Wire wool, which can also be referred to as steel wool, is an abrasive material suitable for the cleaning and surface preparation of metal, wood, and glass surfaces both in the workshop and at home. This very fine grade is suitable for buffing, cleaning and polishing, together with being ideal for removing minor burns from both wood and leather, along with removing paint drips and splatters. Scrunched-up wire wool can also be used to block up small holes and cracks in a property to prevent rodents from entering without the use of harmful chemicals, poisons, or traps.