9 Ways to Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Around Your Home (2024)

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Updated on 07/25/23

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9 Ways to Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Around Your Home (3)

Since its launch in 2003, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers have become a "must-have" cleaning tool around the house. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and other brands are made of melamine foam that, when activated with water, becomes an abrasive cleaner to remove dirt, soap scum, and stuck-on grime.With each use, the sponge wears down as the melamine particles loosen the soil by breaking away from the sponge. This is similar to the way sandpaper loses its effectiveness after several uses.

Here are 9 effective ways to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser around your home.

Warning

Because of the abrasive nature of the eraser, don't use it on surfaces that scratch easily such as hand-painted china, polished stone like granite or marble, stainless steel appliances, non-stick surfaces on cooking equipment, electronics, or finished wood.

Before using it on any surface, test the sponge in a hidden area first, to make sure it will not damage the finish.

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Clean White Soles on Shoes

Use a damp Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove any scuffs from white rubber soles on any type of shoe. After cleaning, wipe the soles with a damp microfiber cloth to remove loose dirt and bits of the melamine sponge.
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Remove Scuffs and Crayon Marks from Walls

Hold the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser under a faucet to saturate it with water and then squeeze out the water. Scrub the wall scuff or crayon mark with gentle, steady pressure. Don't be overzealous or you'll lose some paint. Finish by wiping down the area with a damp cloth.
Tip
Do not use a melamine eraser to clean glossy paint or wallpaper.
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03 of 09
Remove Burned-On Food from the Oven

Whether you use your oven's self-cleaning program or clean the oven with a commercial or DIY cleaner, there is going to be some burned food that is stuck-on inside the oven. Dampen a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to gently scrub it off the surface.
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Make Stovetop Drip Pans Sparkle

Stovetop drip pans are notoriously difficult to clean if food spills are allowed to accumulate and burned onto the metal. A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works well to get rid of the food that won't come off with any other method.
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Remove Coffee Stains from Cups

No one likes to see last week's coffee stains in their mug. Dampen a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with water. Gently scrub the interior, rim, and stained exterior of the drinkware. Rinse the mug and wash as usual.
Warning
Do not use a melamine sponge on glass mugs or any drinkware with metallic or hand-painted decoration. It can cause scratching or remove the decorations.
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Keep Your Pool Waterline Clean

Even with all of the water, body soil, dust, and grime accumulate along the walls at the waterline. A Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is a handy tool when used along with one of these cleaning solutions.
In a small plastic bucket, mix somebaking sodaand a few drops of water to create a paste, or mix one-quarter cup of dishwashing liquid and one gallon of water.
Dip the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in the cleaning solution to remove tough stains and build-up. Splash a bit of pool water or freshwater over the freshly cleaned area and repeat the scrubbing and cleaning steps as you move around the perimeter of the pool.
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Remove Wax Build-up from a Wax Warmer

Even after wiping out warm melted wax with a paper towel from a wax warmer, there can still be some left. Spray an all-purpose cleaner on a sponge and wipe out the interior well or dish and use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to lightly scrub the interior to remove the stuck-on wax. Finish by wiping the wax well down with a slightly damp lint-free microfiber cloth to remove any cleaning residue.
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De-Gunk the Microwave

Just as in your oven, stuck-on food in the microwave can be tricky to remove. Dampen a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, lightly scrub the mess and it will loosen right away. Finish by wiping down the area with a dampened microfiber cloth to remove any residue.
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Clean and Brighten White Leather Furniture

Use a damp Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to gently buff away marks and brighten the color of white leather furniture. Be extremely careful not to scrub—it can remove the surface finish of the leather. Starting at the top of the piece, apply steady, even pressure as you wipe away dirt and soil. Rinse the eraser often and squeeze out excess water. Finish by wiping down the furniture with a damp microfiber cloth.