Magic erasers on windows?
fishfry
16 years ago
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Do Magic Erasers Work for Cleaning WIndows
Comments (7)Magic Erasers would be a very expensive way to clean windows, because they tend to break apart when wet, and I would be cautious it may etch the glass or damage any protective UV coating due to the Melamine foam. " ...when melamine resin cures into foam, its microstructure becomes almost as hard as glass causing it to act like a SUPER-fine sandpaper on stains." Instead, try a bucket with a gallon of warm water and add a couple tablespoons of cornstarch and a few drops of Dawn dish detergent. Use a professional-grade sponge/squeegee. Wet the windows well with the sponge side, then remove it with the squeegee side. Use a cloth rag to catch any drips. The cornstarch/water solution actually has a slight sheeting action so it repels rain for a short period of time after it's applied. I learned this method from a professional window washer. -Grainlady...See MoreMagic Eraser for windows?
Comments (10)@cmama: This conversation is becoming a hot topic. Would you mind bringing to the groups attention more information regarding the type of film as well as type of window? Please allow me to clarify a few things. You did mention it was a "film" you were wanting to remove so I am guessing here, without actually being present to examine the glass, that the "film" is something that happened from the environment or the result of poorly maintained windows, which is the most common. When you mentioned that it was a "film" you are wanting to "remove" I am gathering that it is not a manufactured film application to the glass such as a Low-e coating or a tint. The sponge would be safe to use for removing a film from your standard glass windows. Again, based off of what you mentioned I'm just assuming your windows are standard old pane glass windows. I do not think #0000 grade steel wool or a razor blade would be necessary to remove a "film" but if you have "tried everything" - which is highly unlikely, an attempt using a using a razor blade might help but I would hire a pro window cleaner to do this service for you, which is what I should have suggested in the first place. The window cleaning service staff should be able to determine what type of film it is as well as what type of windows you have installed. Wish I could be more helpful to you but I don't have enough details. You aren't really describing the "film" or "window" so it makes it more difficult to offer any permanent resolutions here per your situation. This conversation can go on and on without having more details to find a resolution for you, but as I said, magic erasers can clean stubborn areas from off glass. Most "films" can be removed using a brand new magic eraser with warm wet water and a cleaning detergent. Just make certain the sponge is kept wet and maintained. Rinse well! Do not allow any trapping of particles inside the sponge. When tearing begins, discard immediately. These sponges are short lived and aren't designed to be used multiple times. We keep a stock order of them so we only use new all the time. It may seem like common sense but I have had to physically stop people, especially house cleaners, from using common household items such as cleaning cloths, sponges and other types of materials because they failed to maintain the cloths or sponges during the duration of the cleaning. Hard abrasive particles can be trapped in most sponges and cleaning cloths. If overlooked, you can easily scratch the surfaces unknowingly. Also, I never recommend using magic erasers dry on glass. Glass should always be kept wet while cleaning or removing deposits and stains. You wouldn't think it , but the rings worn on fingers while cleaning windows cause many scratches. Same goes for watches. @ jannie: It's only as abrasive as the user behind it and the sources within it. Be careful using ammonia on windows that actually have manufactured films applied to the surface of the glass. You will strip it. This often leaves a film looking appearance in direct sunlight. What has actually happened is the ammonia stripped the coating from off the glass. Aways do your research on window types before using strippers such as ammonia. @Simpo Cleaning: Did you mean to say #0000 grade steel wool? I think you also mean to say heat strengthened (i.e.) tempered glass. As a fellow PRO WC'er, you should be informed about (Fabricating Debris) on heat strengthened / tempered glass vs. using a razor blade or any type of steel. Not that it is less important for removing various types of window film but I would certainly be careful in being suggestive to social media about using razor blades on their windows without first having all the information. There are just too many issues with inherent fabricating debris and razor blades. I read your linked article. It was very nice. @kath1966: We are discussing magic erasers being used on window glass, not glass stove tops. Not all glass surfaces are created equally. *Customer comments should be kept refined so as to not allow misinformation and confusion of topic. @lazy_gardens: Are you referring to a restroom window or a shower glass partition i.e. divider? @lindac92: We are discussing magic erasers being used on window glass only, not stoves. Magic erasers, just as they are, do not scratch glass. Perhaps you had trapped some particles in the lining of the sponge that may have scratched the glass? As a suggestion, keep your sponge completely rinsed and maintained. If you notice lodging of particles in the sponge, rinse thoroughly or discard immediately. Again, I don't know what substance you were using the sponge on for removal or what type of window glass you have. *Customer comments should be kept refined so as to not allow misinformation and confusion of topic....See MoreThe Magic Eraser scores another one!
Comments (18)I am amazed at the Magic Eraser...My son gave me one to clean up a big toy shelf I had got the grandsons at a garage sale, worked wonders...since then... Youngest son got too close to the tractor fender with my white car...red smear down the front fender...POOF- gone with Magic Eraser... Recently bought used red car, sporty little thing, with white paint on almost every angle of the finders, bumpers, etc...the girl who drove it must not have had good depth perception, or just plain careless. It took 5 of them to do the trick, but it ended up perfect! My husband thought I was crazy to take on that car looking like that...next thing I knew, he had his own pail of water and eraser...SIL works at a collision repair franchise, and they use them there too.... Wonderful things.......See MoreDiff between Magic Eraser and Srub Daddy
Comments (19)Since a 4yo thread has been revived, I would suggest a tablespoon of powdered Tide mixed with warm water. It gets scuffs and dirt off walls, trim, doors, etc quickly and without harming (in my experience). Heard about this on @glcleanco IG's account. Lots of great tips that actually work. (I am not affiliated with GCC). ETA: I have never had any luck with Magic Erasers......Oh, I take that back. Used with WD40, you can easily remove paint from a car when you sideswipe your sister's fence. I reminded her of this recently when her car was swiped by something in a parking lot. Easy peasy....See Morepremier
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