Magic Erasers - Do they Really Work? - Commercial Cleaners | Home Cleaning

July 26, 2017 No Comment

Can a white sponge be truly magic?

Yes, even professional cleaners need a little magic to make sure the clean is perfect. Question of the day – Do magic erasers really work? What are magic erasers?

This product is available at any Countdown, New World or Pak’n’Save, they are also available at $2 stores that carry cleaning products. They are an excellent addition to any cleaning kit and perfect for the those stubborn sinks, baths and stainless steel but especially the painted doors that have constant marks but where using a creme cleaner eg Jif is too harsh for the surface.

Magic Eraser Uses

Whiteware Appliances

I personally use magic erasers on my fridge, dishwasher and microwave and they show like brand new when finished. Make sure to use the eraser but then use a spray and wipe or similar as it can leave residue once dried.

Keyboards & Computers

We all see our filthy white that are now yellow(ish) keyboards and you can never get the keys clean without damage. Magic erasers are soft and easily take off all the grime. Simply make the eraser moist but not soaking wet and wipe away.

What is a Melamine Sponge? -

Melamine foam is a foam-like material consisting of a formaldehyde-melamine-sodium bisulfite copolymer. The foam is manufactured by a number of manufacturers worldwide, most notably by Germany-based BASF under the name Basotect.

Does it work? +

Magic Erasers are highly effective on many surfaces including walls, ceiling vents, baseboards, blinds, bathtubs, and many other places in the home. The Magic Eraser is a miracle worker for crayon and marker coloured onto walls. Magic Erasers should always be tested in a hidden area before widespread use. Dirt, stains, and soap scum that would have taken scrubbing and or repainting disappeared in just a few wipes of the eraser during our cleans

Pros & Cons +

Pros: Magic Eraser works magic on tough dirt like crayon and marker. Adding water activates the surface of tiny filaments in the sponge making them ready to wipe away grime. The Magic Eraser sponge is reusable for several uses although it does begin to break down and disintegrate with repeated uses. Cons Because the eraser works by scrubbing at the surface with tiny but extremely hard threads, you should not use on highly glossy or satin finishes. Magic Eraser is not appropriate for paneling or wood finished surfaces. It will strip away the surface and create damage. The Magic Eraser sponge does begin to break down after uses.

Ovens, Stovetops & Splashbacks +

Magic Erasers are great for stove tops. I personally use with stainless steel or steel but I usually clean with creme cleanser first or use creme cleanser with Eraser, then wipe off with a spray and wipe. Eraser do a great job lifting grime without hard scrubbing which could cause damage. Stainless steel always use at the very least a non scratch scourer. Oven - scrape the glass and oven with a razor first then use the eraser for stubborn stains. Erasers are great for removing oil and spills but remember to re-clean after as we use it as an aid to life the grime prior to cleaning

Magic Erasers Alternative Uses:

Wet the eraser with water. Water activates the fibers and allows dirt to be pulled away from the surface and into the channels of the sponge
Test the product in a hidden spot. Because the magic eraser is highly abrasive, it can damage the surface of some places in your home. Be safe and test it out in a hidden area first.
Gently rub the eraser on the surface. The nice thing is that it doesn’t take a lot of scrubbing to really get to the dirt.
Watch the dirt begin to fade away.
Throw away after several uses or when the eraser begins to disintegrate.

Grass Stains on Shoes- Use a Magic Eraser to gently wipe away grass stains on the soles of your shoes. Test on the bottom to make sure there isn’t any damage, first. This is especially effective on shoes with white soles.

Remove Stickers- I can usually get a sticker off of jars and plastic, but sometimes the residue can be a huge pain to try to remove. Use a Magic Eraser to gently scrub away the gunky buildup on plastic and glass.

Orange Rings on Plastic Dishes- If there is a spaghetti sauce or grease ring stain in a plastic bowl, it can be difficult to remove. You may have success scrubbing the ring with a Magic Eraser. The tiny fibers are able to reach into small places and pull out the orange residue.

Nail Polish- Magic Erasers can do a great job of cleaning up nail polish messes, just be sure to test the eraser in a hidden area to make sure you don’t damage the surface you are trying to clean.