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Best Magic Eraser Sponges

We evaluated six melamine foam sponges, including models from Mr. Clean as well as Lowe’s, Target, and Walmart. Our top choice gave the bald guy a run for his money.

By Lisa Fogarty
Home & Trends Writer

February 21, 2025

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Magic eraser sponges on a yellow background — CR put these eraser sponges to the test by scrubbing crayon stains on walls, dirty sneakers, and more.

The first time I used a magic eraser sponge to clean my baseboard, every scuff mark that I assumed would remain a permanent fixture until I painted vanished within seconds, leaving behind a stark white, like-new baseboard.

I then set out to see what else the sponge could handle. Walls! Stovetops! Nasty old sneakers piled up by the entryway! I quickly realized this was one multitasking cleaning tool I’d never be without.

In this article

Magic Eraser Sponges We Evaluated: Moxie Extra Strength Eraser Pads Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Scrub Daddy Eraser Daddy Essentials Great Value Miracle Cleaning Eraser HDX Extra Power All-Purpose Easy Eraser Up&Up Cleaning Eraser
More on Melamine Sponges: How Do They Work? Should You Use a Cleaner With Them? What About Microplastics? What Not to Clean With Them How We Evaluated

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Lisa Fogarty

Lisa Fogarty is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She studied journalism at Columbia University and has written numerous health, parenting, fitness, and wellness articles for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Vogue, and NPR. Lisa is passionate about mental health and is a co-creator of The Hunger Trap Podcast, which focuses on eating disorders. In her spare time she surfs, plays the guitar, and kickboxes. Follow her on X: @lisacfogarty