Originally released in 2003, P&G claimed its new product, the Magic Eraser, could handle tough cleaning situations. Since then, generic melamine foam sponges have been launched into the marketplace. Melamine foam sponges only need water to work, and they do get progressively smaller as you use them.
Magic Erasers aren't just for cleaning crayon marks off the wall when the kids get a little too creative. Below are some things for which you might not have thought melamine foam sponges could be used.
Glass stove topA ceramic or glass stove top gets extra shine when you use a melamine foam sponge to clean it.
Did scalded milk start to boil and overflow? Did the salted pasta water bubble too far past the pot's lid? Use a paper or cloth towel to wipe off loose crumbs, and then follow this
tutorial to learn how to remove tough spills and burned-on bits of food and liquid.
Clean grout and bathroom tileInstead of buying specialized grout cleaner for bathroom or kitchen floors, try a Magic Eraser. Just make sure to clean the floor first so you don't get bits and pieces of random stuff on your knees and hands.
It will take some time and physical effort to clean grout if you're planning on doing the entire floor. Use a gardening mat or memory foam kitchen or bath mat to cushion your knees. This
tutorial demonstrates the proper direction to scrub for maximum effect.
Permanent markerYou've likely seen ads for various cleaning products touting their merits when removing crayon marks from the walls. Melamine foam sponges also can get rid of permanent marker on walls, provided the the wall paint behind it is glossy.
Remove dirt from a computerPut away the disinfecting wipes. If you only have a small bit of Magic Eraser left, don't toss it out. Use it to remove fingerprints, chocolate smudges or dried coffee drops from the outside of your laptop or the keyboard. Do not use the foam on the screen.
Clean the inside of the ovenInstead of locking yourself out from using the oven by turning it to "self-cleaning," use a melamine foam sponge -- or two -- to tidy up the inside.
The inside of a stove can get pretty filthy over time, as most people don't regularly clean there after each use. A Magic Eraser can handle the grease and is safe to use on the door window, but it won't work on hard, cooked-on food such as apple-pie innards that have sat for a while. This
tutorial shows what you can clean.
Remove stains and grime from toilet bowls and seatsHard-water stains, unsightly grime of unknown origins and oxidized metal disappear when you attack them with a melamine foam sponge.
When cleaning the toilet bowl, wear gloves and tackle the inside of the bowl last so you don't cross-contaminate. This
video shows you the most common areas dirt and stains accumulate on a toilet.
Remove scuffs from baseboardsScuff marks from rubber-soled shoes stand out on white baseboards and can be a pain to remove. A Magic Eraser makes it easier to remove these marks.
All you need is water and some pressure to clear scuff marks from a baseboard. Watch the video below to learn how to use a melamine foam sponge to wipe away black smudges left by shoes. This method also works nicely on doorjambs. See the full tutorial
here.
Did scalded milk start to boil and overflow? Did the salted pasta water bubble too far past the pot's lid? Use a paper or cloth towel to wipe off loose crumbs, and then follow this tutorial to learn how to remove tough spills and burned-on bits of food and liquid.
It will take some time and physical effort to clean grout if you're planning on doing the entire floor. Use a gardening mat or memory foam kitchen or bath mat to cushion your knees. This tutorial demonstrates the proper direction to scrub for maximum effect.
The inside of a stove can get pretty filthy over time, as most people don't regularly clean there after each use. A Magic Eraser can handle the grease and is safe to use on the door window, but it won't work on hard, cooked-on food such as apple-pie innards that have sat for a while. This tutorial shows what you can clean.
When cleaning the toilet bowl, wear gloves and tackle the inside of the bowl last so you don't cross-contaminate. This video shows you the most common areas dirt and stains accumulate on a toilet.
All you need is water and some pressure to clear scuff marks from a baseboard. Watch the video below to learn how to use a melamine foam sponge to wipe away black smudges left by shoes. This method also works nicely on doorjambs. See the full tutorial here.