12/02/2017
Cleaning tip for the day -
Whenever I need to deep clean anything around the house, I usually grab a pack of Magic Erasers. They're known for their effectiveness - they're great at getting rid of stains or cleaning things other sponges or cleaners can't.
However, they're not exactly cheap as they completely break down and fall apart after just a few minutes of tough cleaning. You can go through an entire four-pack without leaving your kitchen or bathroom if it's been a while since you last deep cleaned.
So if you're fed up spending big dollars every time you want to clean something in your home, there's an even cheaper way - Make your own:
No magic required - it's just a tiny rectangular piece of melamine foam with a cleaning agent inside.
That said, it's not the cleaning agent that makes them so effective, it's the material. A melamine sponge is more dense than your average cleaning sponge and its tiny pores make it a light abrasive.
The best part is, you can find melamine sponges, very similar to Magic Erasers on eBay in bulk. They're a tad smaller than the real deal, but you can buy 100 for the price of an eight-pack of Magic Erasers.
How to make a Magic Eraser
Once you've received the sponges, all you require is a tiny bit of borax and baking soda.
Here's how to prep your sponges for cleaning:
• For a single sponge, heat up 1/2 cup of water.
• Add 1 teaspoon of Borax and 1 tablespoon of baking soda to a bowl. Add the water to the mixture and stir.
• Place a sponge in the bowl and allow it to soak up the solution.
• Squeeze out some of the excess and begin scrubbing.
Alternatively, you can wet the sponge with a small amount of water and pour the borax and baking soda solution into a spray bottle to spot clean.
You now have 100 DIY Magic Erasers at your disposal that cost you a heck of a lot less. Like the real Magic Erasers, these won't last very long, but being just a fraction of the price definitely makes them more tolerable.
