I’ve been a big fan of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for years now — in fact, they are one of the essential supplies I recommend for spring cleaning. After I bought my first package, they sat forgotten under my kitchen sink for quite some time. One day my son Kell was looking for something to clean his golf shoes. I wasn’t sure what to tell him until I remembered those Magic Erasers under the sink. I told him to try one, and it worked like MAGIC!
It made me curious about just how these babies work, and it turns out the answer is pretty darn interesting.
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What Are Magic Erasers, And How Do Magic Erasers Work?
Magic Erasers are sponges made of melamine foam, which have been used for decades as an insulation and soundproofing material. About ten years ago, some smarty-pants discovered that melamine foam was also an effective abrasive cleaner! It works because when melamine resin cures into foam, its microstructure becomes almost as hard as glass – causing it to act like super-fine sandpaper on stains. The abrasive foam loosens up dirt and grime, and the open microstructure of the foam sucks it in and traps it there. Neat, right?
While a magic sponge will work when it’s dry, adding some water makes the job of cleaning tough messes a little easier. It’s similar to getting a washcloth wet before scrubbing the kitchen counter.
The only drawback I’ve found regarding these erasers is that much like a pencil eraser, they will break down and fall apart as they are used. However, I’ve found that a small piece of Magic Eraser works just as well as a larger piece, so you end up getting a lot more use out of each sponge if you cut it up into smaller pieces.
That one little tip will extend the life of each eraser dramatically and keep costs low for you. Another way to keep costs down is to avoid brand name erasers (like Mr. Clean Magic Erasers) and buy generic ones. I like to get my melamine foam erasers in bulk online! We buy them in packs of 20. They cost about $0.20 less per eraser than the name brand ones, and work just as well, in our opinion!
Are Magic Erasers Safe?
It’s so hard to find a cleaning product that can do such a good job without using chemicals. This little cleaning scrubber is just that. If you’re still worried about the safety of a melamine foam sponge, here are a few facts to help put you at ease.
- The ingredients in Magic Eraser have been safely and commonly used for many years in a wide range of household products and are considered non-toxic.
- No ingredients are subject to any health-related labeling laws in North America or Europe.
- Formaldehyde is not and never has been an ingredient in Magic Eraser. One ingredient in Magic Eraser (formaldehyde-melamine-sodium bisulfite copolymer) contains the word “formaldehyde” in its chemical name. However, this ingredient is not formaldehyde and poses no health or safety risks.
How To Use Magic Erasers
To use a magic eraser, add water to the sponge, squeeze as much water out as you can, scrub the surface with light pressure, and watch the grime disappear.
Magic erasers work extremely well as a wall cleaner. I use them to remove scuff marks on my walls and baseboards. Every once in a while, I tackle all my baseboards, and every time they end up looking practically brand new!
- Remove marker, pen, and crayon marks off high touch areas (like walls, light switches, and furniture.
- Remove sticker and label residue.
- Clean those notoriously hard-to-clean fiberglass shower floors.
- Polish your silver jewelry, and remove tarnish from jewelry and silver utensils.
- Clean residue off-dry erase marker boards. (You can remove permanent marker from whiteboards, too!)
- Remove scuff marks, pen marks, and dirt build-up on leather couches, shoes, purses, and luggage.
- Clean countertops and other finished surfaces. (Always perform a spot test first, or check with your countertop manufacturer.)
- Remove spray paint from vandals or mischievous 3 year olds!
- Clean keyboards, mouses, and other electronics. Use on everything except the screen!
- Remove scum from your shower and glass door.
- Remove stains on clothing.
- Scrub tile grout.
- Clean grease from stovetops.
- Remove coffee, tea, and kool-aid stains from countertops. Be especially careful when it comes to granite and marble countertops – scrubbing too hard could remove the sealant.
- Clean microfiber couches and chairs.
- Remove scuff marks on shoes, as well as scuff marks on the floor.
- Scrub your plastic and metal patio furniture.
- Clean car interiors, exteriors, wheels, and paint scratches.
- Clean RV’s and boats, inside and out.
- Remove bugs that are stuck on cars, windshields, house siding, etc. (Always spot test on glossy finishes, and rub very gently.)
- Remove ink and paint stains from hands.
- Sprinkle some baking soda into your toilet bowl and use the magic eraser to clean toilet bowl stains without harsh chemicals.
Check out these and other magic eraser tips in action:
What do you use Magic Erasers for?
