With anti-microbial product protection, the Scotch-Brite extreme scrub scour pad resists bacterial odors and has 2X the scrubbing power of steel wool, eliminating the need for pre-soaking.Resists bacterial odors2X scrubbing power of the leading steel wool brandEliminates baked on messes without presoakingWon’t rust or splinter like steel woolLong lasting scouring performance#1 scouring brand in America