3M™ Final Stripping Pads are designed to replace steel wool. When used, each pad thoroughly cleans surfaces of all remaining residue to help keep blemishes from occurring when stains or finishes are applied. Elevate your finishing process with help from 3M™ Final Stripping Pads.Built to be tough on blemishes and not the surface beneath, 3M™ Final Stripping Pads are specially formulated to not harm wood surfaces. The synthetic material used in these pads does not rust, splinter, or shred like steel wool, and if they get clogged, simply rinse with water and reuse.