While I’m not a huge fan of magic erasers, in general, the best use by far I have for them is removing haze from the car’s interior window glass, as well as removing road film from the exterior glass. Not if you had them tinted! But for regular automotive glass, just use a pretty wet eraser (put down a cloth for drips) on the glass, then follow up with your favorite automotive glass cleaner. It doesn’t take but a few minutes to get all the interior haze and exterior road film off the glass. Learned this from a detailer. ETA: Wet with water…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m surprised a detailer would use these. They have a big tendency to scratch glass.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The links need to be updated as to current costs. For example, the Magic erasers, show .20 each, they are NOW .70 each
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Barb, I actually say the value pack of the off-brand sponges are .20 less than the brand-name.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.(20 Pack) Extra Large Eraser Sponge – Extra Thick, Long Lasting, Premium Melamine Sponges in Bulk
DO NOT use them on your Formica counter!! I ruined a big circle spot on mine with the magic eraser. It took the shine right off. I have tried several products to bring back the shine but I still have a circle spot that is dull.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.One warning for those of us with sensitive skin: if you’re tackling a lot of cleaning projects with Magic Erasers, use gloves! While the sponge is scrubbing the stain, it’s also scrubbing your delicate fingertips!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’d be reluctant to be throwing away non biodegradable materials without checking whether cloths (old t-shirts etc) and environmentally friendly cleaning products would do the same job. Have tried magic erasers but wouldn’t find it easy in most instances to work with a tiny cube of this product. A white board will wipe clean with a dry cloth and I clean my trainer soles easily with water and non bio washing up liquid. Same would apply to previous info on your site Jillee about hygiene re ordinary household sponges. Suggestions about how to clean them are fine but the suggestion to discard frequently isn’t environmentally friendly. Again, what’s wrong with using biodegradable/recyclable cloths? I don’t mean to sound like a moany bah humbug person and love all the good stuff you share with us, just wonder if we should think more about the planet we’re all wrecking?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I agree 100%. I only use Magic Erasers for heavy duty items – Shoes, outdoor garden items, etc. They are horrible at scratching or etching surfaces. I would NEVER use them on a glass cooktop or any stainless surface, or actually anything that has a surface shine.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wondering about Formica as I read the comments. This place was built in 1980 so I guess the counters are original. If there are rings, I’ve used bleach which works. I have Mop & Glo so I think I’ll apply that to keep it cleaner for a longer period. Car wax might be a good option.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I think the trick is to use light to little pressure. Now they have them for bathtubs. I seem to have a permanent ring (yet I only use the shower). I bought the new ones, followed the directions and yes, they soap up but the soap lasts for one use. After that, all you have left is a Magic Eraser! I tried the broom & Dawn, Jilllee’s recipe and still can’t remove it. I also use a squeege after I shower and I’ve given up. I guess it’s there to stay.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have you tried Barkeeper’s friend Lesley (maybe a year on, you’ve replaced your bath!) need to use gently if you bath is acrylic but maybe worth a try.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do NOT use magic erasers on Formica countertop. It takes the shine right off. I ruined mine and it just makes me sick every time I see that dull circle on my big countertop. I was able to use a spray countertop wax on it to help take a little of the dull away, but I still see it daily. Highly recommend NOT attempting it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I started off looking up your easy peel potatoes. 3/4 of an hour, I’m still here. Ugh. I might never get supper ready lol
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the sponges for cleaning our pool! Wish they had a bigger sponge for pool liner! Best cleaner I have found for keeping trim white & removing unseen dirt from liner above water level. I used 4-6 small sponges weekly/biweekly to keep pool sparkling clean. Removes more than just brushing or the expense blue cleaner!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This is going to sound like an insane question, but do you think you could whiten your teeth with them?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can I use them on a wooden swing that has a build up of wax? I want to get the wax off. I’ve tried buffing it off with a rag. It worked, but sooo much work !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I want to know what would clean headlight covers. My cars headlight covers are so disgusting the light doesnt really show through. Help
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Toothpaste! Any paste (not gel) will work wonderfully. Just apply about a tablespoon, then scrub it around with a toothbrush. Wipe clean with a towel, and your headlights will look amazing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you use them on polished stone floors?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes! Just be gentle :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for these amazing tips. Now I can really get to work on cleaning more stuff around the house.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My cat likes to rub her face on the corners of the cabinets which leaves an oily residue..magic erasers clean it right off. I use an older one so I can throw it away after use.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My Mom rehabbed at my house for 2 mos. after a broken thigh bone (she’s 92). What a mess was left on my hardwood floors from the new wheelchair! And the scrapes and marks on the doors and frames! Fortunately, my BIL works for an assisted living center and told me about these erasers. BOOM! One swipe and the rubber marks on the floors and walls were gone! Next I’m going to try them or maybe Barkeeper’s Friend on my glass shower doors.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Perfect! They are the best :-) I hope your mom is recovering well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I once had people over for a fondue and the heat from the pot left white marks on my wooden table top. The magic eraser removed it easily.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have used both branded and unbranded erasers on my slightly textured wallpaper to remove old cigarette smoke from the walls of my room left by the previous tenant. I had to go over each section 3 times before the sponge rinsed clean. I know each type of wallpaper is different, but this worked better than anything for me,
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do NOT use them on Formica countertops … It will remove the finish from the countertop. Learned the hard way!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I wish I’d seen this 6 months ago. I learned the hard way too and I’m just sick about it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I used magic eraser to clean my house siding (a light grey color) and it worked wonderfully! I was
Please log in or create a free account to comment.very happy with the results and would certainly recommend it.
