Mr. Clean Magic Eraser - What It Does, How It Works, and Where To Get It

Can these be used for tan dolls-?
I read they shouldn't be sanded, but wanted to know how to clean them-?Thanks in advance for any help
-Melissa

 

to take off a faceup I dip the Magic Eraser with 99.9% rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl alcohol) instead of water. It will take off the faceup way faster than just with water.

 

When you say they lightly sand, does that mean they lightly sand the doll? Because that would be dangerous because of the resin dust. Or am I misunderstanding?

 

Added info: You can also get them in hardware stores like Lowe's in the cleaning supplies. Also, avoid the heavy duty ones and the ones with a blue piece on one side (although you can tear the blue part off, you are wasting that much eraser)

 

the only dust you'll get from using this on your doll is a little bit of dust from the sponge disintegrating as you use it. It's not abrasive enough to sand the resin.

 

Scotch Brite is manufactured by 3M. I think it is sold in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and UK. The packet does not state what material it is made of. Comes in a pack of 2, very cheap. The average foodstores carry these at around Nok 12,- for a package.
Evaluation: The sponge is rather squeaky and compact. Absolutely not my favourite, but will do in case of emergency.

Swiffer is manufactured by Procter & gamble in Switzerland or Belgium, I am not quite sure. Both are mentioned on the box. I Think this is sold in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. The packet does not state what material it is made of. Comes in a pack of 4, rather expensive. The more fancy foodstores carry theseat around Nok 50,- for a package. www.swiffer.com
Evaluation: The sponge is nice and soft. It does not squeak like the Scotch Brite does. It crumbles and disintergrates when you use it. This is my sponge of choice, absolutely a favourite.

Magic Svamp (svamp is Norwegian for sponge) Unknown manufacturer. I think this is sold solely in Norway, as all text on the package is in Norwegian only. The packet does not state what material it is made of. Comes in a pack of 4, rather cheap. Europris carry these at Nok 30,- for a package.
Evaluation: The sponge is soft, a little more compact than Swiffer though, and does not disintergrate as quickly. This is a very nice sponge, a very good runner up to Swiffer and at this price it is a bargain.

Personaly I prefer the Swiffer sponges because they are soft and nice to work with. I have used it wet, with rubbing alcohol and dry. All seems to work rather well. I have never had any problems with the sponge unintentionally removing a faceup.

 

I used magic sponge from a dutch brand I think it was from the Kruidvat. And I removed a Volks face-up of a tan skintone FCS girl. So far no problems and it worked fine!! ^_^.

 

For US people, and perhaps Japanese too? Daiso japanese dollar store carry these. The are smaller in shape (about half the size of the MR. CLEAN version) and are only $1.50US for a bag. I've used these wet on my Soom doll because she picks up marks like crazy from her black clothes. I will find my wrapper and photograph it later!

 

OK I need to get a new pack since I'm almost thru my stuff ^^! I'll post pics soon!

ps: I always use a kind of thinner with magic sponge to remove face-ups! I never use magic sponge dry( since it dissolves it becomes powdery and it's possible to inhale which isn't a good thing right? And I don't re-use magic sponges are there people who do re-use their magic sponges?

 

I reuse mine, but I don't know if I'm supposed to. Since I rinse it out with water each time I really don't think too much of it, and it's never left any other marks on my doll.

 

I just got some magic eraser today (in Australia the brand is Chux, but the product is still called 'magic eraser') and I have to say that that stuff really is incredible! Kaito had gone a little yellow (thankfully I sprayed him with Testors when he got here so the yellowing was only due to dirt and what not on the layer of top coat) so I sat down and scrubbed (pfft try more like wiped over) him down...he was so clean it was incredible! I even managed to get off these grey stains on his fingers and toes which had been left there when I had not so carefully taken the black paint from his nails, those stains hadn't even budged when I used non acetone nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol!

I suggest everyone go looking for magic erasers. I cleaned both Kaito (a CP El, SD sized) and Shreddie (DOC Si, MSD sized)'s entire bodies and only used like 3/4 of one of these magic erasers! I honestly don't know how I got along without one before lol.

 

Everyone says there is no dust involved, but when I use them I get a ton of dust from the MSC on my doll, and it makes me cough like crazy! Just a heads up to those who are using them dry and might have sensitivities to that kind of thing. They really are awesome though, I used them around the house before I got my dolls....now I use little bits dipped in Windsor and Newton brush cleaner to remove faceups.

 

Really? I didn't get any dust...I used it both wet and dry. It just kind of rolled itself up into little balls (like what paper does if it goes through the washing machine in someone's pockets XD)

 

Olla I haven't had a chance yet to buy some new sponges. But I wanted to let everybody know not to use magic sponge on Everpurple eyes!!!

