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4 things you should never clean with a Magic Eraser

Don't even think about it. - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
  • 05 Oct 2018
4 things you should never clean with a Magic Eraser
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They’re called ‘life changers’ in many households, inspiring others to devote entire Facebook posts to their (cleaning) virtues.

It’s true that there are few things that magic erasers can’t clean, from shower screens and shoes to car interiors and grout.

However, not everything looks better once it’s been cleaned with a magic eraser.  

In fact, a magic eraser can do real damage to some surfaces. Here are four things you definitely want to avoid cleaning.

1. Your car

A magic eraser can feel soft when it’s wet, but according to Apartment Therapy, it has the abrasiveness of 3000 grit sandpaper. That’s why you should never use one to clean a car, which can scratch the highly polished surface.

2. Stone benchtops

Magic erasers can scratch delicate surfaces such as granite and marble benchtops and make them appear dull.

3. Nonstick pots and pans

Cleaning a non-stick pot or pan with a magic eraser will damage the coating and scratch the surface, rendering it less effective and possibly toxic.

4. Stainless steel

Proceed carefully before using a magic eraser on a stainless steel surface as it could dull and scratch the high gloss finish.

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Rebecca is the Digital Managing Editor of Better Homes and Gardens.

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