Using Steel Wool To Seal/Close A Mouse Opening

[@nicok2131]

THANK you for making learning a task online so much more neurodivergent friendly. My brain can't take music over soundtrack over constant talking and comments. Your teaching / showing method is fantastic. Thank you. Loved the video. I appreciate the quiet and see it as reverence for what you're doing and also the respect for your audience who appreciate it so very much.

[@dameh6916]

Pre loading the caulk made this job almost fun, and knowing what weight wool and tools to use made it easy.

[@evenmetish1717]

I thought that was a mouse on the thumbnail and you was about to stab it with the screw driver.🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@joec3247]

I am not that kind of exterminator 😄

[@evenmetish1717]

@@joec3247 😆

[@shola7987]

Me too lol

[@bloyal1513]

I thought the same exact thing 🤣🤣🤣 and I clicked on it...because, I am that kind of gal! Off with there heads!

[@Romee20081]

I thought the same thing lol

[@BAIGAMING]

Thanks Joe, very useful video and very easy to follow. Really great explanation!

[@jeffreyschwarz3699]

Used steel wool on radiator holes in an apartment and it worked fine 30 years ago. Just heard theyre back.

[@twotwentyswift]

I would also mix some D-Con mouse poison in with the steel wool and caulk. That would add another deterrent to the little devils.

[@kimberlygould5659]

Thank you. Needing to do this under my kitchen sink!!!!

[@missaint1029]

Thanks. 100 % solid technique & worked perfect. Easy to do w/ your method! GR8 Share

[@missaint1029]

Joe, this was in a large bedroom and it was recently being restored... mice everywhere(post clutter & nest cleared) in the day & throughout. I watched your method after watching a few others. Yours was by far the simpliest and very effective! And not ongoing talking, ty. No problems after the seal. I also changed the grade of steel wool I was using as per your suggestion... spot on!!! Thanks again!!!

[@WorldEngineersOnline]

You can also use "white cement", with or without sand mix, which would be cleaner when set.

[@nikkiceenikkido]

Before I even saw this, I did this exact same thing on a 1 inch gap above my kitchen cupboards. 😊 For silverfish though. I used grade 3 steel wool.

[@soalegria1971]

I’ve never heard of using steel wool for silver fish, pls elaborate and thanks!

[@lestinakennedy9831]

Thank you so much. About to put it into practice what I just learned. God bless you!

[@ACM4231]

Can I use it for the drying machine hole like this or there is risk of catching fire

[@leeb.7188]

You could also cut a small piece of wire mesh and staple it in place, over the the stuff you put in there. Just as an added precaution.

[@kamivenus753]

omg thats a good idea , ill do that

[@wes276]

The way I did it was I sprayed expanding foam into the openings first, and then shoved the steel wool in after it. Then I sprayed expanding foam behind the steel wool. I heard scratching inside the walls so my guess is a mouse is trying to get through the foam, bites into the steel wool and hurts itself, stops, tries again, hurts itself, stops, and eventually will give up.

[@Forthemen]

Did it go

[@MiaaRosalie]

If a mouse manages to chew through some of the steel wool it will die. The steel wool in the stomach of any animal would have the same outcome. This is also how exterminators fix them (if you can get one that will also fix the damage)

[@3nertia]

Did that work? Is it still working?

[@4dscdriver]

I had a problem with mice that would come in under my kitchen sink, so I used this same method. The only difference is that I used the pest blocker foam. The foam helps to hold the steel wool in place.

[@fgggg8944]

​@@FuccaufSwallowing nickels is never a good thing

[@PEARL712scott]

Great I have seen many about steel wool but the calk will make it work.this is great

[@richpfessional]

Incredible. I just did this in the same spot of my radiator thanks to you. Appreciate it bro 🙏🏽

[@thelaststand4982]

Add broken glass.

[@pierrettelaf9728]

I like the man voice. Very strong 💪

[@jessicaheidi6747]

Can you use insulating foam by itself around the pipe it doesnt get hot cause fire or any fumes when heaters on?

[@barrylafleur8526]

I make an aluminum foil envelope with powdered crushed red pepper inside, crunch it, and fill the hole. It has worked well.

[@angelinam533]

What does The crushed red pepper do

[@svideosvid]

@@angelinam533 mice hate it

[@kaykiekid]

Thanks! Gonna be busy this weekend with the steel wool ofcourse! 😊

[@LeslieArnelleTV]

and just like that . peace of mind . thanks for sharing!

