Uncovering the Truth Behind the Magic Eraser

[@Shnickerman]

Science of removing Sharpie kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIalq6qYltdpfqc

[@Max-vf7hy]

This has big ‘old KZbin’ energy. Really great work.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks!

[@InsidiousClouds]

Wow, I'm so glad I randomly thought about how magic erasers work, and I found your channel! You're super underrated, I'm happy to sub!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching, hope you learned something!!

[@d.j.casanova960]

I literally just did the same thing. Typed in how magic erasers work and this was the first video that popped up. Just subscribed and am about to binge some of videos on your channel.

[@gbresaleking]

Lol yup same thing just now

[@santiagorincon1219]

Same

[@TheRaven_27]

Very informative, did not expect to see a PhD chem major running a retro gaming channel. Keep up the good work man, hope to see more videos like these in the future

[@Shnickerman]

Thank you, I really wanted to merge my two passions. I'm really glad you found it and enjoyed!

[@samgod]

Christ, this guy made **EXACTLY** the video I was looking for. So glad some people get PhDs in chemistry. Thank you for the clear, well-presented information on the Magic Eraser.

[@Shnickerman]

Glad to help!

[@cuauhtemocestrada2192]

I just bought some magic erasers to clean my bathroom and I became curious as to how they work. Searched it up and clicked on your video. Good video. I liked so it can help you in the algorithm.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching and the like!

[@clive-t.m.d7955]

Detailed and clear explanation from a well-qualified person - thank you 👏

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks, I hope you learned something useful!

[@clive-t.m.d7955]

I did - several things 😉What I was *hoping* was to find was a tool to clean coloured rubber silicone, i.e. a red coloured watch band which has some grey marks on it. I hoped the ME might work but I've just bought one, tried it, and it doesn't seem to have much effect. *Might* you have any thoughts on how to clean coloured silicone rubber of the normal marks that arise from just wearing it? Maybe an abrasive is required to "shave off" the grubby patches.

[@Andrea-qx9vg]

Thank you so much for making this video. I love your channel !!!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching!

[@codysimpsonfreak11]

Wow , I can’t believe that you’re this underrated Extremely informative, Specific and accurate scientific terminology I really do hope that you’ll blow up soon , I’m subscribing now

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching, if there's any other sciencey videos you want to see let me know!

[@codysimpsonfreak11]

@@Shnickerman Sure I will buddy , Merry Christmas

[@Shnickerman]

@@codysimpsonfreak11 merry Christmas

[@checkmateii7904]

I have been searching for quite some time for answers to this question. So thank you for sheading light

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for making this video!! It's abrasive enough to remove the shiny finish off of things so I am mindful about where I use it.

[@Shnickerman]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@everydayhomemakingVB]

Thank you for your video. It's very important for people to realize there is not some added cleaning chemical added to the sponge, but that it is the sponge's composition itself that allows for the cleaning action. When someone says her kid got a chemical burn because she wiped his face with this, he actually had a friction burn (as if she'd rubbed his face with ultra-fine grit sandpaper).

[@Shnickerman]

Yup I I hope this video gets the word out more!

[@kylesalisbury6105]

Awesome video dude! I always appreciate when people actually bother to show the chemical structures. As a urethane chemist, I feel it does behoove me to point out that the Lewis structure shown for "Isocyanate Compounds" at about 3:15 is incorrect; should be R - N=C=O.

[@Shnickerman]

Oh awesome, I can imagine you have to explain to people a lot what things actually are. Thanks for the correction!

[@thebrickhiker]

Going out tonight to buy one thanks to your video! And subscribed. :)

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks again! Keep hiking on 🥾

[@Korudo]

This is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing this. Super cool.

[@Shnickerman]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@psplaystation1]

Thanks for your effort on providing this useful and interesting info :)

[@Shnickerman]

No problem, thanks for checking it out

[@empowercarole11]

Excellent presentation and explanation of what magic eraser is and how it works. Keep producing these kind of videos even though I’m not a gamer! 💥💥💥

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@_jonbee]

How bad would it be on using the eraser on vynl seats in boats ? I used it and works like a charm but I was told I did more damage then good

[@Shnickerman]

I think it really depends on how much you're using it and how much pressure you apply. Remember it's like sandpaper. If the seats have a glossy look it could remove that and the more you use it the more you're removing the surface of the vinyl

[@_jonbee]

@@Shnickerman thx for the reply

[@Shnickerman]

@@_jonbee Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it

[@edyarmett]

Was cleaning glass shower door and now I understand how it works. Thanks!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for checking it out, now you can impress all your friends

[@allanconnor1013]

Thanks. I always wondered how these pads worked so well.