Would these work on mildew stains? We have a major lack of ventilation in the bathroom in our apartment and end up with patches of mildew stains that never seem to get completely clean, and I hate using all those chemicals.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.An air purifier is the best for mold and mildew . One that put out oxygen is ideal but if not that vinegar should help. Bleach works great also but ventilation is key.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It will definitely help! I would use a magic eraser to rid the area of mildew and any other visible issues, then follow up with a mild bleach solution to kill all the germs :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks! I’ll try the bleach after I get it clean.
I realize that ventilation is key, unfortunately, being in an apartment, there’s only so much we can do, and we don’t have much space or outlets to put in additional fans and such. We do what we can but it’s not enough
I agree that the magic eraser is a great product. I would advise that if you use one, some people may want to wear gloves. I had to remove several black scuff marks from a wall and it worked wonderfully, however afterward I noticed my fingers felt a bit of a burning pain. Washing and rinsing my hand didn’t seem to help, and my fingertips were very red. Several hours later they felt better, but it taught me to wear my kitchen rubber gloves whenever I use it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do you use them wet or dry? Couldn’t figure that out.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I think it depends on the surface. If you wet a melamine sponge it provides less friction. If I were removing a stain from a microfiber sofa, I would use it dry. On hard surfaces, I use it dry first, then wet. As you can see, I don’t know the answer to your question. These are just my thoughts.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wet! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee. While gardening, I accidentally hurt a finger. I didn´t notice until I saw blood stains on my shirt. I´ve tried all sorts of products and the stains are still visible. Baking soda, washing soda, lemon juice, salt, Tide pens. Nothing worked. Any suggestioins?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hydrogen peroxide is the best for blood stains! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Some people find this solution a little weird and disgusting, but spit is best. The enzymes break down the proteins perfectly. And it is free! Launder the garmet as usual.
Also… Try meat tenderizer
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Put ice on it. Let it sit til the ice melts. If it hasn’t gone away after the ice melts , repeat it until it does. Takes it out every time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Please do not use magic erasers on marble.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank You for the tips on Magic Erasers!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve used them to get the bugs off my car with no problem. You just can’t scrub really hard. Let the eraser do the work. Cheap ones fall apart faster than Mr Clean. It’s all I use now to clean windows. Just scrub and dry with paper towels. It’s the only thing I’ve found that cleans my pool steps. As for the environment, I use them till there’s nothing left.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.So it’s just the sponge doing the work? There’s no “magic cleaning solution” on them?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve never used them but am excited to try them now.
It does say on the box not to use on car paint. Do not use on skin, causes chemical burns as diagnosed by doc. you will leave a noticable sheen difference on painted walls and cabinets.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yep! They are pretty cool :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Concerning the use on glass top stoves: I prefer to clean those with Barkeeper’s Friend and a regular sponge. The sponges clean the glass top better w/o leaving streaks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Barkeeper’s Friend is far more abrasive than Magic Erasers, so repeated use of Barkeeper’s Friend on glass top stoves will dull the finish much quicker.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Magic Erasers also work to remove coffee and tea stains from mugs – just be sure to wash them well afterward.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great tip, Dawn!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You can get a purple cleaning rag sets from shop.flylady.net. I think they are made with the same material but reusable. They work just as great!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.They are not made of the same material. They are microfiber cloth.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love magic erasers but be careful! They are abrasive. Please don’t use them on your car exterior unless you don’t care about your paint job!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I work for a pool company, and these magic erasers should not be used on a swimming pools
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Vinyl liner. They damage the uv coating .
