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Mr. Clean Magic Erasers: Creative Uses For These Household Cleaning Blocks That Truly Work Magic!

Who knew, that I'd first hear about Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at a conference about blogging?

It's true. When Glenn Reynolds (a.k.a. "The Instapundit" and godfather of the blogging world) mentioned in passing how much he liked this handy household gadget, I knew they must be great. And when he commented on their ability to work on a wide variety of surfaces, rather than just those stated on the box, I knew this product would be right up my alley.

I'm not kidding when I say these Magic Erasers truly work miracles... and they're only about a buck apiece!

  • Mr. Clean Magic Erasers... a 2-pack generally costs about $2. These foam-like pads are extremely lightweight and resemble pieces of styrofoam.
  • They are made of a porous melamine material that gets into hard-to-clean surfaces and tiny grooves... like magic!
  • All it takes is a dab of water to moisten the eraser. No other cleaning chemicals needed (...and no elbow grease).


My Favorite Uses For Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

The very first time I tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, I was SHOCKED. It worked so well... but what really sold me was its ability to clean that slightly rough, textured surface that the handles of our appliances are made of.

After a few minutes of wiping down appliances, light switches, and cupboards (also lightly textured), I was compelled to go all around the house LOOKING for stuff to clean... These things are great at getting into the tiny cracks & crevices of virtually any surface!

My other faves:

    Removing scuff marks from floors, doors, and baseboards (...not only scuff marks, but also years of black grime & built-up hairspray on white baseboards in the bathrooms & door panels of cabinets/doors)

    Making tennis shoes look like new again

    Cleaning white grout effortlessly

    Removing set-in tea stains in the Mr. Coffee Instant Tea Maker (pitcher & tea holder)

    Cleaning the textured plastic parts of the computer monitor, keyboard & mouse

    Removing set-in stains from drink coasters (...even those ceramic ones)

    Cleaning in the tiny nooks & crannies of the electric can opener

...but wait, there's more!

Following are dozens of creative uses for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers -- from others who've used the product.

In general, these magic erasers can "remove" or "clean" virtually anything (...but do check the warning on the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser site first).

Check out this video showing the product in use, and addressing what it's made of.
See why Magic Erasers get 4 out of 5 stars.

Now, onto all the miracles of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers...


What Mr. Clean Magic Erasers Can Do:

  • remove dried paint from door hinges

  • remove tarnish from silver

  • remove mold & mildew from anything plastic

  • clean & polish gold jewelry

  • remove soap scum in the tub and shower

  • remove marks on walls

  • clean splatters inside the microwave

  • remove marks on vinyl siding

  • clean mirrors in the bathroom (keeps shower mirrors from fogging)

  • remove adhesive residue after removing stickers

  • remove waterline mark around the pool

  • remove hair dye from countertops & floors

  • clean light-colored suede

  • remove black scuff marks from baseboards (where the vacuum cleaner hits)

  • clean the outdoor side of window sills stained from leaves, dust and dirt

  • clean plastic coolers inside and out (...even dirty grimey ones used by men with greasy hands!)

  • remove rust spots & stains on countertop

  • remove cooked-on stains in pots and pans

  • remove soot off the walls near the fireplace

  • clean within the grooves of lawn ornaments

  • clean sticky/dusty range hood over the stove

  • remove nail polish spills or stains

  • clean airbake cookie sheets & bakeware (the kind with all those tiny grooves)

  • clean oven shelves & the grates on the grill

  • remove wet nose marks from pets on the windows (even car windows)

  • remove toothpaste splashes from bathroom mirrors

  • remove melted plastic on the side of the toaster oven

  • remove grimey green algae from cement (bird baths, steps, ponds, etc)

  • clean stained elbows from dirty work

  • remove green mildew from siding and gutters

  • remove paint spills & oversprays

  • remove toilet bowl rings (just cut a piece off & let it set in your toilet overnight)

  • remove built-up algae, water deposits, etc from ceramic flower pots

  • clean dish drainers that are gunked with lime and build-up

  • remove bird poop from concrete bird bath

  • remove coffee & tea stains that remain inside a mug, caraffe, thermos even after washing

  • clean the plastic agitator inside your washing machine

  • clean window screens (even when they are still in the window)

  • remove built-up baked on grease inside the deep fryer

  • clean inside the crock pot

  • remove melted plastic on a glass top stove

  • clean swimming pool steps

  • remove baked on brown spots on cookware

  • clean antiques & collectibles

  • polish collectible coins

  • clean & shine things up before you sell them in a yard sale

  • clean boat & outdoor furniture upholstery

  • clean vinyl striping on motorhomes, vans, boats

  • clean car tires, including white walls

  • clean pebbled surfaces like the outside of plastic coolers

  • remove pet & child vomit from carpet or clothing

  • remove scuff marks on motorcycle & ATV helmets

  • remove grass stains from shoes after mowing the lawn

  • remove scuff marks from hangers/shoes in the walk-in closet

  • clean oven door

  • remove pollen from patio furniture, cars, etc.

  • remove soap scum and gunk from around the bathroom faucets

  • remove hairspray build-up on countertops and vanities

  • remove soap scum inside porcelain & utility sinks

  • clean stained caulking along the kitchen sink & countertop

  • clean your bicycle, even the tires & rims

  • clean tile & grout

  • remove mildew from tents, vinyl canopies, awnings, fiberglass items

  • remove paint overspray that has dried

  • remove shoe marks from the kickplate of house doors & car doors

  • clean inside your car (along the handles, window ledge, arm rests, dashboard)

  • remove scuff marks and dirt from linoleum floors

  • remove stains on leather seats, purses, chairs, etc.