[@Shnickerman]

Glad to give some insight!

[@VampressFangoria]

Me: why do these work so good. KZbin: you game and clean this is for you. Me: distracted from cleaning.

[@Shnickerman]

Well thanks for watching

[@blaineludwick5044]

Like a mountaineer Harry Potter. Good stuff man.

[@Shnickerman]

Hey I'll take that! Thanks for watching!

[@mightynathaniel5355]

great video :) love the content and information

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks so much!

[@nickdibart]

Lots of good info here, thanks. The one thing that you missed is why you're supposed to use them wet. Most explanations I've seen online say it "activates" the melamine foam, which is useless. I have also read that the water is actually to reduce the abrasiveness of the sponge, but I have not confirmed whether that's true or not.

[@Shnickerman]

I think the theory is that many abrasives are improved when wet but I breaks much easier which to be honest is probably not great for your hands. In my experience it doesn't make a huge difference but might be slightly faster

[@nickdibart]

​@@Shnickerman Normally water provides lubricity, which reduces the abrasiveness and helps achieve a smoother finish. It also helps carry away the abraded material so it doesn't clog the sandpaper. It makes sense for melamine foam to work similarly, but it's strange to say water "activates" the foam. Then again, that's marketing for you.

[@ji3g4j6jo3p]

Question: is it safe to use on cups to remove coffee/tea stains if I wash it throughly after? I got these in the Japanese dollar store which advertised to remove water stains and stuff.. thanks for your video!

[@Shnickerman]

What material are the cups made of?

[@ji3g4j6jo3p]

@@Shnickerman I think ceramic

[@uf1978]

Nice work and thanks for sharing. The wife and i use magic erasers all the time.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching

[@ang13131]

Thanx for the video. Very informative!I actually use the sponge to apply my makeup. But I pat it on with the sponge. I don't rub .It really does a great job. But I think I'm gonna think twice about using it on my face from now on. Glad I came upon your channel! Thanx for the info!

[@Shnickerman]

No problem thanks for watching

[@billlalonde4158]

This is awesome, thanks for info!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching

[@SiniYeh]

thank you for the interesting explanation :) How does magic sponge compares to 00000 grade steel wool, is it less abrasive? thx!

[@Shnickerman]

Haven't tested that steel wool so I'm not sure

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Bro I love this you rock man!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonrweber]

Great video, very informative. I have a similar question about melamine based foam used in acoustic panels, would there also essentially be particles being released by the acoustic panels as well? Are these dangerous to be exposed to?

[@Shnickerman]

If you're not agitating them in any way I wouldn't worry about it

[@subinct]

Thank you. This is eye opening.

[@Shnickerman]

Glad to inform

[@Windytune]

Hey - just found this video! I would love for you to do a video on Retrobrite, how it works, and what negative effect it has on plastics!

[@Shnickerman]

Great suggestion, I had it on my list but haven't got around to it! Thanks for watching

[@sto2779]

Excellent explanation to what a "Magic Sponge" truly is.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks

[@MegaTrojan21]

I really enjoyed the chemistry element of your video!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching, I really wanted to put some useful information out there, not marketing of the product

[@route4112]

I would assume wet sponging/sanding would also minimize the dust particle kickup. thanks for the vidya :)

[@Shnickerman]

Great point, thanks for watching

[@elysecrawford4790]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

[@Shnickerman]

And thank you for watching!

[@gaborm4767]

thanks for the safety tips

[@Shnickerman]

Glad you would it useful?

[@JonDotExe]

My neighbor and I just had a weird eye contact moment through the window while I'm furiously rubbing a paper bowl on my drywall...

[@Shnickerman]

🤔

[@yorkrojas1452]

Cool. Thanks for the info.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianhawthorne7603]

Thanks! iRobot recommended using melamine foam (Magic Eraser) for cleaning the contacts on my Roomba, and I had never heard of it before. I think I will stick with some 5000 grit wet-dry sandpaper

[@Shnickerman]

That will work just as well

[@AllanLeonardJr]

Wow, very interesting and informative, thanks!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching!

[@AllanLeonardJr]

@@Shnickerman my pleasure! We’re in the middle of moving and my wife bought some and I was like “🤔 hmmm, how do magic erasers actually work?”; Your video was the first one in the search results.

[@Shnickerman]

@@AllanLeonardJr happy to spread some knowledge, good luck with the move!

[@AllanLeonardJr]

@@Shnickerman Appreciate it! 🚚📦

[@NeonShadowsx]

Australian MSDS lets goooooo! and the importer is apparently right near me haha

[@Shnickerman]

Small world eh?

