The Mr. Clean Eraser---trademarked the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser---is a household cleaning product manufactured by Proctor & Gamble. It is a foam-based cleansing pad designed to remove household dirt, grit and grime from a variety of surfaces.

Function

According to MrClean.com, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is used to renew surfaces by rubbing away unsightly marks and imperfections. Its cleaning ingredients are activated by wetting the Magic Eraser pad and ringing out excess water.

Features

A Mr. Clean Eraser can replace a variety of household cleaning products, in that it removes household dust, crayon, fingerprints, pen marks and grime from metal outdoor furniture.

Types

The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is available in Original, Extra Power, Febreze Fresh Scent, and Wheel and Tire. It is available in packages of one, two, four, or eight pads.

Misconceptions

Internet rumors claim that the Mr. Clean Eraser is made from dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde. However, MrClean.com states that the product is safe, and contains no harsh chemicals. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports the safety of this product in a report published to its Household Products Database. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser was labeled non-toxic, and was given the lowest health hazard rating available on their rating scale, even though it does contain trace amounts of formaldehyde used to produce its foam-like consistency.

Considerations

If the Mr. Clean Eraser is used to clean toy surfaces, rinse the items in clean water before returning them to a child.

Source:

MrClean.com: Mr. Clean Cleaning Tips

MrClean.com: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original Erase and Renew

HouseholdProducts.gov: Household Products Database

More Information:

PG.com: Household Care