The Spruce / Brie Goldman
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are a household staple.
You’ll risk scratching the glass or plastic and scrubbing can remove the screen-printed symbols and words.
Use a lint-free microfiber cloth toclean electronics safely.
The Spruce / Brie Goldman
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“Magic Erasers are effective cleaning tools, but refrain from using them on walls,” she says.
“They can actually take away the paint and/or the paint finish.”
The Spruce / Ana Cadena
Once the surfaces are damaged, it is difficult and expensive to restore the finish.
A Magic Eraser is too abrasive for cleaning nonstick pans.
Wood Furniture
The beauty of wood furniture, paneling, and cabinets is often the finish.
The Spruce / Kevin Norris
Cleaning wooden items with a Magic Eraser will scratch, damage, and even remove that finish.
When you’re cleaning, it is important to follow those lines to prevent scratches.
A melamine eraser is too abrasive to use toclean stainless steel.
The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska
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