I've used magic sponge on glass and gumdrops eyes so far nothing went wrong. But the Everpurple eye completely became dull like a blind eye. It was terrible!!! I was able to fix it by using glossy translucent paint. I think MSC glossy might work too and leave an more even look.

So treat your Everpurple with care the resin is i geuss more fragile than other resin eyes!!

 

So it won't hurt your dolls at all? And is it better to use them wet or dry? I guess wet or damp? And after you use it should you wash off your doll? and what would be good to get dirt off faces? Water? beacuse I would not wanna take off the paint. ><

 

Yeah I know but Kruidvat has it's own brand and is easier to get!
I used to buy Balbo power pads at Blokker but they stopped selling the entire product line O_O. I was happy to still find it at Kruidvat!

Where do you get your Balbo power pads?

 

I think it should also be mentioned here to make sure not to use magic erasers on any part of yourself. Hands seem to be fine, since the skin there is thicker, but you should definitely make sure you wash your hands after handling them. They do contain chemicals that will give you a nasty chemical burn if you're not careful. It's the chemicals in them, along with their slight, gentle abrasiveness that make them clean so well.

 

Melamine foam sponges are available in most hardware stores here in Malaysia, and sold under different brands, which makes it a bit difficult for first-time buyers who haven't seen the product before. I haven't seen the Mr Clean brand specifically (I guess Procter & Gamble decided not to compete with the locally available versions.)

The ones I bought are packaged with the brand name Modelle Natio. The label says they are made in Germany, so I'm not sure if they're also sold under that name in Germany or if it's just local rebranding.

 

Thank you for the useful post!
If this could be useful, in Italy the magic eraser is sold under a brand called "Mastrolindo"... it should be the italian version of mr. clean LOL

 

I have updated my post with evaluations on the different sponges. Magic Svamp really amazed me with being of a really nice quality when I tried it. What a bargain!

 

I'm a bit confused about something - on the JML ads it says to wet it before you use it.
and yet it seems most of you use it dry?
so it's OK to use it dry?

 

It's made to be used wet, but it can be used dry. It's a bit more abrasive when it's dry though, and it gives off icky dust particles that you need to be careful of. It really does a better job wet though and you can avoid the "dust" that way too. I only really use mine dry when I'm spot cleaning something very simple that I know will come off easily and don't have easy access to water. I'd never try to do a full cleaning with it dry.

 

So does this stuff scrub off the coating? I use MSC, but then again I don't even know if MSC washes off with water or when I need to recoat it. I just take my chances apparently

 

I believe, if you scrub hard enough it can take off the MSC. I've honestly never had this happen though, and I've actually tried to get both MSC and Testors Dullcote off with just a magic eraser and never had any luck. But I've heard of people having it take it off accidentally.
There are probably a lot of factors that affect whether it'll come off or not. Like how much was used, the conditions while spraying, etc.

 

I got some super clean sponges that work the same as magic sponge.

And they cost me 25 eurocent for 5 packages of sponges which makes 10 in total. Shippingcost inside the Netherlands was around 2 euro.

Each package comes with 2 sponges and the size of 1 sponge is 11cm by 6.3 cm by 2.9 cm.

The dutch seller's name is pruscha-info. She's/He's not selling anything but you could email her to ask about the sponges.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320170192005&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

My picture of the sponges:



The sponges look the same as any other magic or super sponge I bought from different brands before like Volks, Balbo and kruidvat.

I use magic sponge and thinner to remove face-ups and it takes of everything!!!!

I have never used it without thinner but I would advise you to be carefull using it on a face-up you want to keep.

 

I've been wanting to paint my doll's nails with black arcylic paint... if I make a mistake will the Magic Eraser take off the excess paint?

 

I picked up a product called Erase Away made by HomePride in Wilkinsons the other day. Can anyone confirm that it's safe to use on dolls? It looks identical to all the other magic eraser pictures I've seen, so I'm assuming it's okay. It cost 97p and I'm in England if anyone's curious.

 

If I use the magic eraser will my dolls yellow faster?
I'm thinking about buying one, but I don't want to use anything that could make the yellowing process speed up.

 

i've seen tutorials for removing face-ups done by owners, but not nothing about removing stock face-ups done by companies. is it basically same procedures? just wondering if stock face-ups take some extra care or whatever to remove...would magic eraser work for this?

 

Umm.. I just thought to say that you CAN get Magick Svamp outside Norway. Atleast from Finland. I think my mom bought it from a "anything and for cheap prices"-kind of store called Hong Kong. It's everywhere in Finland. Almost all big cities have one.

