As a mom, I always have to have a few of these Magic Erasers on hand. My little artists love to use the hardwood floor, kitchen tile, walls and appliances as their canvasses, and no product is quicker or more convenient for quick and handy clean ups. (No, I do not work for Proctor & Gamble) One of my favorite ways to clean with this sponge, aside from crayon marks, is wiping down grainy/textured surfaces on my appliances that otherwise are near impossible to clean. My refrigerator handle is a classic example of this. I was amazed at the difference from just a few swipes.

However, I'm not 100% sold on them because:

-they contain chemicals. You might assume that just because you dampen the sponge with water and don't need PineSol, you are cleaning chemical-free. The sponge itself has chemicals in it. When you are cleaning sensitive or food-bearing surfaces, you should be aware of this.

-the fine grit of the sponge will wear away on delicate surfaces. I wiped some crayon marks off a painted wall with a little too much enthusiasm the first time and when the light hits 'just so', you can totally see the wipe marks. It wore off the top glossy coat, and when I used it again but with less intensity, it still left a mark. This is not residue; it's a scratch. Very light use on such a surface will not damage your wall. I have not had this problem with wallpaper, either.

-because of the two points I made above, you have to be careful about children rubbing this sponge on themselves. It feels so soft to the touch but will leave painful, burn-like marks on the skin if rubbed hard. The same goes for your hands, too. I make sure to use rubber gloves (as I do with all household cleaners) when I'm working with it or my hands feel drier and more chapped than usual.

There is a variety of such sponges available, and I find that the knock-offs work nearly as well. It's definitely a good product to have for those hard-to-clean messes.

I love this product, it really is magic and I always keep a few on hand.