Magic eraser
 

Try it on your iron. You'd be amazed at how it picks up every little bit of dirt!!

Magic Erasers work well on so many things. I will usually try one first before going on to other rags/solutions/etc.

I really like my magic eraser. They sell them in packages of 7 maybe more. They are able to get down into the grooves especially the textured fingerprint free fronts of refrigerators and such. I also use micro fiber rags for cleaning larger areas. I use the erasers to clean my small appliances and the grates on my gas stove.

I keep a Magic Eraser in my sewing room near my iron. In fact, I need to clean my iron before I start using it today. I agree, it is great for cleaning irons.

Warm or cold iron????

I used mine on an iron and had dramatic results. I recently discovered that there's also a magic eraser mop that works great on tile floors.

Thank you. My iron gets to be such a mess.

I like them too. You do have to be careful not to take the finish off of things.

I was wondering if that works for cleaning the bits of lint in one's cutting mat?? Wet or dry??

I never thought to try my Magic Eraser on my iron. I use it a lot. It's great on my Corian sinks.

I love using this to clean my iron. I have bought the iron off product and don't care for the smoke I always end up getting when I put it on a hot iron with a damp cloth. I have tried some of the other tips but I like Magic Eraser best.

I use it on a cold iron.

I use these for cleaning my iron, too. Just so simple and fast! Also use the
ones made for bathroom cleaning that suds up and have a nice clean scent. Leaves the tub shining.

Haven't seen the mop for floors yet but will sure be looking for them. Thanks.

I had an email recently that had a HUGE list of uses. If I can find it I will post here.

Thanks for the idea! I never would have thought of it!

I use Mr Clean Magic Eraser - either that brand or other brands - to clean my iron. It works great and so economical. My iron has a shiny sole plate however. Has anyone tried it on the teflon like coated sole plates?

I am going to look for this. Would be a great help. Old back doesn't always want to get down on the floor!

I love this hint and I'm going to go and try it right now. I cleaned the bottom of the iron with the paste and still there is something left on it that made ironing my DH shirt today difficult. I be the Magic Eraser can get that off, great idea.


Our local dollar type store sells them in multiples.

I wouldn't. Magic erasers are abrasive - that's why they take things off - You should have seen my teak dining room table after I tried to remove permanent marker from it. Needed to be re-oiled after that! Teflon is a thin, rather easily damaged coating - which is why we never use abrasive utensils with telfon coated pots. I don't think that's a good combination.

I may have to try it.

They are great for so many things. Thanks for sharing

Agree. I would not use it on Teflon either.

I sure hope the answer to this is yes!

Do you use it on a hot or cold iron? Is the Magic Eraser wet or dry?

Magic Eraser works because there is cleaner embedded in it. Use a nylon scrubbie or gum eraser to take out the lint on a cutting mat. Check out the instructions for keeping a cutting mat in good condition. They work!

The magic eraser works great on the bottom of your iron. I also use it on a lot of household cleaning. It is great.

Wow! Never thought about using them on an iron. Thanks so much for these tips. I LOVE this board!!!

I am gonna try this. I am always gumming up my small iron with elmer's glue or certain muslins.

Yes, they're great for the cutting mat, wet or dry. I generally just use a dry scotchbrite pad. Only wet it, if you plan on drying it when you're finished cleaning. Unless your cutting mat is soiled with water soluable (spelling?), I'd be content to use the dry pad.

Jeanette

I just tried this. It does work!

I read this on Tuesday, and what is the first thing I do when getting to the Fortress?... I try to press some material formally used as a boat cover. Yep, sticky, dirty mess!!! So got my magic eraser out and scrubbed, it worked, but still had to use the end of my "wooden iron" to gently rub off the heavy areas, then go back and reuse the eraser.
Gotta love this board. Great timing!

I tried it on my iron yesterday with high hopes but it didn't remove the very thin layer of "something" that's on the iron plate. I'm thinking it must be starch?

Thanks for the great tip. I'm not using my erasers nearly enough!

Cleaning cutting boards.
 

There is a rubber tool that is inexpensive sold in some quilt stores that is fantastic. I just ordered 4 to give as Christmas gifts from Nancy's notions. I think it was around $20 for 4.

Great on Stainless Steel sinks too! AND the gunk on the inside of shower doors!

Thanks for the tip..

To clean my iron, which is stainless steel on the bottom, I use a fabric softener sheet when the dry iron is hot. Whatever is on the iron surface comes off immediately--it's miraculous!

Yes, I too made a mess and remembered the magic eraser .....look at my post in General I posted pictures....I got lucky.....calla. Thanks board

And thanks dotcomd for starting this thread

Just cleaned up desks and walls in my new classroom with these. Love them!

It would burn and melt on a hot iron.