[@samiam247]

A friend of mine has a nintendo game called stadium events, he wants $ 5 for it, is it any good?

[@Shnickerman]

Hahaha, it may be 👀

[@samiam247]

@@Shnickerman Have you played it? should I buy it?

[@Shnickerman]

@@samiam247 I have not, I think its a meh game

[@jeffpeterson6928]

Amazing video , How the hell are you not popular yet ?

[@Shnickerman]

I'm coming up

[@dimaxx23]

I ditched melamine sponges because of their cancerogenic properties.

[@NoahArk-xy2nb]

What if i was scrubbing a bathtub? The bathtub was wet, so that pretty much keeps the particles from being airborne, right? Also, any regular covid mask will do?

[@Shnickerman]

Wet would be good, glove up and yea tbh any mask will help

[@TimKingsandiego]

There are a lot of videos about using this on cooking pans - based on what you’ve said, that’s a risk for people to ingest as a result of using them on their cooking instruments, right? (Say both non-stick and steel pans)

[@Shnickerman]

Non stick would be a very bad idea as you would remove the coating that could be toxic to humans (fluorinated compounds) stainless steel would be probably less bad but you would remove a layer

[@TimKingsandiego]

@@Shnickerman thank you! I feel bad for those that are using that method to clean their pans. Could be a good video to make as a warning against all the other videos out there. Thank you for responding!

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Well done. Thnx!

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@MsJessEmpress]

What about soot removal?

[@Shnickerman]

Whats the soot on?

[@MsJessEmpress]

@@Shnickerman My white fridge.

[@Shnickerman]

@@MsJessEmpress it should work but remember it's really fine sandpaper. It may take off paint or make the surface less shiney if you press too hard

[@brightshadowdenmark]

How about doing a Retrobright video ?

[@Shnickerman]

Great idea! I'll look into it

[@KSpotes]

I could’ve sworn it was something with tiny oxygen molecules or something 😭😭😭

[@shanghaijunhua]

We are factory of melamine foam in China. This is a good product.

[@Shnickerman]

👍

[@ashleycarter7324]

people keep saying we can use it in our fish tanks with fish in it.. what are your thoughts?

[@Shnickerman]

Like put in it the fish tank?

[@Oberyn_Martell]

Great video. I bet if you had a bit more production value, you'd be more popular. Loved it.

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks I'm working on it, I'm a one man show but looking to slowly increase it

[@bakedbeings]

I was thinking the same thing. A fill light to fully illuminate your face, a slightly tighter crop and a mic adding a bit of warmth in the sound, done! Keep it up 👍

[@ThisisRubbishlo]

Use on Sneakers? Yes not on shiny surfaces or fine leather. Subscribed, thank you

[@Shnickerman]

Depends on what material, it's like sandpaper so if used gently it can be fine but it may take off paint and shine if you'd aggressively

[@OwenAlekos-mh7yw]

Magic is like a cover up (like removing the stains from a work Dickie/ union overalls...

[@joemug4079]

So…how does that compare to a 0000 steal wool?

[@Shnickerman]

That's a good question, I haven't even heard of that

[@Rebelofhiphop]

Good video! I just bought one at Home Depot for the first time and decided to Google how it works. Lol. Would this cause cancer if I use it with bare hands?

[@Shnickerman]

Nope not that bad, if you dont have gloves no big deal

[@Rebelofhiphop]

@@Shnickerman ok, awesome thanks. Hey, you should make videos on how "Chemical Guys" products work on cars. They have this spray that you spray on wet cars after you wash it. And it's supposed to aid in the drying process by separating the water droplets from the metal, so when you pass the towel through the towel picks up the water droplets easier. The spray is called "After Wash". Not sure what the active ingredient is.

[@Shnickerman]

@@Rebelofhiphop I can look into it, thanks for the suggestion

[@ruffydoggy5562]

Is it made with chemicals

[@Shnickerman]

Yes it is, basically any cleaning material is made of chemicals. It has low toxicity but can still be dangerous if used incorrectly

[@joemug4079]

I love chemistry. I learned it from watching Breaking Bad.

[@emmz....]

Interesting

[@Shnickerman]

Thanks for watching!

[@SudanTeCars]

Chemistry joys same as games

[@BURRiah]

People on tik tok are using this to whiten their teeth now.

[@Shnickerman]

Really? thats a very bad idea!

[@tashareez9114]

Do i need gloves to touch that?

[@Shnickerman]

Not required but if you're using it on something other than plastic it's probably a good idea or at least wash your hands well after

[@doodsomething07]

I like You 👍🏼. No homo.

[@Shnickerman]

It's the mustache right?

[@doodsomething07]

Yes.