[@waveafterwave0723]

They can’t eat through metal. You can also use flex seal. It hardens like a rock!! Stuff that wool in and spray it nice and good

[@joec3247]

Flex seal is way more expensive then silicone caulk, and it’s almost the same thing

[@PureChivalry]

Where did you learn that rodents can't eat through metal? Lmao

[@waveafterwave0723]

@@joec3247 I’ve never had a mouse enter through a sealed point with flex seal. I have, however, found my caulk chewed through. I stuffed the entry points with steel wool (Brillo pads will do just fine if you are in a pinch and don’t have actual steel wool pads) they will not chew through that as it will cut their mouths and absolutely damage the digestive system to shreds if swallowed. But the flex seal dries much harder than the silicone.

[@waveafterwave0723]

@@PureChivalry idiot. You think a mouse or rat is going to sit there and eat through anything harder than iron. Steel is harder than iron. Do you have any idea what you’re actually talking about before you come up sounding dumb AF especially with your ending of “lmao?” 😅

[@Mazupicua1]

​@@PureChivalryhave you ever seen a rodent chomping on a metal pipe? Exactly

[@nikkiwho9326]

I wish I had looked at your video first! I only filled hole with poison and foam, I'm afraid cause i hear it trying to dig and come back inside my home. If this doesn't work ill definitely try your method. Thank you ❤

[@tone5476]

Is steel wool better than copper mesh?

[@shirleytyree276]

Thank you so much for this EXCELLENT VIDEO!❤

[@CHANO6463]

Thank you for your help have nice one.

[@RealMTBAddict]

I just bought my first house a month ago and discovered a huge mouse infestation. Massive openings in the kitchen cabinets going to the main outside, and gaps behind every drawer. Tracked their movements with baking soda, got them trapped in the basement now with traps on the steps. Plastic sheeting on the steps to make it hard to climb. No mouse prints last night!

[@yvethajean6925]

I have the same issue I just purchase a house in May as well brand new renovated house and I just discovered them under my heating system, there’s huge gaps behind my cabinets, the dishwasher and the the gas pipe as well

[@RealMTBAddict]

@yvethajean6925 Get an electronic trap. They work.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

@@RealMTBAddict rat zapper works well and you don't have to see or touch what it catches

[@RealMTBAddict]

@@savannahsmiles1797 that's literally what I wrote in my reply

[@redd605]

Foam would of made it easier for you , but I have same problem great video do you put this if you know there are in that opening? Or still using it

[@MiaaRosalie]

It is suggested that you make sure the mouse or mice are gone before you seal any holes. As they could still be inside your home. Or they’ll just make another hole and get in. If you have just one or two set some traps up to get rid of them and then follow this video. Unless you have a lot of mice (if you’re seeing droppings there’s multiple) then I’d call an exterminator or you’ll be setting traps for a while. But no it’s not suggested to fill the holes until they are gone. To of course prevent more rodent damage to your home.

[@joelbartor]

You got it reversed… you need to seal entry points first then set traps to kill those stuck inside , if you trap first it might be endless as they keep coming ..

[@redd605]

@@joelbartor I got rid of them by chance, as I left something behind, and it was out of the hole, l acted quickly and trapped it as it tried to go back to hole ,and disposed of it deceased .

[@smileywork]

is it better silicon or that white stuff u use.

[@tone5476]

What happens if ibstuff it without silicone?

[@Owa24]

What kind of gloves are they

[@tayalyric7887]

Will the steel wool catch on fire if the heat is on?

[@ktkee7161]

1:26 What does he mean? I assume he means don't push it through into a cavity, but he doesn't articulate it well.

[@berthapasler2754]

Thanks for the tip I will definitely try it 😊

[@pattywykes5873]

Good idea! But what if I don’t have caulking?

[@LPKJFHIS]

You’re a hero. Great succinct video

[@edgoodwin4389]

Since steel wool is flammable, can the heat from the pipe ignite the steel wool?

[@joec3247]

No

[@sarajeancline5276]

Is it safe to use scotch Brite stainless steel pads instead??? Are those ok against the heating pipes?

[@joec3247]

Steel wool Is What Works For Me

[@thedonald011]

Doesn't steel wool burn at high temperature?? I mean around a radiator is dangerous, no??

[@joec3247]

In The 16 Plus Years i Have Been Doing This, I Haven't Had Any Problems 🤷😅

[@dimitri101Z]

Best tip out here

[@mariamzahedi4767]

Thank you for uploading this video, very helpful!

[@pmula10]

Is it better to use a more coarse grade wool?

[@joec3247]

I prefer working with fine, i found over the years that it is easier to work with

[@geletmote]

why not just use expandable foam?

[@sherrijones3279]

Because mice will eat right through expandable foam.

[@RealMTBAddict]

​@@sherrijones3279they have special expanding foam made for mice nowadays.

[@LordFalconsword]

Add a couple Decon tablets on the inside (facing the wall) so they can have a terminal snack as well.

