How to create your own Magic Eraser sponge to clean your home

Thursday, February 16, 2017
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- When it comes to cleaning, magic erasers are a cult classic, but the sponges are pricey.

We found an 8-pack of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers costs about $6 a pack. And you can go through one small space using all of them, so we decided to make our version and test it out against the Magic Eraser.
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First, you need sponges. Did you know the secret is in the melamine sponge? The material is what makes it easy to clean up grime, dust and stains.

We found a pack of 100 melamine sponges for $8.99 on Amazon.

Once you have your sponge, you need the cleaner, and you can make it yourself.

For one sponge:



1. One cup hot water
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2. One tablespoon baking soda
3. One teaspoon Borax

DIY Magic Eraser sponges to clean your home


Stir until ingredients dissolve and then saturate a sponge. Now it's time to clean. Be sure to "test spot" before using.

The DIY sponge is just as magical as the store bought sponge.
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