These Brillo soap pads have a unique cleaning soap which loosens and removes tough stains such as grease and grime and leaves a brilliant shine behind. They have a scouring toughness of fine steel wool which works alongside the soap to remove unwanted deposits. Ideal for pots and pans, ovens, broilers, grills, barbeques. Do not cause any rusting or splintering. Safe to use on a variety of areas, inside and outside.