Another Use For Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

[taxlady]

Washing soda works too. I would only use it on something that is more or less hopeless, I would not use it on anything valuable.

Why? I have used commercial dips on silver jewellery and it works best on stuff that isn't too badly tarnished, and of course, stuff that doesn't have a pattern that needs patina.

 

[tinlizzie]

They work on those "I've got to mark my territory" dark places on door facings & wall corners where my black cat rubs himself. This is a quick fix -- the paint may wear slightly but not seriously. Don't know if light-colored cats leave the same marks.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Why? I have used commercial dips on silver jewellery and it works best on stuff that isn't too badly tarnished, and of course, stuff that doesn't have a pattern that needs patina.

I only offer a word of caution so no one dips Great Aunt Minnie's lovely heirloom brooch into it and ends up disappointed with the decision. I have not had consistent results, some items end up looking sort of raw and lifeless, others are sparkling and fresh.

 

[Dawgluver]

I've also cleaned my jewelry in ammonia, water, and a toothbrush. That worked well too, especially for rings.

 

[Cheryl J]

I love magic erasers! I have 7 boxes of them in the cleaning supplies cabinet. They were on a good sale a while back. As mentioned though, I'm very careful about using them on painted or finished surfaces.