Magic Erasers are simply an abrasive sponge combined with a cleaning agent, you can get the same effect without any of the ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more If there was just one item I could have in my cleaning arsenal, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser would be it.

Magic Erasers, which are essentially melamine sponges ... Melamine is a foam, but when compressed into a sponge, it can be wetted and squeezed to release itself in controlled bursts.

Comments came pouring in, reports The Mirror. One person said: "I do everything with Magic Eraser sponge, why I haven't thought of doing the toilet seat also, thank you!!" Another user commented ...