Cleaning’s the worst. Grime and stains are never easy to get out. Dealing with viscous, volatile chemicals can be a burden to health, as well as the environment. Fortunately, there’s a magical alternative to most mundane cleaning problems. Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser has proven perfect in the fight against general uncleanliness.

The magical sponge is constructed of miraculous melamine foam. Although soft to the touch, the product’s abrasive properties outwork even sandpaper without the residual scratches. From washing hands to cleaning bathroom scum, here are 12 easy, magical uses of the Magic Eraser:

1) Shoe Shine

What were once squeaky-new, white sneakers have dulled through use. Go ahead and magically whiten your dirtied kicks with a damp Magic Eraser. With a little bit of friction and magic, those shoes will look new in no time.

2) Pesky Polish

Paint and polish can be pesky, especially nail polish. If you’re doing your nails in a hurry and spilled some, don’t worry – just come back later with a Magic Eraser. Even dried stains can be removed with ease.

3) Permanence Remover

For those that mark on their glasses, the Magic Eraser is perfect. That pesky permanent ink can be removed quickly and easily via the Magic Eraser. Pens and markers can take a lot of time and force to clean with just water and soap. Spare yourself.

4) Silverware Saver

The Magic Eraser can combat sickly silverware. It even cleans tarnished silver, unlike most general cleaners. Your forks will sparkle yet again.

5) Fence Fixer

Garden hoses move over, there’s a new outdoor cleanser in town. The Magic Eraser can tear through dirt and grime that’s built up on your backyard vinyl fence. The sponge does the job way faster than conventional methods.

6) Board Wiper

Sometimes erasers don’t quite do their job. Want to know why? They’re not magic. The Magic Eraser truly erases, giving your white board a sparkling clean.

7) Toothbrush Holder and Beyond

The bathroom can house some pretty grimy stuff. It’s a bastion of humidity in the wake of a shower. Everyday bathroom staples, such as a toothbrush holder, build up gunk over time. With the Magic Eraser, give them a quick scrub every blue moon and they’ll be as good as new.

8) Wood Cleanser

The Magic Eraser is perfect for outdoor furniture, especially vinyl. Ditch the soap and water. Simply apply some friction with a Magic Eraser and save tons of time.

9) Iron (Cleaner) Man

Over time, the soleplate of an iron can deteriorate or accrue crud and gunk. Magic Erasers can clean iron with no problem, demonstrated in this informative video. Robert Downey, Jr. probably has a few stashed somewhere.

10) Icebox Scrub

Iceboxes can be tough to clean depending on the material. Fortunately, the Magic Eraser can be used on practically all of them, providing a quick, thorough cleansing.

11) All-Purpose Bathroom and Sink Scrubber

Sinks and drains are notorious for building up tricky gunk. Removing those small circular stains aren’t exactly easy… unless you have the Magic Eraser. Wipe away the scum that’s built up in your bathroom with ease.

12) Car Cleaner

The versatile Magic Eraser can tackle most surfaces outside and inside a car. Whether it’s a steering wheel, dashboard, window, or car hood, the Magic Eraser can get rid of whatever needs expulsion.

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Source: How Stuff Works, TheCraftyGemini, Shareably