Magic Eraser: 4 areas where it is best to avoid using it
A cleaning aid you should always have at home is a magic eraser. These erasers are very light sponges, usually white in color and made of melamine resin foam which is great for removing stains for many surfaces. Marks on the wall, scuffs from shoes and more, are easily removed with a magic eraser. Given this, you might think that "it can be used everywhere"! There are, however, some surfaces on which it is best to avoid using a magic eraser.
Kitchen cleaning: where NOT to use the magic eraser
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If you want to clean stains from the kitchen sink, and the sink is metal, a magic eraser can be used. Similarly, the stovetop can be cleaned with the eraser - but do a test first to ensure it does not damage the surface.
Do not use a magic eraser on stone countertops - it is too abrasive. Whether it is granite, marble or quartz, these stone surfaces have a coating that seals them and makes them shiny - and the eraser will damage this coating. Given this, it is best just to wash these surfaces to keep them clean.
Now, on to pots and pans. The eraser is fine to use on all-metal pots and pans, but should not be used on those with non-stick (Teflon) coatings.
Two more areas to avoid using a magic eraser
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On stainless steel surfaces, a magic eraser will, over time, leave scratches. This might not be a big deal for the sink, for example, as most sinks will become scratched over time with constant use anyway.
But for the stainless steel external surfaces of major household appliances - such as refrigerators, ovens, food processors, toasters, and much more - it is definitely best to avoid scratching these with a magic eraser.
Display screens: Do not use a magic eraser on delicate display/LCD screens. This includes PCs, laptops, TVs and more. Again, the abrasiveness of the eraser will damage these surfaces. Furthermore, since the only way to properly use a magic eraser is to wet it and wring it out, getting humidity near electrical contacts is never a good idea.
That said, a magic eraser can be a great cleaning tool in any home!
