scouring pad
Rough kitchen scrubber
A scouring pad is an abrasive cleaning tool for scrubbing pots, pans, and surfaces.
Typically made of steel wool, synthetic mesh, or textite fibers, it removes baked-on food and stubborn grime that softer sponges can't handle: I need a scouring pad to get this burnt cheese off the pan.
Abrasive metal fibers
- coarseRough in texture
- roughUneven in surface
- scratchyRough and irritating
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
gritty · harsh · scraping · sanding · grinding · abrasion · friction · heavy-duty
Clean by rubbing hard
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- wipeRub to clean
degrease · shine · polish · elbow grease · lather · sponge · bristles · scraper
Eating vessels and utensils
- sinkBasin with drain
- cookwareFood preparation equipment
- potsVessels for cooking or planting
- pansCriticizes severely
bakeware · casserole · nonstick · teflon · cast iron · burnt · crusty · greasy
Synthetic textile polymer
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
- meshInterlocking open weave
plastic · cellulose · polyester · brass · fiber · synthetic · metallic · woven
Thick oily lubricant
- rustIron oxide coating
- grimeIngrained surface dirt
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
mineral deposits · lime scale · hard water · soap scum · discoloration · stubborn · buildup · oxidation
Cleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
germs · sterilize · food safety · cross-contamination · rinse · replace · disposable · odor
steel wool
Abrasive metal fibers
textured · gritty · harsh · scraping · sanding · grinding · abrasion · friction · heavy-duty · industrial
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
wipe · degrease · shine · polish · elbow grease · lather · sponge · bristles · scraper · washcloth
dishes
Eating vessels and utensils
pans · bakeware · casserole · nonstick · teflon · cast iron · burnt · crusty · greasy · residue
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- aluminumElement thirteen
mesh · plastic · cellulose · polyester · brass · fiber · synthetic · metallic · woven · knitted
grease
Thick oily lubricant
carbon · mineral deposits · lime scale · hard water · soap scum · discoloration · stubborn · buildup · oxidation · char
sanitize
Cleanse of pathogens
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
hygienic · germs · sterilize · food safety · cross-contamination · rinse · replace · disposable · odor · mildew
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- cleanerscleaner, cleaners, maids, maid, detergent
- cleaning toolsbrush, brooms, scrub brush, sweepers, sponge
- dishwashingdish soap, dish brush, dish rack, dish towel, dish sponge
- scrubberssteel wool, scrub brush, Scotch-Brite, pot scrubber, copper scrubber
- brushesbrush, paintbrushes, toothbrushes, bristle brush, hairbrush
scouring padmicrofiber cloth
Fine synthetic cleaning textile
chamois · soft cloth · feather duster · polishing cloth · lint-free cloth
scouring padsponge
Absorbent cleaning material
paper towel · squeegee · drying towel · dust cloth · mop head
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