I have strongly believed in Magic Erasers for many years now. Whenever someone informs me of a stain they are unable to get out I quickly tell them Magic Eraser. I have even used them on carpet stains. I live in senior housing. There have been many tenants here before me. Unfortunately, even some that did not clean quite well. Therefore, I am playing with the idea of a thinner magic eraser being made to fit a swiffer mop.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hopefully, I will get some agreement on this idea from others and this will become a reality. I now feel, why attempt using anything else? Go straight to the magic eraser. Sue Card
Mr Clean made a magic eraser mop. I found it at the Family Dollar. It was great for cleaning tile. Try looking online for one.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.They actually make a mop just like that! Check it out: https://amzn.to/2HtT75A
Please log in or create a free account to comment.@ Susan Card. I’m with you. I have to get on a ladder to clean my shower tiles. At my age (67) I’m not comfortable doing that. I would go insane if I could teach stuff 5’2
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Awww.. Too bad this is a repeat article. I’m in love with magic erasers and thought maybe ya came up with new and more ideas. Anyway, do be careful on skin. Its like a soft micro-abrasive sandpaper and you don’t notice it removing skin till it’s too late.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great Product !!!!!!! so many good ideas to use this product on!!!!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I could never get the shower pan clean and these miracles cleaned it right up!! Thanks Jillee!! You are amazing! I look forward to your post everyday!! You are a genius!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks Paula!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have always wondered, do you use them wet or dry?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Always wet them before use :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.If u had a drop of Dawn dishwashing soap to the magic eraser it works even better and takes grease off in a flash!! Great article. Thank you for writing it
Please log in or create a free account to comment.99 Cents Only store is a great place to buy these!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have food saver bags, I write the date and contents on the bag. The eraser removes the ink to wash and reuse the bags.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Magic Erasers are also good foe removing scuff marks on Seude shoes, especially white!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I need to ask Hubby to get me some Erasers at the Commissary today .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Take it from me and do NOT use it on your car’s exterior!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Usually new products are well advertised–not Magic Eraser. In all the years it’s been out, I’ve never tried it, knowing nothing about it. But thanks to you, I’m now anxious to. I’m partially disabled, and this may save me much “wear and tear”. Thank you, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It is the best and most versatile cleaning product on the market. Proctor and Gamble doesn’t advertise it because they don’t want it to compete with their other products which do not work as well! There is a company called http://www.spongeoutlet.com that sells the identical product as the Magic Eraser for as little as $0.29 per sponge with free shipping. They are not those flimsy, potentially dangerous Chinese knock-offs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I do like these magic erasers, however I attempted to remove scuff marks from a painted wall and the paint rubbed off along with the scuff marks. Tried it again on the same surface and used less elbow grease, and still, it removed the paint. Suggest a test rub in an inconspicuous area.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It’s basically just super fine sandpaper, so it basically is removing the top layers of the surface. Usually that means the dirt, but it can sand away the paint/finish/etc also.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you, I knew they worked great but I was always fearful i was breathing a hidden chemical? Thank you, I love magic erasers.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Saw on Pinterest where you can clean the inside of your oven door!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Is it safe to use magic eraser on a bathtub that has been re-glazed? Or will it scratch the surface?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.That should be just fine! But I would test and inconspicuous area first, just to be sure. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.If your bath tub was reglazed professionally you will want to check if use of product will void any warranty. The company we used for our bathtub resurfacing prohibits use of magic erasers.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you really use it to clean your glass-topped stove without scratching it????
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Absolutely!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.As usual great ideas and ideas that I learned. Thank you .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I wondered what you should do exactly to use on the microfiber couch. Just wet and rub?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes! Just have the magic eraser moist, not soaking, and rub lightly :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I customize dolls as a hobby. The erasers are great for taking the shine and make up (painted) on plastic faces to give the girls a more natural look.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes beware using it on the skin! They will take off layers of skin very easily. My 2 year old drew all over her face with a perm marker and I used one to take the stains off but ended up giving her a terrible road rash type scab all over her poor face! The ink came off like magic – but so did her skin! Mother of the year moment I know….
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Using it on the floor will also remove the finish on the floor. Also if using on floors, be sure to scrub the residue off completely or your new wax finish will not take.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I ruined my formica table top using this eraser. It ruined the surface in several places and I tried to restore the shine but couldn’t.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do you know anything about the environmental effects of these sponges?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Another great thing to do with them is clean your iron sole plate. Gets everything off it.
