20+ Uses for Magic Erasers
Diane Schmidt
Here are great ways to use Magic Erasers:
- 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
- clean & shine things up before you sell them in a yard sale
- 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
- 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
- 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 (cut a piece off & let it set in your toilet overnight; don’t flush it; doesn’t always work)
- 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 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
- 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
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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