@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.

I must have gotten a good batch. I cleaned just about everything in my kitchen including the fronts of appliances and cabinet fronts. Even the back door. Then I cleaned the washer and dryer and outside refrigerator. I'm still using that one for the garage, but it looks really yucky. I just bought one made for bathroom tile. Hope it works as good. Whoever posted about them a month or more ago, I thank you again!!

Absolutely not as i think each thing i went thru was a learning experience,and made me a stronger better person. My DH did 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam and like lazypup he was also spit upon.Us military wives also had a hard time during their absences,and we either learned to live with it and make the best of it,or some went back home to their families during the duration of the spouses absense. I stayed where ever we were stationed when he left and kept my kids with me.During those times i learned how to install windows that got broken,fixed the kitchen sink plumbing and a myriad of other things.In other words i got very independant!! As the kids got older i showed/taught them how to do things as well.DH retired after 21 years of service,and while i do see some changes in him,they are nothing we can't handle.He's just more quiet and reserved,and unlike a lot of guys he doesn't like to go to memorial services,or to see the Viet Nam wall,that type of thing,and i think for him it brings back too many bad memories,so i go to those type of things by myself or with friends. He does fly both the marine corps and American flags each and every day,and when they start to fade,he goes out to the base and gets new ones. When we give people directions to our house we always tell them to look for the house with the white picket fence and the marine and American flag. Wow i really got carried away with this post.Didn't i??? Sorry about that. Kathi

I'm glad you found your way back here. Things have been rather confusing. I have no trouble coming to The Kitchen Table from my laptop. However even though I had bookmarked this on my iPad - when I open it I now get a general mix of forums -none are the KT.