Wet magic eraser thoroughly. Squeeze out water so it isn’t dripping. Lay on towel. ‘Iron’ over it firmly, back and forth with a hot iron. If the iron is really bad turn sponge over for a clean area. Will take off fusibles, starch build up etc.
Don’t try to do it with a piece in your hand and rubbing the sole plate. You will get steam burns as the eraser gets really hot.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you so much, was looking what to clean the gunk of my iron, so off to the shop to buy a couple of packets!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Superfine steel wool works for that too
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A caution about using it on skin. I had a boss years ago who used it to try to remove housepaint from her skin. She ended up with a road-rash-style abrasion because it literally took off the skin.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Another hint for the erasers is NOT to soak then with water. Just spray them lightly with water from a spray bottle – that’s all the moisture you need to clean anything!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for posting this! Makes sense, but I wouldn’t have thought of it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Another couple of uses for eraser sponges. I use on doors around handles & on metal storm door too. They work to clean white synthetic kitchen cupboards & cabinets. Any place where you touch walls, around electric switches & light/fan wall switches. Just have to get motivated.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Which side are you using to clean glass cooktop? I have the Mr. Clean ones.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Both sides of a Magic Eraser are the same. You might be talking about a different kind of sponge.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Which side are you using?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.hi, Mary, I know what you’re talking about. Some pads come with a course blue side. I’m not sure that’s the magic eraser part. The white foam part is definitely the Magic Eraser. I think the blue may be a different material, designed to just lift as much surface crud as possible then use the white side for real cleaning. For me, the blue side seems like a regular scrubby, doesn’t seem to have the same properties as the white side, but I could be wrong. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sounds like this would be great for cleaning outdoor tools — shovels, trowels, etc. Since I haven’t tried it, I can’t say for sure. I bought a package 2 years ago and then I didn’t know what to use them for. Now I have lots of uses!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.There are a couple of different kinds of white marker boards, & I know from experience that Magic Eraser will ruin one of them! The boards that are made of particle board & coated with the white board material don’t stand up to Magic Eraser.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I would hesitate using Magic Eraser on skin. My friend’s daughter had a kg teacher use a Magic Eraser to get permanent marker off of her arm. The girl ended up with a burn on her arm. It looked like it was a chemical burn and looked like it was not just caused by friction. Maybe adult skin isn’t as sensitive — I don’t know, but I would be cautious.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love it to get the corners of my white cabinets cleaned off where my cat rubs her face and marks them and the best to clean off my ceramic stove top. 12 years old and it looks brand new.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great tip! My cat uses the stainless steel fridge and dishwasher corners and it’s so hard to get clean!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Melamine foam, cheaper to buy it buy the sheet and cut your own. amazon sells it. https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-Sponge-Remover-Stubborn-Cleaner/dp/B00H06LP38/ref=pd_sim_121_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H06LP38&pd_rd_r=05R64JSRRTYHYGWGF428&pd_rd_w=71p4k&pd_rd_wg=cqtCB&psc=1&refRID=05R64JSRRTYHYGWGF428
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for the tip!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for this suggestion — really good buy, but read the comments first. Sounds like they are good for light to medium use, but fall apart quickly under heavy use — maybe not as tough as what’s available in this country. (These come direct from China.) I haven’t tried them, so I don’t know. One of the comments there suggests that Home Depot has a cheap, strong verson.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have also discovered it will remove self-tanner mistakes from your skin!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the Mr clean magic erasers. In our house we use them for cleaning the bathroom sink, counter and tub. It makes this chore so much easier.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You can easily find a cheaper version of the magic erasers. My mom buys the cheaper non name brand version sometimes.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you clean headlights with Magic Erasers?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Never tried it, but Jillee lists shower doors above, so I don’t see why not. Good idea!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes and it works beautifully. I have used them on everything, literally, during our (never-ending) remodeling.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you clean headlights with it?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.In love Magic Erasers (and have had a crush of Mr. Clean for years). Thanks for this list. I am so ready to do all my baseboards. I have been cutting mine into pieces for a long time, so appreciated the affirmation that I was doing something smart. I did it because I didn’t like the dirty eraser after I was finished, so using the small pieces made it easy to clean and discard. I’m new to your blog, but enjoy it tremendolusly.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have also “cleaned off” the paint on my latex-painted walls with a Magic Eraser, LOL. I find a very rough washcloth works much better for wall washing.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do NOT use in Formica countertops! It will remove the shiny finish.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Magic erasers can and will scratch if you rub too hard. My dogs would come in from outside rough housing. Every day they’d run their coats on the corner of the wall at the top of my stairs. Needless to say this spot got dirty!
