Question, can you use a Mr Clean Magic Eraser to clean the roof on a 5th wheel?Are there harmful chemicals in them?

There are no chemicals in a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.That said, the way that the "eraser" works is that an abrasive component of the eraser material removes a portion of the surface you are rubbing. Think in terms of the very lightest grade of sandpaper. And no, I would never take one to my roof.

There is some sort of soap in them. I use them on the exterior with good results. I wouldn't use it on the roof.The "active" ingredient in the Magic Eraser is the foam, not the soap. I think they add the soap to make you think that the soap is doing the trick and hide from you that you can get the foam for cheap.Pack of 50 for $8.99: >> Clicky <<The cheapo brands are just as good, because the foam is made by only one source.

I wouldn't..and I could never figure the need to have a gleaming, white, sparkling roof.The more you walk on it and the more you scrub and use harsh detergents on it the more your will damage it.Once or twice a year with Spic n Span, Murphy's Oil Soap or Dawn dish detergent and get on down the road.

downtheroad wrote:I wouldn't..and I could never figure the need to have a gleaming, white, sparkling roof.The more you walk on it and the more you scrub and use harsh detergents on it the more your will damage it.Once or twice a year with Spic n Span, Murphy's Oil Soap or Dawn dish detergent and get on down the road.Agree 100%Do a simple wash to get the heavy crud off. Mine is parked under messy trees.No need for a hard scrub. The less time spent on the roof the better.

The single best use for Mr Clean sponges has to effotlessly clean the under side of an awning. They truly. Work like magic on dirty moldy awnings with little to no mess.

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wny_pat1
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
Melamine foam
ryegatevt
Explorer II
Jun 18, 2013
homedad, Are you sure that burn wasn't irritation from the mild abrasive in the pad?
Stefonius
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
wny_pat wrote:
Melamine foam
X2. It's Melamine. Same thing that forms the surface of those white pre-fab shelving units. It was also used as an additive for milk and baby formula in China in 2008, never mind the pesky side effects like "kidney failure".
homedad
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
He has very sensitive skin. I could be an allergic reaction. The way it blistered so quickly it looked more like a burn. He is also very allergic to poison ivy but the blisters don't show for several days.
tomdinwv
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
Magic Erasers are a low grit sanding block. Do not use them on your roof. I wouldn't recommend using them on the paint on an aluminum sided TT either. Each time you do, you are removing a fine layer of paint. Just my two cents.
wilco
Explorer
Jun 24, 2013
I use these things all the time for various things, though so far, not on my face. They haven't damaged painted walls, plastic surfaces in the house/car, leather furniture (leather care after cleaning), shower walls etc. etc.. They are a VERY fine abrasive.

I don't think they would work very well on a rubber roof, although they might clean a small spot pretty well, the natural chalking from the roof would clog them almost instantly. You'd need a lot of time, a lot of patience and a trainload of these things to do a whole roof. On the other hand, I don't think it would harm the roof.

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