For domestic use there are a number of specific steel wool products available such as:
Fire Glass Cleaner: For quick and absolutely scratch-free cleaning of fire glass.
Glass Cleaner and Tile Cleaner: Sponge with stainless steel work surface effortlessly and scratch-free removes paint and lacquer residues from any glass surface.
BBQ & Oven Power Pads: Extra-large soap pads for powerful cleaning of caked-on dirt on grids and oven plates.