[@sacramentocheesehog9195]

Lmaooo you're terrible 😅

[@untaint]

If they die inside the walls you will not be able to get rid of that smell

[@jbreezy5959]

Very helpful 👌

[@jamv2122]

do not use this use copper its not combustable steel wool is combustable to open flames even when wet and should never be around a radiator.

[@chriswildfire]

Can you jse this method for a gas stove? I think the mice are coming through gas pipe line gap.

[@joec3247]

Yes You Can

[@user-cq1go7io2b]

Don't use steel because it can rust. Use copper wool.

[@Transformational_change]

Great instruction! Just subscribed. Thanks so much. Wish me luck🙂

[@joec3247]

U got this Ruth, good luck 👍🏽

[@davidconroy883]

I've read that copper wire wool is better. Standard wire wool on copper pipes can cause the pipes to corrode.

[@quickheavenseta]

Thank you for the instructions 😊

[@sergiocorrea7088]

Would they just chew right through the wool

[@Texas_Made_]

LMFAOOO just as someone else said,i thought you were jabbing a mouse😅😮💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♀️

[@KatiaFerreira]

GREAT HINTS. Thank you

[@QuietStorrm860]

Is it ok for silicone sealant to touch the radiator pipes? Would heat melt it in the winter?

[@joec3247]

It will take years before the heat from the radiator weathers away the steel wool and silicone combination. I have been doing this for about 8 years and I haven’t come across a case where an opening I closed using this method around a radiator pipe has had to be redone

[@kimberlysmith3784]

I have a small hole in the floor under my cast iron radiator. Will this method catch on fire?

[@joec3247]

Never Seen That Happen Before, Don't Know If its A possibility

[@JohnSegway-RainingLamppost]

Very useful, thank you!

[@glennmcintyre6138]

Just use white internal filler. Much tidier.

[@DC-rt2id]

Would Grip Fill be equally as good as Caulk?

[@joec3247]

I Have Never Tried Grip Fill, Let Me know How It Works Out For You

[@tobsmonster2]

Great demo thanks

[@karenkramer3760]

Great channel. Thank you for the info.

[@diapia]

Is silicone safe to use near baseboard heating?

[@joec3247]

Yes

[@sall7029]

Why add the silicone on wool?

[@artistthingq9031]

Can silicon sealing melt from baseboard heater ?

[@joec3247]

No, it’ll take a while before that happens

[@slittyguy809]

Jus for them to chew another hole🤣🤣 lls this the biggest scam in the world 💰

[@douglas9607]

Best mousie video. Thanks with a sub/likie

[@michaelc9248]

They make this magic stuff called expanding spray foam. It's sold in a can for about $3

[@MarTiGirL]

What kind of gloves are those. I can bet that steel wool can get into the skin - I wanna make sure to NOT get a steel splinter.

[@joec3247]

Most Gloves Will Work Prevent Splinters From Steel Wool, I Am Not Using Any Special Kind.

[@karenkramer3760]

Our ac connection outside into our house is where we suspect a mouse came in. We finally caught him in a trap. Now we got the steel wool and shoved it in tightly. For now we left it in with no silicone. Is that ok or do you think we should also put silicone over the steel wool?

[@joec3247]

If you covered the opening from the outside with steel wool, you should cover over the steel wool with waterproof silicone to protect it from the elements.

[@1DJSkittles]

It doesn't cause a fire ?

[@4ndy123]

I've done this but the wool gave me a an electric shock... I'm thinking a cable may be giving power to the steel wool if that makes sense?

[@joec3247]

Scary, Please Be Carful, I Have Never Had That Happen To Me Before, And Have Covered Hundreds Of Openings This Way.

[@4ndy123]

@@joec3247 thanks for the reply. I'm going to check the cables tomorrow... Will report back if I'm alive lol

[@alanporter3858]

@4indy123 guess you didn’t make it. Rip

[@Drizzt_Do_Entreri]

@@alanporter3858 haha

[@nikkiceenikkido]

@@alanporter3858 😂

[@Library_of_the_Lost]

For years while having cats, the Steel Wool worked well. Now sadly my cats are gone. Took a few months...mouse poop all over, eating sponges, no food out, but that hasn't stopped them. They were able to move the SW over to the side. They make 2-sided tape that's for attaching rugs to your floor, so I placed that around the SW, no longer able to move it. But even tho I don't see any holes, no food, no crumbs, still there they are. One just ran past me, with the lights on & 2 dogs! So my solution? This weekend I am adopting 3 kitties, 2 were originally Feral from the streets of Detroit. And that should end it.

[@tipotto896]

How do i Put IT on Windows to prevent the mice to come INSIDE?

