Cleaning with Magic Sponges
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Cleaning with Magic Sponges

A single sponge tackles scuffs, grime, and stains; learn where it shines and how to extend its life.

If you’re looking for a way to clean a random stain or dirty furniture in the simplest way, you only need one thing… A magic sponge! Brand name or not, these can be used for numerous clean-ups. It can be hard to keep up with the dust and dander so keep clean with the must-have tool in your house.

Here is a list of some things to give you an idea about their magical powers!

•remove dried paint from door hinges
•remove tarnish from silver
•remove mold & mildew from anything plastic
•clean & polish gold jewelry
•remove soap scum in the tub and shower
•remove marks on walls
•clean splatters inside the microwave
•remove marks on vinyl siding
•remove adhesive residue after removing stickers
•remove waterline mark around the pool
•remove hair dye from countertops & floors
•clean light-colored suede
•remove black scuff marks from baseboards (where the vacuum cleaner hits)
•clean the outdoor side of window sills stained from leaves, dust and dirt
•clean plastic coolers inside and out
•remove rust spots & stains on countertop
•remove cooked-on stains in pots and pans
•remove soot off the walls near the fireplace
•clean within the grooves of lawn ornaments
•clean sticky/dusty range hood over the stove
•remove nail polish spills or stains

_Now that this seemingly infinite list is over, here are a few more tidbits..._

How To Get The Most Out Of Magic Sponges

To get more life out of your sponges, try these things out:

1. Cut each sponge into 4 equal-sized pieces (across the shortest width of the eraser, rather than lengthwise). This way, you get 4 times the amount of cleaning out of one spongr 2. _Lightly_ mist it with water (by misting or using the kitchen sink sprayer), rather than saturating it with water — which causes it to shrivel up more. 3. Scrub _lightly_, then wipe the area with a wet towel to prevent smearing the dirt/grime and remove any residue. 4. When it starts to get yucky (after cleaning a few different items), simply spray rinse it again to revive it a bit. Then squeeze the excess water out, and continue using it until it starts to shred.

About the Author

Grace Williams

18 years in house cleaning · Training specialist

Grace has been professionally cleaning homes for over 18 years, working her way from cleaner to training specialist. She develops the cleaning checklists and training programs that Queen of Maids teams follow in every home. When she writes about cleaning techniques, products, or best practices, it comes from thousands of hours of real-world experience across every type of home and cleaning scenario.

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