What is the blue stuff in steel wool?

S.O.S Soap Pad is a trade name for an abrasive cleaning pad, used for household cleaning, and made from steel wool saturated with soap. In 1917, Irwin Cox of San Francisco, California, an aluminum pot salesman, invented a pre-soaped pad with which to clean pots.

Do they still make Brillo pads?

By 1917, the Brillo Manufacturing Company was making steel wool pads and packaging them, five pads to a box, with a cake of soap included. In 1921, the Brillo Manufacturing Company moved to London, Ohio where production resides today.

What are Brillo pads used for?

Brillo is a trade name for a scouring pad, used for cleaning dishes, and made from steel wool impregnated with soap. The concept was patented in 1913, at a time when aluminium pots and pans were replacing cast iron in the kitchen; the new cookware blackened easily.

What are SOS pads?

Pads are made of shaved steel wire and soap. The soap contains rust inhibitors, preservatives, biodegradable soaps and detergents, a pH buffer, fragrance and color. And we are proud to say that 100% of the products used in making steel wool soap pads are made in the United States of America.

Are SOS and Brillo pads the same?

These pads are sold under the S.O.S and Brillo brand names. Brillo pads saturated with soap came out in the 1930s. S.O.S (with the missing last period) contained soap when they were introduced in 1917. Steel wool soap pads are very good at cleaning off baked-on food from pots, pans, stoves, and broiler pans.

Can you use Brillo pads on glass?

Can Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads or Brillo Singles be used to clean glass? A. Yes, as long as there is soap in the steel wool pad, it is safe to clean glass surfaces.

Are SOS pads same as Brillo pads?

Is there really a difference between S.O.S® Soap Pads and Brillo® Soap Pads? Lab testing shows that S.O.S Soap Pads LAST LONGER, CLEAN FASTER and have MORE SOAP than Brillo Soap Pads!

Are Brillo pads Safe?

It is safe to use a Brillo pad on your stainless appliances and kitchen surfaces as long as you do it with caution and care. There are types of Brillo pads that are made especially for cleaning stainless steel.

What do Brillo pads contain?

A. Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads are made of steel wool, soap, fragrance, and colorant.

Is Brillo pad poisonous?

The steel wool can create something called an intestinal blockage, while the soap can make your dog’s stomach very upset. If your dog has swallowed one or more Brillo pads, then it’s time to call the vet. This could be a medical emergency.

What can I use instead of SOS pads?

What to use instead: Water and dish detergent should suffice for cleaning most wooden surfaces, or any water-based cleaner!

• FotografiaBasica/Getty Images. Plastic. In addition to wood, you should also avoid using steel wool cleaning pads on plastic.
• MirageC/Getty Images. Non-stick pans.
• shenor/Getty Images. Toilet stains.

What is better Brillo or SOS pads?

The Challenge is on! What happens when you compare S.O.S® Soap Pads to Brillo® Soap Pads? Lab testing shows that S.O.S® Soap Pads last longer, have more soap, and clean faster!