Top 30 Uses Of The Magic Eraser, And Where Not To Use It
The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is truly magical: The foamy sponge introduced by Procter & Gamble in 2003 can make just about any stain disappear. But exactly how many Magic Eraser uses are there for the home? And why the heck do they work so well, anyway? Read on for everything you ever wanted to know about this nifty cleaning tool.Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser truly lives up to its name. The foam-like sponge was introduced in 2003 and can make just about any stain vanish. So how many uses does the Magic Erase have in the home? And how does it work so well? Keep reading for the top 30 uses of the Magic Eraser, where you shouldn't use it, and more. Click this link to read the full article.
How does the Magic Eraser work?
According to Morgan Brashear, who heads up consumer insights & products research at P&G, the key ingredient in the Magic Eraser (and similar products such as the Easy Erasing Pad) is melamine foam. Although this substance might feel soft in your hand, at the microscopic level, melamine consists of tiny fibers that are almost as hard as glass. Because of their small size, strands of melamine can easily fit into the tiny grooves and pits of just about any surface you want to scour, removing gunk that shouldn't be there. And because the filaments are so small, they won't mess with the actual surface you're trying to clean.In essence, the Magic Eraser works like extremely fine sandpaper—tough on stains, but gentle on what's underneath.
Magic Eraser uses around the house
There are a gazillion dirty things the Magic Eraser can clean. Here are some of them:
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Kids' crayon art on walls
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Grease and rust on kitchen sinks
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Grease and grime on the stovetop, backsplash tile, and grout
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Soap scum on shower doors
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Bathtub rings
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Scuffs and dirt on base molding and toe kicks
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Ash buildup on fireplace mantel
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Smudges on light switches and plates (best to use the pad dry rather than wet around electric lights)
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Dirty tennis/running shoes
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Coffee/tea stains in mugs and glass pots
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Wine stains on coasters
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Dried paint on hardware like hinges and knobs
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Tarnish on silver (use some elbow grease)
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Spatters inside the microwave
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Adhesive after tearing off stickers