What is steel wool and what kind of shop can I get it from?

steel wool comes from the supermarket sometimes with soap through it sometimes without.its like metal string or threads rolled in a ball u use it to wash up or scrub down burnt stuff from inside your oven.  more

Steel wool is vary small shavings of steel that are tangled together by a machine. You can purchase it at most hardware stores or home centers. You will need to know what coursness you want. It comes in fine, medium, or course. It can be numbered 0000, 000, 00, 0 , #1,#2, #3,#4.  more

Steel wool is a form of polishing wire. It comes in various degrees like sandpaper. Fromm "0" to "0000" very fine. it works good for some types of buffing. You can purchase it at any hardware supply store.  more

steel wool is an abrasive material, a bit like a 'pink bat' as used in household insulation. Just imagine candy floss made of very fine steel. You hold it in your hand and use it like a sponge. It is great for removing rust from metal objects. Steel wool is sold in most hardware shops. Bunnings sells it in the paint department. It is fairly cheap as well.  more