Product Endorsement

Rarely do I find that a product lives up to its hype. Quick 'N' Brite? More like Crap Don't Work. Kaboom? Yeah, surprise, kaboom! You now have even more soap scum than you did before.

So it was with a tentative and open mind that I decided to give the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser a whirl.

Perfect, I found the heavy-duty version on sale at Longs. I love things that are on sale. Especially when I think they might not work...at least I won't waste as much money on it as I would at full price.

Now, let me say, I have no idea what's in this product. The box doesn't give any hint. Bleach? Some invisible and odorless cleaning agent? It's a mystery! And the "eraser" feels like it was cut out of a slab of bed foam.

But damn, this thing works! My kitchen sink looks brand friggin' new. It's so white now that it creeps me out every time I walk into the kitchen. For a split second I think "when did I get a new sink?!" And then I remember...it's just really clean. Ahhhh.

Also, I couldn't get anything to clean the floor in our shower. The previous owner was what you might delicately call a slob, and it didn't look like anyone who ever lived there had taken a cleaning agent to the thing. Plus, we have really hard water, so it builds up on the fiberglass.

Before you say it, yes, I tried CLR. It didn't even make a dent. I tried using a realllllllly hard-bristled brush, and that didn't work either. Toothbrush? Nothing. Scrubby sponge? Nada. Scotch Brite pad? Seriously, I tried everything short of Brillo.

Guess what? The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser worked!! It made the shower floor white again! I was in awe. How could it be that this ridiculous little disposable sponge thing could do that?

I have no idea. And I still have no clue what's in the darn thing. But try it. It's relatively inexpensive, and it works great on porcelain. Contrary to the commercial, though, I must say it did very little for the grout between the kitchen tiles.

Still, I give it a hearty thumbs-up. Thanks, Mr. Clean! (::cheesy smile::)