  • remove food stains inside plastic food containers

  • remove brake dust from tire rims

  • remove dirt and grime on a vinyl convertible top

  • remove nail polish from walls, carpets, wooden objects, plastic

  • remove soil or scuff marks from ceramic tile flooring

  • clean non-skid surfaces with tiny grooves (bathtub floors, refrigerator handles, pool steps, cooler lids)

  • clean & shine bathroom faucets & fixtures

  • remove magic marker, permanent marker, and ballpoint ink from virtually any surface

  • clean doll faces

  • clean textured handles on major appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove)

  • remove fingerprints and dirt on light-colored kitchen cupboards

  • clean inside of the refrigerator

  • remove crayon marks from walls

  • remove dirt from plastic trash cans

  • remove dark paint on light-colored carpet

  • clean soap scum and oils from hot tub

  • clean a car's vinyl interior (gets into the tiny crinkles in the vinyl armrest, etc.)

  • clean white porch railings, columns & pillars

  • remove bugs from car windshield, grille, and bumper

  • remove paint scratches on your car from minor fender benders

  • remove rust and corrosion that's built-up on the outside of pipes (kitchen/bathroom)

  • clean & shine hubcaps

  • remove built-up grime on the car steering wheel

  • remove finger prints & build-up on the keyboard and mouse

  • remove oxidized paint from an old car

  • remove built-up gunk from vinyl seats

  • remove tar from your car's paint

  • remove set-in stains inside glass and plastic pitchers

  • remove scuff marks from the back of car seats (from kids' shoes)

  • clean kids' plastic toys

  • remove dirt and grime from athletic shoes and shoes with leather uppers

  • remove stains on the underside of the toilet seat

  • remove fingerprint & handprints from light-colored doors & walls

  • remove scuff marks from your patio furniture

But wait, there's more! Here are even more great uses for Magic Erasers that I've recently come up with!


How To Get The Most Out Of Magic Erasers


The only downside to these eraser blocks is that they don't last long. But that's a testament to their cleaning power -- their tiny pores get filled with all the gunk that's hiding in small spaces.

To get more life out of your Magic Erasers, try this:
Mr Clean Magic Erasers -- cut in fourths -- two clean ones and two used ones. 1. Cut each Magic Eraser into 4 equal-sized pieces (across the shortest width of the eraser, rather than lengthwise). This way, you get 4 times the amount of cleaning out of one Eraser!

2. Lightly mist it with water (by misting or using the kitchen sink sprayer), rather than saturating it with water -- which causes it to shrivel up more.

3. Scrub lightly with the Magic Eraser, then wipe the area with a wet towel to prevent smearing the dirt/grime and remove any residue.

4. When it starts to get yucky (after cleaning a few different items), simply spray rinse it again to revive it a bit. Then squeeze the excess water out, and continue using it until it starts to shred.


Other Similar Cleaning Blocks & Eraser Reviews

Debbie Meyer's E-Z Kleen'r

Scotch-Brite Easy Erasing Pads (...you'll find some reviews here)

Magic Wand Disposable Cleaning Pads

Magic American's "Magic Easy Erase Away"

More Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Reviews




  • Kathie Kimmel

    I love your magic eraser. It works great. It cleans like

    nobody's business but they dont last very long. The white part starts to peel away after using a couple of times. As you know they are not cheap and its expensive to keep replacing them. I do because I have

    not found anything like them but I wish they could come up with a way to have the white part not start to peel away and last longer. I do love your product other than that tho.

  • Jake

    Be careful, they work too good! A light pass over my toaster took the logo and temp markings clean off.

  • D

    Melamine foam for tough spots mixed used along side synthetic home sponges and towels/chamois from www.kunqincleaning.com for normal cleaning is the best home combo possible!

  • Jennifer

    Paul, I love TSP too. But, I have to commend the Magic Eraser for the tremendous job it did on my painted fireplace. We'd had smoke damage on the outside of the fireplace since January. I'd tried everything, including TSP (on recommendation of the fireman who helped put the flames out). None of the other solutions did a very good job, but the Magic Eraser just knocked out the messy soot and left the fireplace facade looking so much better.



    It's not perfect, but it looks the best it has since the fire.

  • Jackie

    do they remove hair spray spots on the dash of a car?

  • Anne

    Does anyone know what will remove the discoloration on a hardwood floor that remains after I have taken up the old carpet tape? Where the tape used to be is an outline of the removed carpet tape, and that area is darker than the rest of the floor. The actual adhesive is no longer there, but the darkened imprint of the old tape remains. Please suggest a cure for this!

  • June

    Anne, that dark mark might not be a stain at all. The rest of your floor may have faded around where the tape was. You might need to have the floor refinished.

  • Paul

    A girlfriend of mine swears by them, I was only slightly impressed. My favorite cleaner is TSP, Tri Sodium Phosphate. It is cheap, available at hardware stores, and is strong. If you have dainty skin, wear gloves!

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  • Chazz Michael Murry

    THIS product is amazing!!! My son threw up all over the wall and when i came home it was all dry, so i got my mr.cleans magic eraser and got it damp, and tried it on the throw up.. IT WORKED COMPLETELY! other products wont do that. it also removed herpes from my wife!!

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