[@claudioodoardi189]

To much mesy, is enough use the steel wool alone, less time, clean area and the same solution, many others videos show that way, thank you anyway....

[@robinfa1477]

How deep does a hole have to be for mice to get through? I don't know any terns about walls. But there's a hole in a wall in my room. If I stick a pencil in there, it cannot go very far. Not because of the width/height but because there is something hard there. I don't know if it's sheetrock, concrete, fiberglass, or what. I can't see it. I want to know if anything can get through that.

[@joec3247]

So What You Are Looking For Are What Is Called Rub Marks (Rub Marks Are A Form Of Black Stain That Rodents Leave Around Holes, Floors And Walls That They Come In Contact With Often/Frequently, Caused By There Oily/greasy fur), If You Don't See Any Rub Marks Around The Hole, Chances Are That Rodents Are Not Coming In And Out Of That Hole. Look Up Images Of Mice Rub Marks To Get An Idea Of What You Are Looking For. Thanks

[@robinfa1477]

@@joec3247 Alright. Thank you.☺

[@slittyguy809]

Youll be rich if u in my work with this job this a new wave yall

[@Fatbodypyle]

Dont use steel wool use chore boy copper scrub pads they dont rust away with moisture like steel wool does

[@akiramado9198]

Its safe to use this on the radiator?

[@joec3247]

It is safe to use around radiator pipes to cover openings around them.

[@joannaorellana8843]

Can I use sos steel wool pads

[@joec3247]

absolutely not lol

[@Saint696Anger]

The steel wool eventually rust out depending on where it's at

[@joec3247]

That's One Of The Reasons I Use The Silicone

[@twotwentyswift]

Didn't you listen to what he said in the video ? LOL!

[@Saint696Anger]

​@@twotwentyswiftyes and those little boogers still removed it 😂 I did one hole like this and one with expanding foam. The foam did the trick for me

[@Saint696Anger]

​@@twotwentyswiftit was a rat to be fair. The foam expanded in areas the silicone cannot reach

[@twotwentyswift]

@@Saint696Anger Good stuff Thanks!

[@erikthechosenone]

If the pipe gets too hot, do you think that steel wool that you installed will get too hot someday? To the point where it is flammable and put the tenants at risk.

[@imanjones3807]

I doubt it...unless the caus flammable

[@gummybear41283]

Yes steel wool is very flammable

[@ahmedmalik-kahn3092]

Thank you kind sir🎉

[@31alaana]

This is what I was looking for❤

[@Lycaerix]

Steel wool + copper piping = galvanic corrosion.

[@emersonyeah]

king 👑

[@richardthomas1743]

That definitely should help! 👍

[@AlexMedina567]

Can pipe burn the wool, start a fire?

[@joec3247]

Never Seen That Happen Before, Don't Know If its A possibility

[@AlexMedina567]

@@joec3247 thanks

[@beckyleung7233]

good

[@julianpoel9459]

Steel wool is a fire risk. Should use copper wool.

[@amberruxpin]

Off topic but the creator has some sexy arms 🔥

[@joec3247]

😊🙏

[@22utoo]

Came across your video for something similar but not a mouse problem. There was a hole around the radiator pipe just like this one in your video. Superintendent covered it with spray foam. Sometimes I’m smelling fumey odours coming out of there and in my room. Is it possible it’s the spray foam?

[@joec3247]

Sorry, Cant Say

[@juliaportillo5485]

My mother taught me this -- ❤

[@elnorafrederick4126]

Thank you. It took THIS video... to show my nephew.... his maintenance man needs to LEARN SOME THINGS

[@superduperboyx]

I want to try this. But is there a concern that the steel wool will catch on fire because of the heat from the radiator pipe, or the heater near it?

[@preangelamarks8474]

Why they gotta make it that color been then made me have s heart attack

[@roughboy2956]

I thought in the thumbnail you were stabbing a mouse. Bummer!

[@joec3247]

quite a few people thought this, sorry I am not that kind of exterminator LOL

[@letypelayo5379]

❤❤❤ guapo!

[@stevenlawrence5733]

Why not use spray foam instead?

[@joec3247]

I Personally Don't Like Handling Spray Foam

[@Loriann4444]

I tried that it chewed a hole a foot away.

[@wisdomfox857]

Yap once they claim a spot as entrance they keep making new openings in that spot

[@RealMTBAddict]

Well you need traps then.

[@mikedunn7795]

You should use steel wool made with actual steel. It could be made of iron wool,which as you say will rust over time. I don't think you need the caulking,either,except possibly to insulate the hole. What deters rodents is the wool,steel or iron. They *hate* chewing the stuff.

[@user-bk4ml7bs3d]

Thanks

[@melissadavis18]

I’m trying this if the “professionals” that was hired can’t get the job done.