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Home » DIY » Collections » Five Unique Uses for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

Five Unique Uses for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

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5 Awesome Uses of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

I may be the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser‘s biggest fan. No one would ever accuse me of being a neat freak, but I’m not a slob either. I fall more in the middle and my claim is that if I wasn’t working 80 hours a week, cleanliness would be much more of a priority! I think I love Magic Erasers because they make cleaning pretty much anything easier. I’m all for anything that makes keeping our place presentable easier.

Originally, I used them for the usual things – un-scrambling egg pans, making our kitchen sink shiny, and cleaning our counters after a particularly sticky batch of pie filling. Lately though, I’ve realized that there are so many more uses for my Magic Eraser outside of the kitchen!

Here is what I use my Magic Erasers for:

1. Making my laptop look like new. Let’s face it, as a blogger, I’m constantly using my computer on the go. It definitely shows – on any given day it looks more like a dinner plate than an actual computer. I just lightly mist a magic eraser and gently buff away any marks. It’s important that your computer is completely powered down when you clean it and you use just the tiniest bit of water. It works on the cord too!Creative Uses for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser :: Cleaning Macbook and Power Cord

2. Making shoes white again. The Magic Eraser easily lifts dirt from even the smallest crevices, like my favorite Kate Spade + Keds collab cork sneakers that got all muddy when I did outdoor yoga in wine country.Creative Uses for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser :: Making Sneakers White

3. Polishing silverware. One of my favorite flea market finds is mismatched vintage silverware. Sometimes I photograph it tarnished and worn-looking, but it’s nice to have the option to tidy them up and even – gasp – actually eat with them! I love that it polishes without having to use any unnatural chemicals.Creative Uses for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser :: Polishing Silverware without Chemicals

4. Removing labels from Starbucks bottles.  Starbucks bottles are the ultimate blogging prop. Without the branding, they look like little milk bottles and are just begging to be filled with milk and a paper straw. I have a crateful that I pull out for parties (just use a pretty piece of washi tape and write each guest’s name on it).

The labels peel off easily enough, especially if you have fingernails. The problem is there is this nasty adhesive underneath that won’t come off no matter how much you scrub. That’s where the Magic Eraser comes in handy. Same goes for those annoying stickers that come on new dishware and glassware.Creative Uses for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser :: Removing a Starbucks Label

5. Last but not least, making everything in my house white again. Everything from dog nose prints and dirty fingerprints on a door (case below) to coffee rings to scuff marks. All handled with a few swipes of my Magic Eraser!Creative Uses for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser :: Cleaning Door Stains

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August 14, 2014  •  Filed Under: Collections, DIY, Home Decor 20 Comments

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  1. michael says

    August 14, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    We love the Mr Clean Magic Erasers too! My wife uses them for everything. One of her favorites is to cut off a 1 inch wide piece and place it into the toilet while we are on vacation, keep the toilet clean, bowl white and no ring!

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:22 am

      I’ve heard of that but it seems too good to be true! I’m definitely going to try it though!

      Reply
  2. TJ says

    August 14, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    How perfect!! Definitely have to give this a try on my computer and computer charger!!!
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:22 am

      You should! It’s such an easy way to get rid of all that grime!

      Reply
  3. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    August 16, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Ok, I’m sold. Every time I see these in the store, I want to buy them. But then I always figure that something else I have at home (some spray cleaner and a rag) will do just as good. So I skip them…but I’m totally buying a box now.

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 18, 2014 at 8:56 am

      They are absolutely my fave! I promise they will make cleaning so much easier!

      Reply
    • PAM says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      My husband and I both love these things. Especially to remove crayon marks off the walls.
      I was surprised to see about it removing tarnish from silver. I have a silver ice bucket a friend gave me. It was tarnished then. I will have to try this idea.
      Thank you Kelly!

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      • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

        July 1, 2018 at 8:12 am

        Glad to hear you’re a fan of these magical little things too Pam!

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  4. Kelly says

    August 18, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I love Mr. Clean Magic Erasers but had no idea there were so many great uses for them! I can’t wait to try these tips 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan says

      August 18, 2014 at 9:23 am

      I’m glad I added to your cleaning power!

      Reply
    • Lily says

      January 5, 2023 at 11:10 pm

      We have a white board attached to our kitchen’s pantry door.
      A dry Mr. Clean Magic Eraser makes the greatest white board eraser, ever!!

      If by chance some colors don’t clean off very well or leave a residue, just moisten the eraser and presto “New White Board”, ready to go!!!
      😁

      Reply
  5. Annie says

    August 19, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I had no idea they were THIS handy! sometimes I feel the sticky stuff on adorable jars is my nemesis.

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    • Kelly Egan says

      August 20, 2014 at 9:23 am

      You are TOO funny! Happy to help in your pursuit of cute.

      Reply
  6. Stacey says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    What?! That’s crazy, I had no clue it worked like that. I just may have to try it out. I have tons of stuff to use it on right now!

    Stacey Ann Loves
    Style + Travel
    http://www.staceyannloves.com

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  7. Sabrina Riemer says

    October 6, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    You can get these online for a lot less. They are sold in packs of 100. Like only $.10 each. The drawback is that they don’t hold up quite as well as the Mr. Clean ones, but I figured from the $ I save, I can still use them compared to spending so much with the other ones.

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  8. Nancy says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:35 am

    I was sold when I worked at a preschool and used them everyday to wash down the art tables; crayon marks, markers, paint, dried playdough & everything was wiped clean! With a artsy grandchildren who loves to paint and little moths I smash and leave a splotch, I continue loving Mr. Clean’s magic! Many thanks Kelly!

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 9, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Amazing! So glad ths was helpful!

      Reply
  9. Judy says

    April 29, 2020 at 9:42 am

    This is such a good use. I inherited my Great Aunts collection of Sugar Shells, they are fancy ornate silver spoons used for the sugar with a fancy tea set. Very difficult to polish and time consuming. I used the sponge and wow! Easy, fast and beautiful. Thanks so much.

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      April 29, 2020 at 10:24 am

      Wonderful! I’m so glad this worked for you.

      Reply
  10. Cathy says

    September 13, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Do you use them wet or dry?

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