminum cookware. Since then, Brillo has expanded its line of soap pads and has added additional cleaning lines. Brillo steel wool and scouring pads are the perfect tools for tough cleaning jobs around your home and yard.
Clean With a Brillo Pad
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Brillo steel wool soap pads are effective and easy to use. Simply dampen the Brillo pad with water and gently scrub the surface you want to clean. Then, thoroughly rinse the soap. For tougher jobs, wet the surface you want to clean and then scrub it with a dry pad, rinsing when you are finished. Brillo offers both single and multiuse soap pads.
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You can use these pads on a variety of surfaces, including silverware and utensils, pots and pans, bakeware and faucets. You can even use them on glass shower doors as long as there is soap in the pad. Outdoors, the steel wool pads are ideal for cleaning your barbecue grill or patio furniture. Avoid using Brillo pads on surfaces that are easily scratched. They should not be used on self-cleaning ovens.
Brillo Soap Pad Considerations
Brillo soap pads are generally safe, but as with many cleaning products, there are some risks of which to be aware. The product contains sodium tallowate soap and additional fragrances. It does not contain bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
Most people have no issues using the soap pads, but some individuals may experience skin irritation. If this occurs, wash the affected area with water and wear gloves when using the product in the future. If you get the soap in your eyes, it can cause irritation and damage. Rinse your eyes with clean water for 15 minutes. If the skin or eye irritation does not go away, consult a doctor.
The Brillo pad is also toxic if consumed. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. If the soap is ingested, it can cause mild irritation, so drink water to dilute the soap. If the steel wool is ingested, medical attention is necessary right away. Contact a poison control center or your physician for guidance. If your pet ingests the pad, contact your veterinarian.
Other Brillo Pads
If you want to avoid the soap in the original Brillo steel wool soap pads, you can try Brillo Strip & Shine Steel Wool Balls. Use the steel wool pad to gently clean surfaces that are resistant to scratching. You can also use them to remove rust and tarnish by applying some light mineral oil to the metal and polishing it with steel wool balls.
Another soap-free option is the Brillo heavy-duty scouring pad. These pads are made with fibers that are less likely to scratch surfaces but are still tough enough to tackle big cleaning jobs. You can use them on items throughout your house, including cast iron, grills, garden tools and stove burners. Use the scouring pads on their own or with the cleaning product of your choice.