scourers
Tough cleaning tools
Scourers are abrasive pads or tools used to clean surfaces by scrubbing away stuck-on grime, grease, or residue: She kept a stack of scourers under the sink.
The term also refers to people who scour—those who search thoroughly or clean vigorously: Scourers of antique shops often find unexpected treasures.
Clean by rubbing hard
- washClean using liquid
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
- grimeIngrained surface dirt
- greaseThick oily lubricant
stains · filth · soap · detergent · rinse · soak · sponge · dishwashing
Scouring pad manufacturer
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
- coarseRough in texture
- roughUneven in surface
scrape · abrade · chainmail · scratch · rasp · grind · exfoliate · sandpaper
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
grease · stains · filth · soap · detergent · rinse · soak · sponge · dishwashing · sanitize
brillo
Scouring pad manufacturer
rough · scrape · abrade · chainmail · scratch · rasp · grind · exfoliate · sandpaper
polish
Smooth by rubbing
gleam · luster · burnish · smooth · brighten · sparkle · chrome · copper · brass · gloss
sink
Basin with drain
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
- pansCriticizes severely
cookware · bakeware · utensils · ceramic · nonstick · casserole · stovetop · drain · faucet · countertop
scourersmicrofiber cloths
Fine synthetic cleaning fabric
sponges · chamois · cotton pads · feather dusters · dusters