Those Magic Erasers from Mr. Clean are named appropriately, aren’t they? I’ll never forget the time my toddler got hold of a Sharpie and marked up my new kitchen cabinets. And I’ll never forget how a Magic Eraser took it right off! Those little white sponges are good for so many things. Let’s take a look at 10 Magic Eraser cleaning hacks you may not have tried yet.
1. How to Stock Up, Cheap
Before you go trying all these Magic Eraser hacks, you might want to stock up! Here’s a tip: while the name-brand version is expensive in the store, you can find the same thing, called melamine foam, on Amazon for super cheap! Get 100 of them for less than $9! Now to the hacks…
2. Soap Scum
I had never thought to use these erasers on soap scum until I read it somewhere. But it really does work!
3. Silver Tarnish
Got a nice set of silver that’s all tarnished and spotted? These little erasers will shine it right up.
3. Baked-On Food
Whether it’s your roasting pan, a 9×13, or your slow cooker, a Magic Eraser is just the thing to remove burned, baked-on food!
4. Tennis Shoes
Are your favorite tennies or golf shoes stained with grass or dirty after that hike? Try one of these magical sponges to make them look new again.
5. Yucky Caulk
Ever see the caulk around your tub or shower get moldy or mildewy? Take a Magic Eraser to it to whiten it back up.
6. Stovetop
If you cook often, your stovetop probably needs to be cleaned just about every day. Especially if you have one of those flat, glass cooktops, a Magic Eraser is just the ticket to remove all those spots and cooked-on spills.
7. Vinyl Floors
If your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room has older (or newer) vinyl or linoleum flooring, one of these erasers work like magic on those spots that the mop never seems able to clean.
8. Dried Paint
Got an old paint spill or brush mishap that you thought you’d never get off? Whether it’s door hinges, trim, or hard flooring, these little babies can get rid of that old paint, fast.
9. Upholstery
Got stains or dirt on your new (or old) couch? A Magic Eraser works wonders. You can even try it on carpet.
10. Plastic Food Containers
You probably have some food storage containers with stains. Whether it’s those infamous tomato sauce stains or something else, you can use one of these erasers to get rid of it in no time.
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