{"id":13637,"date":"2021-08-17T16:51:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T16:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=13637"},"modified":"2021-08-17T16:51:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T16:51:29","slug":"thing-you-shouldnt-clean-with-a-magic-eraser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/thing-you-shouldnt-clean-with-a-magic-eraser\/","title":{"rendered":"Thing You Shouldn&rsquo;t Clean With A Magic Eraser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When used properly, a Magic Eraser can make cleaning faster and easier than almost any other cleaning tool could! But a Magic Eraser is NOT the best tool for every cleaning job. Before you get cleaning, here are things you should avoid when using a Magic Eraser.\n</p><h4>Some benchtops\n</h4><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13639 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-1-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-1-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Magic Erasers are abrasive, so avoid using them on delicate benchtops such as marble and granite. Not only can you damage the sealant but the eraser may make the benchtop appear dull. Make sure you aren\u2019t cleaning your benchtops with vinegar either.\n</p><h4>Nonstick pots and pans\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13640 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-2-1024x665.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-2-1024x665.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Magic Erasers may feel like a soft sponge, but using one on your nonstick pots and pans can cause scratches to their surface. When nonstick pans become scratched, some of that coating can get into your food.\n</p><h4>Stainless steel\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13641 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-3-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-3-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>If you scrub your stainless steel too hard with a Magic Eraser, you can actually make it look duller. If your stainless steel appliances have scratches, try sanding them out instead.\n</p><h4>The outside of your car\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13642 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-4-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-4-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>While Magic Erasers can come in handy for removing dirt and grime from your car\u2019s cupholders and dashboard, don\u2019t use them to polish the outside of your car. The eraser\u2019s abrasiveness can do damage to your car\u2019s paint.\n</p><h4>Wood surfaces\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13643 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-5-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-5-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>While Magic Erasers can be used to get crayon marks off a painted wall, don\u2019t use them to clean wood paneling or other finished wood surfaces. The abrasiveness can strip away the finish.\n</p><h4>Glossy paint finishes\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13644 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-6-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-6-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>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.\n</p><h4>Collectibles\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13645 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-7-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-7-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>If you have any valuable collectibles, such as toys and hand-me-down jewelry, think twice before using a Magic Eraser to clean up old dirt and grime. Your collectibles aren\u2019t worth the risk of doing more damage than good.\n</p><h4>Toilet bowls\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13646 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-8-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-8-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>The internet is full of Magic Eraser fails from users. One of those fails includes dropping the eraser in the toilet bowl to clean it. Since the eraser\u2019s magic comes from its tiny microfibres which lift stains away, this tactic is useless \u2013 you do still have to scrub!\n</p><h4>Skin\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13647 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-9-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-9-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>No matter how tempting it may be to use a Magic Eraser to clean ground-in dirt from your child\u2019s fingers, never use it on bare skin. The eraser\u2019s abrasiveness can damage skin and cause irritation. Learn if it\u2019s better to be using antibacterial soap or regular soap.\n</p><h4>Don\u2019t use a magic eraser on anything without a spot test\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-large' wp-image-13648 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/magic-eraser-10-1024x665.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"665\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/magic-eraser-10-1024x665.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>If you\u2019re unsure, always do a small spot test before using a Magic Eraser. The last thing you want is to ruin a surface when you\u2019re just trying to do a little cleaning.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>When used properly, a Magic Eraser can make cleaning faster and easier than almost any other cleaning tool could! But a Magic Eraser is NOT the best tool for every cleaning job. 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