My housekeeper used magic erasers on semi gloss paint, scratching them.
I think that most of the uses, even oh high gloss finishes can work with caution. You’re only after the stain or dirt after all. I believe had she used hot water and gently worked to remove the dirt it would have been fine.
For marble, quartz and Formica counters, I think it would just be easier to use something else unless the surface was ruined. As in the magic eraser was a last ditch solution.
Leslie
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have had them scratch my laminate counters.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Also on skin be VERY careful…don’t rub too hard or too fast, it can burn the skin.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sounds perfect for removing calluses! I think I’ll try it — carefully.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Friend suggested to use on greasy wood cabinets and ranges. Worked like a charm. But avoid if cabinets are high gloss!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them for many things. They are fabulous. I always wet them. I never thought to use them on my microfiber fiber couch, though.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do you use them wet or dry? I love the results you got on the woodwork.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I found that it’s the only thing that removes doggy nose marks on the windows that surrounds my front door!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The magic eraser did not take the tarnish of my silver. Did I do something wrong??
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for doing the reasearch! I’ve wondered if those were safe for a while, but never took the time to look it up. Thanks Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do Not use on quartz countertops!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Not for wallpaper
Please log in or create a free account to comment.amen. People have to remember these are abrasive! Frequent use instead of a cleaning solution (say, on doorjambs) means you will just have no paint left eventually in those areas. They are fab for very hard surfaces. Glass, microwave/toaster insides etc. and tile possibly. Or anything you want to remove the surface of a tiny bit and it’ll look the same farther down. Like natural unstained solid wood etc. lol
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My brother used a magic eraser on his arm to get something off and ended up with a dangerous burn that took a few weeks to heal. I would not encourage people to use this on themselves. They work wonderfully on my shower floor and doors though!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use them to get the baked-on gunk off the inside of the oven window before I run the self-cleaner. Magic!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee, I think magic erasers are scary! I’ve heard of a man who “erased” his car paint down to the bare metal trying to get a spot off. I’ve damaged the finish on the vinyl siding of my condo. I wouldn’t touch one to my fiberglass tub, nor would I touch my silver with one. I can see it ruining the surface of a kitchen counter, scratching plastic and metal surfaces.
I’ve bought just one package, which I guess will last the rest of my life. I would like to see it refined by putting it into the form of a mechanical pencil, complete with sharpener. I could use one with a sharp tip.
Caveat emptor. Don’t use it on anything you wouldn’t use very fine sandpaper on.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.people need to be reminded they are taking a little bit of the paint/surface off with each use of this product! Not so with glass and metal (uses it was intended for, I think) . Eventually those using this on painted areas will run out of paint to buff away lol
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Don’t the Magic Erasers that you buy at the grocery have cleanser in them? I’ve hesitated about buying the foam ones on Amazon since they wouldn’t have cleanser. Do you use some kind of detergent with the Amazon ones?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Only some varieties of the Magic Erasers have cleanser in them. The original ones are plain. But Pkalbe is right, the way they remove stains is that they are like extremely fine sandpaper. Just something to keep in mind when you use them.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have never had luck with the knock-off melamine. I ordered in bulk, but the erasers just crumbled. I guess I need to try again. Magic erasers are literally magic.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank Jillee for the information on magic erasers. I’ve been using them for years and wondering about their “magic” ingredients. Your research assured me it’s ok to use them. I then went to Amazon and ordered a box of twenty. I forwarded your article to friends.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really look forward to your posts and read all of them. Thanks for the hard work and helpful ideas
Sue
Some painters left red marks on my wall. The cleaned off with magic eraser. The next day it left a mark on the paint that would not some off. They ended up painting the area along with walls nearby.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you so very much, Jillee! I’ve been walking past these things for years, wondering what they could do. Of course, I could’ve stopped and read the directions, but that may have slowed me down. Now, I’ve missed out on a lot of things. Ah, change . . .
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Be very careful using on skin. I once removed paint from my arm with a magic eraser and the resulting friction burn was extremely painful.
Magic erasers are a staple in my cleaning supplies. Thanks for a few extra ideas!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I used a magic eraser to get black Sharpie off a green vinyl diner seat. It removed most of the black but also started to remove the green seat color. Just go slow and don’t be over zealous. It also works well cleaning the grout on my floor tile.
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