And a word about Magick Svamp.. My mom cleaned some cupboards (wood) and our shower (plastic stuff) with it, and nearly burned herself from just that! Be careful with that sponge! Oh and ppl use the stuff lightly! My mom almost got the white paint of our cupboard with it >_>;;

Tsumari (in short):
- Make sure you either don't use the sponge long or use gloves.
- Wash your hands well even after short use!
- The sponge (Atleast magick swamp) is REALLY HARD CORE STUFF. Use lightly! >_<

(Srsly. My mom's hands' aren't sensitive or anything and she knows her stuff. Especially people that have a sensitive skin should be extra careful with it..)
I dunno then if Magick Svamp is a bit cheaper, so it isn't so delicate to you or smthing, but... Sheesh! Paint off of a wooden cupboard.. /scared of it now

 

I just gave my doll a faceup without sealing it, it's been on for about a week and I just heard I can stain it that way! Will Magic Eraser get it off?

 

Wonderful thread! I was looking for something just like this, thank you!
I have one question, I've been reading the thread and I didn't see the answer, I'm sorry if I missed it...
If you use this Magic Cleaner with your doll, for example, in his leg, is it going to affect the skin colour?

 

I use it on my NT Kai all the time and it's never caused any problems with his color. I can't speak for another company's tans, but I think it should be safe, as long as the tan is in the resin, and not on the surface. I was very hesitant to use it on him at first, but I really haven't seen any difference in using it on him vs BW or normal. I'd still test it out in an inconspicuous area first, though, just to make sure, since not all companies' tans are the same.

 

it's fine to use or it was on my girl anyway. it does take faceups/msc off though! it also got rid of some shiny grey spots where someones sanded her before which made me very happy

 

In England there is also Flash Mark and Stain Eraser Exactly the same stuff. I've seen it sold in Robert Dyas.

 

has someone found an equivalent for products in germany yet? :/

 

confused a little, since in some threads (like the 'DO NOT' thread) it says not to use erasers to take off face ups, then others say its fine

well, i did it anyway, and my girl is fine. so i can tell you it definately removes msc. i did have to 'scrub' though, so if youre pressing lightly i reckon its not removing it at all or just slightly removin it. if you repeatedly clean a dolls face or some 'sealed' area, it will begin to take away the msc and the product

of course, i couldnt get into the little nooks with it, like her lips and eye ridges, and it wasnt powerful enough to remove - what i think is - black acrylic or something. ive scrubbed hard but its just taking too long to get rid of it. so i would reccomend you have a brush cleaner too, its not really possible just with an eraser

 

Sorry if this was answered.

So I asked my mother if she could buy this and she told me that when she went to get it, just as she was reaching for it a woman walked by and was like "no, don't get that because it damages ___ whatever". Basically, she had something against the product. So my question is, are there any negative effects to the eraser? AND *cough* does anyone know if it would work to clean stains off vinyl? Just asking XP

 

There are a lot of people who will tell you the magic eraser is EEEVIIL. (Just Google it and you'll find horror stories everywhere.) It can damage some surfaces and is harmful to the skin... but it's fine if you use it correctly.

Sadly, it never did anything to get stains off my DD. :\ It didn't harm the vinyl at all, but it didn't remove the stains either. Might be worth a try though, in case your stains aren't as persistent as mine were.

 

Akari,

gloves? x3

 

You don't need to use gloves, just make sure you wash your hands after using it, and don't rub it on any other parts of your body. ^^

 

Is the kind that comes with the blue surface as well (like this: http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6296511.jpg) okay to use?
For some reason I can't seem to find the original ;w;

 

Can the cleaner remove clothes dye stains?

 

Yep. I can't guarantee it can remove every stain ever, but I haven't come across a stain from doll clothes it wasn't able to get off yet.

 

I know there's a few danes here so I'm chancing this:

Can this Magic Eraser be found in Denmark? And if so, where?! I've looked high and low

 

Hey there.
I brought a Dollzone Wing off ebay not too long back and the marking on his head is a bit faded, so I would like to get rid of it entirely as it looks a bit... naff, bless his heart!

Would this magic eraser be the best thing to move it with, or there a better alternative?

 

With "markings on his head" you mean his faceup?

You can use Magic Eraser for that, but you need to use it with something else, too. I'm personally using propylene alcohol (some places known as rubbing alcohol) as that seems to work nice and fast for me. You can wet the magix eraser with it for stubborn spots but I got most of my first faceup off with just this rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad. It depends on how many layers of MSC the doll has had. I used Magic Eraser on a few stubborn spots but most went off just with the cotton pad

Good luck

 

Like TrekkieGrrl said, it depends on how many layers of coating the faceup has. If it's already fading though, it might be possible for it to be removed with just a damp magic eraser and a little scrubbing. If that doesn't work on its own, then go for some kind of solvent. (Acetone, Nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol)

If you do use a liquid remover to get it off, be very careful not to let it get on any other part of the faceup, or you could end up with a big mess.

You'll probably want to have some kind of sealant on hand to recoat him afterwards, since the uncoated resin might have a different look/texture to it.

 

Does it damage the resin if it has a Febreeze scent?
o_o