Can I use Magic Eraser on walls?

While you can use your Magic Eraser sponge on a (non-glossy) painted wall or other surface, avoid using it on untreated or “natural” finished wood, like wood paneling or stained furniture. You'll likely damage the finish and could potentially scratch the wood itself.
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Can Magic Eraser be used on painted walls?

Glossy Paint Finishes

Be careful when using Magic Erasers on painted surfaces with glossy finishes. The abrasive eraser can damage the finish and make it look dull and uneven. Here are 16 genius cleaning hacks you'll want to steal from professional house cleaners.
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Do Magic Erasers ruin paint?

While Magic Erasers can come in handy for removing dirt and grim from your car's cupholders and dashboard, don't use them to polish the outside of your car. The eraser's abrasiveness can do damage to your car's paint.
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How do you get Magic Eraser off the wall?

STEP 1: Mix one part white vinegar with two parts water and pour the solution into a spray bottle. STEP 2: Spray the magic eraser marks on the wall and spray a microfiber cloth with this solution too. Use the damp microfiber cloth to rub the marks gently until they fade.
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Which Magic Eraser is best for walls?

For this type of job, you need the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable. When you use the Magic Eraser, wall marks will virtually disappear. So you can say goodbye to scuffs, fingerprints and pencil marks on the wall, among other things.
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How to Remove Marks from Walls with a MAGIC SPONGE!



What should you not use Magic Eraser on?

When not to use Magic Eraser
  • Shiny painted, enameled, sealed, or varnished surfaces. Magic Eraser can strip away the finish.
  • Wood. Magic Erasers can scratch and strip the finish.
  • Your car. ...
  • Natural stone surfaces, including granite and marble. ...
  • Non-stick pots and pans. ...
  • Stainless steel. ...
  • One-of-a-kind collectibles. ...
  • Screens.
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How do you clean painted walls?

How to Clean Walls With Paint or Wallpaper Like a Pro
  1. Gather your supplies. Some good news: Wall cleaning does not require any special wall cleaner. ...
  2. Protect your floor from drips. ...
  3. Dust the walls. ...
  4. Mix water and dish soap. ...
  5. Test a patch on the wall. ...
  6. Gently wash in circular motions. ...
  7. Tackle any stubborn stains. ...
  8. Rinse the walls.
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How do you get marks off walls without removing paint?

Mix three or four drops of dish detergent in half-filled bucket of water. (Or you can go “old school” and do the cleaning with vinegar: Use two or three tablespoons of distilled white vinegar to a gallon of water. Using vinegar to clean a painted room can be surprisingly effective.)
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Does Mr Clean Magic Eraser leave residue?

The Magic eraser can be used repeatedly but will wear slowly with each use. It may leave behind a residue as it reacts to the surface being cleaned but this is easily cleaned away with water.
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Can you use a Magic Eraser on your teeth?

Please do not ever use a Magic Eraser or melamine sponge on your teeth or skin. This is a dangerous trend that can cause irreparable damage!
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Do you wet Magic Eraser?

1. Don't use them dry. Part of the magic of these erasers is that all you have to do is add water to activate them. However, it turns out that these plushy pads are even more abrasive—and can therefore, do more damage—when dry, so adding water actually helps soften them.
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What is the best cleaner to clean painted walls?

Use a small amount of dye-free hand soap or dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. Glossy and semi-glossy finishes are a bit hardier, and you can use cleaners with a degreasing agent, including stronger types of dish soap.
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What is the best thing to use to wipe down walls?

Use dish soap, baking soda, and warm water, but keep your sponge a little damp while you're scrubbing the dirt away. The dish soap should give you enough dirt-busting power for oil-based paint, while the baking soda acts as a mild abrasive.
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What is the best way to clean white painted walls?

Avoid harsh chemicals and use a mix of mild detergent and water. Semigloss or glossy finishes, popular on kitchen walls are durable enough to stand up to degreasing cleaners. They are also susceptible to scratches. Latex paint finishes can be cleaned with warm water mixed with a nonabrasive cleaner.
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How do you clean a very dirty wall?

White vinegar, our old cleaning favorite, is up to the task of cleaning off any stubborn stains or particularly grimy walls. Simply mix a cup of white vinegar with a bucket full of warm water and use your soft sponge to tackle any stains. No need to rinse off after.
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Why do Magic Erasers work so well?

It works because when melamine resin cures into foam, its microstructure becomes almost as hard as glass – causing it to act like super-fine sandpaper on stains. The abrasive foam loosens up dirt and grime, and the open microstructure of the foam sucks it in and traps it there.
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Does Magic Eraser work on grout?

Clean's best way to clean grout is with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Bath with Gain Original Scent. Bursting with the fresh scent of Febreze® Meadows & Rain, it's powerful enough to knock out even the most-stubborn buildup on grout throughout your bathroom.
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Can I use Magic Eraser on glass shower doors?

Simply wipe your Magic Eraser firmly across the glass shower doors with a firm, steady swipe. All it takes is a few wipes to break through soap scum and hard water. Your doors will go from grimy to shiny in no time at all.
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Can you use Magic Eraser on eggshell paint?

Rub gently, in a circular motion. If your cleaning leaves a few spots, you may have good results with Magic Eraser and other brands of melamine foam sponges. However, these work like extremely fine sandpaper, so test a small area before using extensively.
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How long does Magic Eraser last?

they only last one use for me. i was cleaning a small bookshelf and i went through 2 of them. I usually toss mine at the end of the month. Be careful on the surfaces you use it on.
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Can I use Magic Eraser on Windows?

YES! They can be used to help clean stubborn areas of glass. Also, Magic Erasers do not scratch glass. A magic eraser is made up of Melamine foam which is not abrasive but only agitates more embedded substrate surfaces very effectively.
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Why does my 9 year old have yellow teeth?

Some children are born with weaker or thinner enamel. Enamel is what causes teeth to have a whitish color. The underlying dentin is more yellowish, so a thin layer of enamel can make your kid's teeth look more yellow than white.
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