35 Brilliant Uses for the Magic Eraser
Some of our favorite ways to use the beloved stain-fighting sponge.
There’s no doubt that the Magic Eraser has become an iconic cleaning tool. It’s a household staple for many, filling cleaning caddies far and wide because it has dozens of uses. Just wet it, wipe it, and watch scuff marks, burnt-on grease, marker scribbles, and much more disappear. To help you get the most out of this versatile tool, we’ve compiled our favorite tricks for the classic sponge.
Pro tip: Instead of using the entire sponge to address a tiny speck, cut it into quarters to extend its use.
1. Wipe Up Grease Splatter on a Stovetop
It’s the easiest way to eliminate burnt-on grime from a gas range! It also works wonders on flat electric cooktops.
2. Erase Hairspray Build-Up From Styling Tools
If you’ve ever noticed a film on your curling iron or hair straightener, give it a swipe with a dampened eraser.
3. Revive a Dirty Computer Keyboard
How gunky is your keyboard? Gently rub it down with the sponge to remove grime on the keys. Just be sure to unplug it first before cleaning!
4. Combat Dried Dog Drool
Slobbery pets leaving your walls speckled? Try using the eraser to eliminate the drool discoloration.
5. Clean Up After Kids Who Color Outside the Lines
The Magic Eraser works beautifully on marker, crayon, and colored pencil markings that inevitably end up on walls.
6. Remove Rust Residue
If you’ve ever lifted a bottle of shaving cream to find a ring of rust beneath it, swipe it with the sponge to instantly remove it.
7. Refresh White Sneakers
After a day in the grass or when everyday scuffs develop, the sponge offers an easy way to revive your shoes in a snap.
8. Revive the Microwave and Fridge Interior
When splatters and spills build up in kitchen appliances, clean them up quickly with the sponge.
9. Clean Up After a Cooking Session
Whether you’ve roasted beets or de-seeded a pomegranate, the stains they leave behind are no match for the sponge. It also works on marks from curry spices and other highly pigmented ingredients.
10. Refresh Dingy Grout
If your once-white grout is looking lackluster, bring it back to life with this tool.
11. Get Rid of Marks
Remove scuffs from baseboards and walls in a hallway or mudroom after boots, shoes, and bags leave their mark.
12. Remove Toothpaste
Tackle hardened toothpaste in the sink and on the faucet.
13. Eliminate Fingerprints From Cabinetry
Dirty hands leaving marks on your cabinets? The Magic Eraser is an easy fix.
14. Clean Up a Well-Worn Handbag
Test it in an inconspicuous area first, just to be safe, but the sponge can help remove color transfer from jeans and other marks.
15. Refresh Small Appliances
It easily removes burnt-on liquid from your coffee maker’s hot plate or roast residue from your slow cooker’s handles.
16. Brighten Up White Furniture
The Magic Eraser is excellent for cleaning white leather couches and light-colored laminate surfaces.
17. Get Tiles Super Clean
It’s one of our favorite tools for removing soap scum from tile surfaces.
18. Prevent Scuffs From Shifting Artwork
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